SIC 5551 Boat Dealers

SIC 5551

This classification covers establishments primarily engaged in the retail sale of new and used motorboats and other watercraft, marine supplies, and outboard motors.

NAICS CODE(S)

441222

Boat Dealers

In 2001, the U.S. Census Bureau reported 5,301 establishments primarily engaged in the retail sale of new and used motorboats and other watercraft, marine supplies, and outboard motors. The industry employed approximately 39,405 people. In 2004 those figures grew to 5,625 establishments and 42,230 employees. Though the total unit sales of new boats was down nearly 1 percent in 2005, total retail sales of new boats and motors rose 8 percent that year, to $14.7 billion. Inboard ski/wakeboard boats, sterndrive boats, kayaks, personal watercraft, jet boats, and sailboats all increased in sales in 2005, led by inboard ski/wakeboard boats, which...