With millions of boaters excited to get back onto the water once the weather starts warming up, you can expect this to be an exciting year for boat owners. To give you an idea of what the future holds, let’s take a look at some expected boating industry trends for 2022.
As with everything else, the COVID-19 pandemic threw the boating industry into turmoil. Depending on where you live, boat owners often find themselves unsure of whether they could go out on the water and what restrictions existed if they did. Going into 2022, however, local restrictions have been lifted, which means it’s somewhat business as usual.
Even though it’s business as usual, you can still expect that some boat owners will be taking more safety precautions. In certain situations, you may be asked to wear a mask or show proof of vaccination. While this may be a bit inconvenient at times, it’s always best to follow whichever restrictions you’re comfortable with and simply not attend any functions where you don’t wish to comply.
Truth be told, boating has always been an activity for a somewhat older crowd because of the expense involved. The current median age range is just over 50 years old, but we can expect this to tick slowly upward in the future. This is partially due to an increase in early retirement thanks to the pandemic and other factors, which means more people are likely to look to boating for recreation.
Given the increase in the median boat owner age and growing interest among younger boat buyers as well, more people are looking for ways to stay comfortable during each trip. Being out on the water is a wonderful thing, but even small waves can cause vibrations in the captain’s seat, resulting in discomfort, aches, and pains. A great way to alleviate this issue is to install a shock-absorbing boat seat pedestal on your vessel.
Even though much of today’s entertainment is connected to a computer screen or phone, many are looking for additional recreation. With more people wanting to go out on the water following the pandemic, the recreational boating market can expect to see an increase in activity. Whether you’re interested in water sports or simply want to take friends out on some type of personal watercraft like a Jet Ski, you’ll join the ranks of many others.
Safety has always been an important factor in boating, and thanks to advancing technologies, that trend will continue to rise. Many boaters are turning to kill switches and “man-overboard” alarms to assist them in an emergency situation. Others are taking beacons along with them in the event that they go too far out and get lost or their engine shuts down and they’re forced to call for help.
If increased retirement and the need for recreation are any indication, we can fully expect that fishing boat sales will increase. The desire to get back out on the water following the pandemic is another reason we’re likely to see more fishing activities. This also means that fishing-related accessories such as fish locators and depth finders will become more popular as well.
Along with the excitement of boating activities and fishing, more people will seek a more comfortable boating experience, so they can continue these activities longer. Adding a Seaspension® to your captain’s seat is a great investment. Shock-absorbing boat seat pedestals absorb “wave shocks” that typically cause back and knee pain, which can lead to the dreaded bloating fatigue.
These 2022 boating industry trends are certainly exciting. If you have any questions about Seaspension® products or Parker Boat accessories, give us a call at (727) 216-9639 today.
With millions of boaters excited to get back onto the water once the weather starts warming up, you can expect this to be an exciting year for boat owners. To give you an idea of what the future holds, let’s take a look at some expected boating industry trends for 2022.
As with everything else, the COVID-19 pandemic threw the boating industry into turmoil. Depending on where you live, boat owners often find themselves unsure of whether they could go out on the water and what restrictions existed if they did. Going into 2022, however, local restrictions have been lifted, which means it’s somewhat business as usual.
Even though it’s business as usual, you can still expect that some boat owners will be taking more safety precautions. In certain situations, you may be asked to wear a mask or show proof of vaccination. While this may be a bit inconvenient at times, it’s always best to follow whichever restrictions you’re comfortable with and simply not attend any functions where you don’t wish to comply.
Truth be told, boating has always been an activity for a somewhat older crowd because of the expense involved. The current median age range is just over 50 years old, but we can expect this to tick slowly upward in the future. This is partially due to an increase in early retirement thanks to the pandemic and other factors, which means more people are likely to look to boating for recreation.
Given the increase in the median boat owner age and growing interest among younger boat buyers as well, more people are looking for ways to stay comfortable during each trip. Being out on the water is a wonderful thing, but even small waves can cause vibrations in the captain’s seat, resulting in discomfort, aches, and pains. A great way to alleviate this issue is to install a shock-absorbing boat seat pedestal on your vessel.
Even though much of today’s entertainment is connected to a computer screen or phone, many are looking for additional recreation. With more people wanting to go out on the water following the pandemic, the recreational boating market can expect to see an increase in activity. Whether you’re interested in water sports or simply want to take friends out on some type of personal watercraft like a Jet Ski, you’ll join the ranks of many others.
Safety has always been an important factor in boating, and thanks to advancing technologies, that trend will continue to rise. Many boaters are turning to kill switches and “man-overboard” alarms to assist them in an emergency situation. Others are taking beacons along with them in the event that they go too far out and get lost or their engine shuts down and they’re forced to call for help.
If increased retirement and the need for recreation are any indication, we can fully expect that fishing boat sales will increase. The desire to get back out on the water following the pandemic is another reason we’re likely to see more fishing activities. This also means that fishing-related accessories such as fish locators and depth finders will become more popular as well.
Along with the excitement of boating activities and fishing, more people will seek a more comfortable boating experience, so they can continue these activities longer. Adding a Seaspension® to your captain’s seat is a great investment. Shock-absorbing boat seat pedestals absorb “wave shocks” that typically cause back and knee pain, which can lead to the dreaded bloating fatigue.
These 2022 boating industry trends are certainly exciting. If you have any questions about Seaspension® products or Parker Boat accessories, give us a call at (727) 216-9639 today.
