Some very interesting numbers

[CapnK]

Saw this link posted at the TSBB.

US sailboat industry down 7 per cent in 2006 (IBI Magazine)

According to this, there were 2,071 sailboats in the 20-35' range built in the US last year. That doesn't seem like very many at all! That total is down 9% from 2005.

Production of boats larger than 35' increased by 14% over 2005. Looks like the magazine ads and articles are working...  ::) Bigger is better and safer, eh? (Meh... Not!)

These numbers are part of a total production of 14,945 boats, of which the 0-19' boat share is the vast majority (over 11.5K).

[Captain Smollett]

These numbers are part of a total production of 14,945 boats, of which the 0-19' boat share is the vast majority (over 11.5K).

I know we all like small boats, but I'm not sure I want a 0 footer.
;D ;D

[AdriftAtSea]

These numbers are part of a total production of 14,945 boats, of which the 0-19' boat share is the vast majority (over 11.5K).

I know we all like small boats, but I'm not sure I want a 0 footer.
;D ;D

At least maintenance and dock fees would be really cheap..... and it'd be easy to move.

[Anton]

I know we all like small boats, but I'm not sure I want a 0 footer.
;D ;D

A new meaning to the term "pocket cruiser"?  ::)

I think I'll interpret those results as a groundswell of public interest in the classic lines of small sailboats built decades ago...and as far as the increase in large boat production, well, every rich person that has to keep up with the Jones' needs a new car when Cadillacs come out with fins...  ;)