Hamilton Reef
02-17-2008, 07:26 AM
Boaters hope for comeback
Enthusiasts refuse to let economy stall sport
It's certainly not been the best of times for the Michigan boating industry, but it hasn't been the worst of times either, marinas, boat stores and repair shops say, largely because of a loyal boating community that is finding ways to scale back in these tough economic times, rather than give the pastime up altogether.
Michigan boaters certainly are spending less money on boats and supplies than they did a few years ago, and the state has dropped another notch among states in the number of boat registrations.
http://detnews.com/apps/pbcs.dll/article?AID=/20080216/BIZ/802160348/1001
Enthusiasts refuse to let economy stall sport
It's certainly not been the best of times for the Michigan boating industry, but it hasn't been the worst of times either, marinas, boat stores and repair shops say, largely because of a loyal boating community that is finding ways to scale back in these tough economic times, rather than give the pastime up altogether.
Michigan boaters certainly are spending less money on boats and supplies than they did a few years ago, and the state has dropped another notch among states in the number of boat registrations.
http://detnews.com/apps/pbcs.dll/article?AID=/20080216/BIZ/802160348/1001