Five days into the show, and extremely reliable sources from three of
the upper end boat dealers at the indoor show report some encouraging
news.

Recession? Fuggetaboutit, at least in some economic classes.

One Brunswick division representing yachts between the mid 30 foot to
just under 60 foot size range:

"Sales are most definitely up from last year. No question."

Another Brusnwick division representing boats and yachts traditionally
considered very high quality: "Sold" signs on 2/3 of their large
display as of Tuesday PM. I double checked to make sure all were
legitimate, and a reliable source assured me that they were.

One dealer is showing a 55-foot luxury yacht. Two sold, closed, and
already financed. A couple still going through the financing process.
Several "good leads". He's very pleased, to say the least.

If this economic indicator is worth anything, the national news may be
overstating the certainty of a recession, at least in the Pacific
North Wet.