Boats have become increasingly larger and as a result, much more
expensive in the last two decades.

The typicall "wake board" boat can cost in the 40K region which
is ridiculous (no, I don't like wakeboarding).

Gone are the days of the 17 Ft. I/O (mostly) in the 20K region with
a few exceptions.

Boating is becoming a "rich person's sport" vs. just plain fun in many
cases. When I pass the boat dealers out here, their lots are full of
boats costing in the mid 50K to over 100K region.

The boating industry needs a "recalibration" regarding affordability
and the market will take care of them in due time.

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