Catamarans hit a record high: 27% of all import yachts


Here some good news...Multihulls hit a record high 27% of all imports, up from 23% a year ago Importers are predicting relatively flat imports in North America in 2008; especially in the 20’-40’ range. However they will continue the trend of catering to the recession proof “highest end consumer” estimating an impressive increase of 25 units in the 46’ and over category.
“Threats of a recession” and the prediction that the real estate crises will carry well into 2009, are reflective of a very cautionary tone in builder predictions for 2008.