Why good boats aren’t selling anymore

Published on February 8th, 2026

by Ryan Craig, Great Lakes Bike Ski Boat
You ever walk down a marina and notice the same boats sitting in the same slips month after month? Clean decks, polished hulls, good sails — but no buyers in sight. It’s like a floating graveyard of dreams that once had diesel fumes and salt spray running through their veins.

Something’s changed out there. The boat market isn’t just slow… it’s broken. And if you’re trying to sell, you probably already know it. Prices are sliding, buyers have vanished, and good boats — not just project boats — are sitting for months or even years.

So, what the hell happened? Let’s talk about it. – Full report

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