Marinas NAICS 713930

Nov 3, 2025 - Developers to Adopt Resort Amenities, Tech-Enabled Convenience

• Marina development is evolving beyond traditional infrastructure, with five key amenities reshaping the industry’s future, according to reporting in Marina Dock Age. According to Robert Brown of GCM Contracting Solutions, resort-style social spaces, tech-enabled convenience, wellness and sustainability features, retail integration, and exclusive member perks are driving demand and redefining marinas as lifestyle destinations. These enhancements, such as rooftop pools, automated boat retrieval, EV charging, and concierge services, boost customer loyalty, attract year-round traffic, and support premium pricing models. Developers who integrate these features early can streamline permitting, improve operational efficiency, and future-proof investments. As boating demographics shift and expectations rise, marinas must deliver community, convenience, and experience, in addition to their typical marina services.
• Softening consumer confidence and sentiment in October 2025 may dampen discretionary spending, posing challenges for the marina and boating industry. The Conference Board’s Consumer Confidence Index edged down to 94.6 from 95.6, as improved current conditions (Present Situation Index up to 129.3) were offset by weaker short-term expectations (Expectations Index down to 71.5). Inflation expectations rose to 5.9%, and over half of consumers anticipated higher interest rates. Holiday spending is projected to fall, with promotions driving purchasing decisions. Meanwhile, the University of Michigan’s Index of Consumer Sentiment dropped 2.7% month-over-month to 53.6, a 24.0% year-over-year decline. The Current Economic Conditions Index fell to 58.6, and the Expectations Index to 50.3, down 32.1% annually. Year-ahead inflation expectations eased to 4.6%, while long-run expectations rose to 3.9%, with increased uncertainty across both horizons.

• Nearly 58 million Americans went fishing in 2024, a 34% increase in participation over 2023, according to the 2025 Special Report on Fishing by the Recreational Boating and Fishing Foundation (RBFF) in Marina Dock Age. The number of Americans six and over who went fishing in 2024 reached a record high of 19% of the US population. However, the report noted that churn poses a challenge for the industry, with participation rates falling sharply after a child turned 18. The most popular fishing locations were riverbank (49%), shoreline (48%), boat (45%), pier (24%), kayak (7%), and other (5%). 2024 set a record for female participants, reaching 21.3 million women. The report showed that the top barriers to fishing were crowded fishing spots, the discomfort of being outside, not catching any fish, unclean waters, and the expense of fishing equipment.
• New-boat registrations were down 7.5% in June 2025, continuing a slowing of the market, according to a report in the NMMA. Registrations for all seven segments totaled 221,976 in June on a rolling, 12-month basis. Major declines came in the pontoon (down 12.5% in June year over year), personal watercraft (down 8%), and saltwater fishboat (down 9.9%) categories. The segment posting the smallest decline year over year in registration was freshwater fishing boats (down 0.1%). Major markets including Florida, Texas, and New York posted declines in registrations on a 12-month rolling average, while California posted an increase in the period. Data for the new-boat registrations was provided by Florida-based data provider Info-Link.