Introducing the Marine Depreciation Index™ (MDI) Framework Boat depreciation is neither linear nor random—it follows a predictable curve influenced by a defined set of variables. The purpose of the Marine Depreciation Index™ (MDI) is to standardize how buyers evaluate value retention using weighted, data-backed factors. The Baseline Depreciation Curve
Matching Vessel Type to Personality There’s a moment—usually subtle, but unmistakable—when buying a boat stops being a transaction and starts becoming a reflection. It’s not when you compare horsepower or scan listings. It’s when you picture the day. Who’s on board. What you’re
Supply, Demand, Pricing, and What Buyers Should Expect Over the Next 12 Months Executive Brief The U.S. recreational boating industry enters 2026 in a transitional phase. Following unprecedented demand during the COVID-19 pandemic, the market is now moving through inventory normalization, demand recalibration, and financing headwinds. While the industry
A 5-Year Financial Model for the $150,000 Recreational Buyer For many recreational buyers, the key decision is not whether to purchase a boat—it is whether to purchase new with warranty protection or pre-owned at a discount. Both options can be financially rational. The critical question is how each