2009 Boat Sales Stats through 2nd quarter

[NautiUT]

Penske bailed MC out losing 40 million. How is MC leading when the factory was closed from around March to June in 2009. Anyone can lead if they sell a unit below invoice. How is MC going to sell the 2010-2011 at retail when they were blowing out 2007-2009's below invoice?

[Oletimeskier]

Penske bailed MC out losing 40 million. How is MC leading when the factory was closed from around March to June in 2009. Anyone can lead if they sell a unit below invoice. How is MC going to sell the 2010-2011 at retail when they were blowing out 2007-2009's below invoice?

The data is the data....A sale is a sale. BU and CC were doing the same blow out sales thing with inventory.

BU and MC are pretty evenly matched with the big share of the boat biz..This is nothing new. It is just a fact..CC sells 50% less boats then the 2 big guys.

[maxpower220]

When is the last time Correct Craft lead in sales of ski and wakeboard boats? I bet it was a long time ago, and was probably in the days of just ski boats!

Never in wake boats and only 1st in ski boat as late as 1978.

[Hollywood]

I tell you what though, CC is blowing away all other manufacturers in ski boats still on the water 1950-1989 in my area. I was however pleasantly surprised to see a bunch of various 80s and 90s ski boats on the California Delta last winter.

[Shooter]

I would think each area is slightly different. I went to the MC dealer before purchasing my CC and it was painful. They still had a large 07-08 stock they couldn’t sell. I felt sorry for the salesman. I'm sure my CC dealer is hurting, but it looked like he was in a much better position. Although I'm a CC fan, you have to admit that it’s hard to beat Malibu as a family boat. CC must be aiming for the high end market with their continued price increases. It might be a bad business decision for them in the long run.

[pablo]

Shooter what makes malibu hard to beat as a family boat?

[Nordicron]

Shooter what makes malibu hard to beat as a family boat?

I wonder the same thing? Did I miss something, I looked really hard at both the Ride and the Wake Setters before buying my 210. And I bought my 08 210 to be a family boat.

[Shooter]

First off, when I say family I mean young kids. Not the family with the semi-pro 15 year-old. Look at who's driving what boat brand next time you are on the lake. I feel the Malibu is designed and priced as a family boat.

My friend has a 247 LSV and the interior is giant! I don’t have kids, but I know they require a lot of crap and space. Now compare that to CC largest boat. I don’t feel the interior of the 230 is designed to maximize storage and seating like the Malibu. I would also say that my friend’s Malibu has a much more kid / general water sport friendly wake than the 230. I won’t even get into comparing prices.

I'm not bashing. I love everything about the 230 including the seating, but I'm a wakeboarder that likes to boat. I feel most Malibu owners are boaters who like to wakeboard. This is just my perception and I’m sure both boats work well for families. When I do have kids, my 03 210 SANTE will work just fine!

[oldslalomskier]

Don;t forget the Wedge for families that boat who also board. Pretty darn versatile.

[Chattwake]

I've got three words for you as to why the 230 is far superior as a family boat - SNAP OUT CARPET.

If I were to ever get a BU again for some reason, I'd have to get a carpet overlay.

[Nautiquehunter]

The BUs I looked at had a lot of jewelry and razzle dazzle the 247 stereo was outstanding they also performed well on the water. I can see the family attraction. The turn off for me is the 3 year warranty, Indmar drive, glue down carpet and overall materials used in construction. When I looked at 2-3 year old boats they didnt look their age. I dont think they will hold up over time.

[Nordicron]

I've got three words for you as to why the 230 is far superior as a family boat - SNAP OUT CARPET.

If I were to ever get a BU again for some reason, I'd have to get a carpet overlay.

I think the 2010's do have snap out carpet now as a option, I know the wakesetter does, not sure about v-rides?

Also isn't that 247 listed at something like 90k, how is that family value?

[Oletimeskier]

They only thing that would keep me away from the MC and BU is the Indmar power. Nice boats but I much more prefer the PCM engine/ Trans /Veedrive and I am not sure who else is using PCM other than CC for an alternative boat choice.

[SNMike]

They only thing that would keep me away from the MC and BU is the Indmar power. Nice boats but I much more prefer the PCM engine/ Trans /Veedrive and I am not sure who else is using PCM other than CC for an alternative boat choice.

I'm pretty sure MB Sports uses PCM.

[j2nh]

PCM = Correct Craft, MB Sports, Tige, SVFara

Indmar = MasterCraft, Malibu, Skiers Choice.