RECREATIONAL BOATING INDUSTRY
GROWING THE AMERICAN ECONOMY P O L I C Y AG E N DA
2019 PO OL L IICY CY AG E N DA | WHO W HO W WE E ARE ARE
WHO WE ARE The National Marine Manufacturers Association (NMMA) is the trade association for the U.S. recreational boating industry, representing nearly 1,300 marine businesses including recreational boat, marine engine, and accessory manufacturers. NMMA members manufacture more than 85 percent of the marine products in the U.S.
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NMMA CERTIFIED
Our certification program and independent third-party product inspections ensure member-made boats, trailers, and marine oils have been tested and inspected to produce safer products for boaters around the world. As a result of the voluntary safety standards adhered to by NMMA Certified manufacturers, 85 percent of the boats sold each year greatly exceed United States Coast Guard safety regulations.
STATISTICS & RESEARCH
The industry’s premier data source for recreational boating sales, trends, and economic impact.
BOAT & SPORT SHOWS
The largest producer of boat and sport shows in the U.S., which attract 600,000 consumers annually and generate up to 50 percent of exhibitors’ sales. The Miami International Boat Show alone generates $854 million in economic impact for South Florida—more than two Super Bowls, every year.
N NATIO ATI ON NAAL L MA MARI RIN NE MA MAN N UFAC TURER S A S S O C IATIO I ATI O N
W H AT W E D O
WHAT WE DO
LEADERS SHOULD
Support a resolution acknowledging National Fishing and Boating Week – June 1-9, 2019
RECREATIONAL BOATING GENERATES
$170 billion
in total U.S. economic activity
691,000 American jobs
$41 billion
in sales of boats, marine products and services
$1.3 billion in U.S. exports
AN AMERICAN PASTIME
12 million boats on the water
141 million Americans go boating each year
62%
of boat owners have an annual household income of $100,000 or less
AMERICAN MADE
95%
of boats sold in the U.S. are made in the U.S.
35,000
U.S.-based marine businesses
84%
of U.S. boat manufacturers are small businesses 3
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WHERE ARE OUR BUSINESSES AND JOBS Economic Impact
WEST
Direct & Indirect Jobs
Federal Business Tax Revenue
WA
State & Local Business Tax Revenue OR
$24.6 BIL
98,084
$2.0 BIL
ND
MT
$1.7 BIL
SD
ID WY
PACIFIC
$19.6 BIL
74,857
$1.6 BIL
$1.3 BIL
NE
NV UT
CA
MOUNTAIN
MIDWEST
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$5.0 BIL
23,227
$373.7 MIL
131,619
$2.1 BIL
KS
$327.3 MIL AZ
$30.5 BIL
CO
$1.6 BIL
WEST NORTH CENTRAL $10.6 BIL
40,748
$660.6 MIL
$465.0 MIL
EAST NORTH CENTRAL $19.8 BIL
90,871
$1.4 BIL
$1.2 BIL
OK
NM
TX
AK
HI
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Economic Impact
VT
NH
ME
$29.7 BIL
Direct & Indirect Jobs
163,115
Federal Business Tax Revenue
$2.6 BIL
State & Local Business Tax Revenue
$2.1 BIL
MN MA
WI
NY
MI IA IL
PA
OH
IN
MO
CT
WV
VA
TN
$1.4 BIL
$1.2 BIL
RI
NEW ENGLAND $13.6 BIL
78,490
$1.2 BIL
$898.3 MIL
MD
$64.9 BIL
298,331
$5.0 BIL
$3.5 BIL
NC SC
AR AL
84,625
MIDDLE ATLANTIC
DE KY
MS
NJ
$16.1 BIL
NORTHEAST
$13.4 BIL
55,954
$914.3 MIL
$784.2 MIL
GA
SOUTH
WEST SOUTH CENTRAL SOUTH ATLANTIC
LA
$41.4 BIL
194,630
$3.4 BIL
$2.2 BIL
FL
$10.2 BIL
47,747
$698.2 MIL
$550.8 MIL
EAST SOUTH CENTRAL 5
2 0 1 9 P OL ICY AG E N DA | OU TD OOR RE CREATI ON
OUTDOOR RECREATION $734 BILLION
4.5
MILLION JOBS
#1
CONTRIBUTOR
Bureau of Economic Analysis data reveal outdoor recreation contributes 2.2 percent to U.S. GDP with $734 billion annual gross economic output. With 4.5 million jobs, the outdoor recreation sector generates similar employment as other major job creators in the U.S., including hospitals, transportation and warehousing, and educational services. Boating and fishing are the #1 contributor to the outdoor recreation industry’s real gross output.
REAL GROSS OUTPUT BY ACTIVITY, 2016 (Millions of chained 2012 U.S. dollars)
Game Areas (includes Golfing and Tennis)
$34,701 $30,034
RVing Guided Tours/Outfitted Travel
$25,735 $23,148
Festival/Sporting Events/Concerts
LEADERS SHOULD
Provide
$1.5
MILLION
to continue BEA’s analysis in 2020.
$20,266
Motorcycling/ATVing
OUTDOOR RECREATION AS A PERCENT OF GDP, 2016 Outdoor Recreation Economy
2.2
Mining
1.4
Utilities
1.5 2.1
Chemical Products Manufacturing Broadcasting and Telecommunications PERCENT 0.0
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$36,930
Boating/Fishing
2.3 0.5
1.0
1.5
2.0
2.5
NAT N ATII OONA N AL L M MARI A R I NE NE M MAN A NUFAC UFACTTURER UR ER SS AASSSSO OCCIIAT ATII O N
NMMA POLICY PRIORITIES 1
TRADE
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FUEL POLICY
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INFRASTRUCTURE
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BOATING SAFETY
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CONSERVATION
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WORKFORCE DEVELOPMENT
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RECREATIONAL FISHING
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2 0 1 9 P OL ICY AG E N DA | TRAD E
TRADE
NMMA SUPPORTS Bicameral Congressional Trade Authority Act of 2019 (H.R.940/S.287)
The trade war is hitting recreational boating on multiple fronts:
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atifying the U.S.R Mexico-CanadaAgreement (New NAFTA)
EXPORTS
COMPONENTS
RAW MATERIALS
rade Security T Act of 2019 (H.R.1008/S.365)
LEADERS SHOULD
ind a solution to the detrimental F effects of Section 232 aluminum and steel tariffs and subsequent retaliatory tariffs. Stop Section 301 tit for tat tariffs and use diplomacy and trade agreements to address critical intellectual property infringement issues with China. Establish fair and free trade agreements with the EU, UK, and in other key markets that reduce technical barriers to trade, including conformity assessment procedures and harmonized standards.
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TARIFFS ARE TAXES ON CONSUMERS
U.S. BOAT SALES RECEIPT
ALUMINUM-BASED FISHING BOAT TOTAL: (pre-tariffs): $25,000 NEW TARIFFS Aluminum Tax: $2,500
(reflects global price increase)
Engine Tax: $2,000 (Section 301 tariffs on marine engines)
Components Taxes: $1,000 (Section 301 tariffs on marine components)
NEW TOTAL: $31,000 *Above values are estimates
RETALIATORY TARIFFS ON U.S. BOAT EXPORTS
70%
Of annual U.S. boat exports
10%
5-10%
25%
15%
Canada
European Union
China
Mexico
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INFRASTRUCTURE Outdoor recreation is 2.2 percent of U.S. GDP - fixing recreation infrastructure is critical. LEADERS SHOULD
I nclude a “Recreation Title� in an infrastructure package that invests in green and blue infrastructure and addresses the more than $20 billion maintenance backlog for public lands and waters. edicates funding for D construction and maintenance of boat ramps, waterways, public buildings, and broadband at public recreation sites.
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C ontains Recreation not Red Tape Act and Restore Our Parks Act. A dvances public-private partnerships to allow flexible and sustainable sources of funding for public lands and waters maintenance. P rovides critical funding to dredge the Intracoastal Waterway. S upports a gas tax increase (up to 10 cents) and allocates additional funds from boat fuel sales to the Sport Fish Restoration and Boating Trust Fund.
A uthorizes agencies to develop management plans that allow for flexibility in extending recreational seasons and increasing use in the offseason. I mproves broadband access in federally managed lands and waters to support recreational safety and enjoyment. R equires maintenance backlog funds be reinvested in the sites for which they are intended. D irects the Government Accountability Office (GAO) to study and assess the status of Aquatic Invasive Species (AIS) in the United States.
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Outdoor recreation doesn’t just occur in our national parks – it happens in all of our public lands and waterways. Leaders should fund infrastructure and maintenance projects of all relevant agencies, including: Bureau of Land Management
U.S. Army Corps of Engineers
Bureau of Reclamation
U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service
National Marine Sanctuaries
U.S. Forest Service
National Park Service
WHAT IS THE INTRACOASTAL WATERWAY? The “Route 66 for Boaters”—a 3,000-mile waterway running from Boston to the southern tip of Florida, then following the Gulf Coast to Texas. 3,000 recreational boats transit the Intracoastal 1 Waterway (ICW) each year. R ecreational use of the ICW pumps $7.9 billion into local economies. W ater depths as low as six feet impede access for both recreational and commercial boats. C urrently, recreational use of the ICW is not counted towards overall economic value—including this segment could better prioritize resrouces.
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CONSERVATION Recreational boaters and anglers are the nation’s original conservationists and directly support environmental efforts through a voluntary user fee system.
LEADERS SHOULD
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PROTECT the $600 million Sport Fish Restoration and Boating Trust Fund.
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RESTORE the Everglades through dedicated funding of authorized federal projects. 12 12
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SUPPORT policies, projects, and research to stop and reverse the spread of aquatic invasive species.
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APPROVE legislation that prevents and mitigates harmful algae blooms and red tide.
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SUPPORT policies and advance solutions that address the sustainability of our oceans.
THE SPORT FISH RESTORATION AND BOATING TRUST FUND This is the backbone for fisheries conservation and provides critical funding for state and national fishing and boating programs. CONSERVATION DOLLARS AT WORK In the past 8 years, the Trust Fund has supported:
3.8 BILLION
Fish stocked annually
11,000
Boat ramps & access sites created & improved
4.7 MILLION
Students taught aquatic education
64,000
Acres of fish habitat protected
6,000
Boat sewage pump out stations constructed
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FLORIDA EVERGLADES RESTORATION The Everglades system is a key ecological and environmental source of water and recreation for nearly 1 million Florida boaters.
KISSIMMEE
ATLANTIC OCEAN
Lake Okeechobee Watershed Project (LOWP) Northern Storage
Herbert Hoover Dike Repairs
Everglades restoration and the southerly flow of water from central Florida to Florida Bay should be a priority for the federal government and state of Florida.
EAA Reservoir/Florida Senate Bill 10 Proposal Southern Storage Central Everglades Planning Project (CEPP)
NAPLES GULF OF MEXICO
Tamiami Trail Bridging FLORIDA BAY
Western Everglades Restoration Project (WERP)
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RECREATIONAL FISHING Recreational anglers make a combined economic contribution of $115 billion annually, supporting 828,000 American jobs.
LEADERS SHOULD Key Recreational Fishing Facts: ully implement the Modern Fish F Act. rotect unmanaged forage P species. upport the use of fish S descender devices that alleviate barotrauma and conserve species for catch and release.
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R ecreational saltwater anglers release nearly 60 percent of all fish they catch. F ish caught by recreational saltwater anglers contributed three times more to our country’s GDP than those caught by commercial anglers.
nglers catch just two percent A of the total saltwater finfish compared to ninety-eight percent caught by the commercial fishing industry. altwater recreational anglers S release more than 210 million fish each year. This is nearly 3 times more than they keep. Nationwide, more than 80 percent of anglers release some fish that they legally could have kept.
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COMPARISON OF ECONOMIC IMPACT U.S. TOTAL Commercial vs Recreational Saltwater Fishing
$67.9 Billion 472,020
22.63% SHARE OF ECONOMIC IMPACT 77.37%
MORE THAN
70%
of all boat outings involved fishing.
266,117
$19.9 Billion
Commercial Recreational
JOBS Commercial
Recreational anglers provide a significant boost to the U.S. economy. America’s 46 million recreational anglers make a combined economic contribution of:
SALES Recreational
$115 BILLION ANNUALLY
Commercial
$48 BILLION SPENT
Recreational
828,000 AMERICAN JOBS
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20 1 9 P OL ICY AG E NDA | F UEL P OLI CY
FUEL POLICY The Renewable Fuel Standard (RFS) is failing the American consumer and endangering millions of boaters who depend on a stable, safe fuel supply.
LEADERS SHOULD
upport the S Consumer Protection and Fuel Transparency Act – legislation that provides better education and labeling measures to protect consumers from the dangers of misfuelling. 16
Prevent year-round sale of fuels with more than 10 percent ethanol, like E15. Expand the on-road use of biobutanol and other biofuel alternatives to provide consumers safer options at the pump.
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E15 DESTROYS MARINE ENGINES, placing boaters in danger. Federal law prohibits E15 from being used in small engines, like those in boats, but most consumers are unaware of this.
NMMA SUPPORTS Consumer Protection and Fuel Transparency Act of 2019 (H.R.1024) 17
2 0 1 9 P OL ICY AG E N DA | B OATI N G S AFET Y
BOATING SAFETY The recreational boating industry is committed to safety and works with the U.S. Coast Guard to meet and exceed federal standards.
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LEADERS SHOULD
upport efforts for S mandatory wear of engine cut-off devices for boats under 26 feet, while under way. rant U.S. Coast G Guard “exclusion� authority, allowing them to readily adopt updates to American Boat and Yacht Council standards and better reflect construction standards around new technologies and industry advancements while maintaining a high level of safety.
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WO R K F O RCE D E V E LO P M EN T
WORKFORCE DEVELOPMENT The recreational boating industry is facing a shortfall of qualified workers for manufacturing, technicians, and service repairs.
LEADERS SHOULD
ecure funding S for education programs, and increase the eligibility of small marine businesses with less than 1,000 employees to have a dedicated pool of funds for training.
xpand Pell E grant eligibility to short-term post-secondary certificates and demand-driven non-credit programs. Support comprehensive immigration reform that addresses labor pool shortages.
THERE ARE MORE THAN 31,000 OPEN JOBS IN THE U.S. MARINE INDUSTRY 21% Unfilled retail positions
59% Unfilled jobs in boating service
88% of available service jobs are for marine technicians 19
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