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Boating boom drives 1969 U S recreational market growth
A 1969 survey by the Boating Industry Association and the National Association of Engine and Boat Manufacturers shows the recreational boating industry up 4.5 percent in retail sales to a peak of 3.292 billion dollars. The number of boats in use rose to 8.646 million and participants reached 43.23 million, with larger motors gaining share as boat popularity grows.
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Boating Industry Association
National Association of Engine and Boat Manufacturers
United States