ALL (AGAIN ABOARD )
Australian industries have had a tough time in 2020. The pandemic forced lockdowns, severe limits on travel and economic uncertainty with widespread job losses.
In the boating industry, consumer demand has fluctuated wildly, dealerships have closed, importers wrestled with uncertain delivery timelines and manufacturers stalled.
Every Australian state and territory has had its own experience as measures dictated by respective governments differed. Millions of Australians were home-bound, unable to use their pride and joy or purchase a new one, and businesses wondered which way the wind would go once restrictions finally eased.
Wayne Park, a Relationship Manager with finance broker Credit One, works directly with boat brokers and customers around Australia, and has seen firsthand how marine companies have fared across the board. Here, he and Trade-a-Boat Editor Tim van Duyl offer their perspectives the last few months, and look ahead to see how the industry is likely to fare in the near future
