The COVID pandemic stressed the supply chain in almost every industry, with the bass-boat market being no exception. Add to the fact that during the pandemic lockdown, demand for new and used boats soared from participants new to the sport, as well as existing anglers with added time on their hands wanting to upgrade their bass rigs. The lack of new boat inventory caused consumers to try to fill the demand from the used-boat market, driving up the prices for used boats as well.
Brian Hughes is a senior sales associate for Fun-N-Sun Boats, with two
