[Sapperwhite]

As far as that goes, a lot of people look toward retirement with a nice goal. When (if) they reach retirement age they find they are too old to do the things they thought they would be doing. They have to resign themselves to do something less strenuous, physically and possibly fiscally. It sucks, but it might be true most of the time.

I think the stats are a lifestyle indicator. More and more people can't justify owning a boat and a home (and three cars and a pool and an rv and a vaction every year etc etc champagne lifestyle). Those that want to boat can find an acceptable used boat (look at me). Why buy new when there are many suitable used boats for sale at a more reasonable price, particularly if you are just a weekend warrior?

Cam, where do you get used sailboat sales stats? I be interested in that, just for comparison sake.