The study, initiated by boot Düsseldorf, developed by European Boating Industry, supported by ADAC and conducted by Sea Teach SL, gathers relevant data on the needs of boaters and can be a useful guide for manufacturers, giving them a better understanding of the future trends of the industry and the views of consumers in particular.

The study shows a clear support for sustainability and the use of alternative drives and fuels. However, consumers remain critical towards paying significantly higher prices or compromising on range and safety. A clear focus on decarbonisation technology is not yet evident at this stage. The industry must continue to develop with foresight and react to new demands from politics and, as a result, to the expectations of customers.

The official press release, is available here. An Executive Summary of the study is available on the business visitor site of boot.com.