Five years ago, in the midst of a financial crisis boat sales and water sport participation were at all-time lows. Top industry brands struggled to stay afloat (no pun intended), while experts voiced fears of worrying times ahead.

Since 2009, the US boating industry has seen a post-recession rebound with increased sales across all industry segments, creating over 338,000 jobs. In 2012, 88 million Americans took to the water, with experts predicting a 5-7% increase in boat and marine accessory sales in 2014.

Whether you want to know what is in store for the future, or who just defended their title of Marine Dealer of the Year, you will find it all in the infographic below.

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