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In 2017 industry prognosticators projected that the average (mode) owner would be about 65 by 2025. In 2024 the average median age was 60, and the average mode was ... 64. If you look at how the average has moved 20 years older in 20 years, I think that means it's us guys. So what happens when we age-out, and it looks like the big hits start in the next 10 years? It's obvious why DIY magazines like Good Old Boat collapsed, and why every other boating media outlet has moved on-line and to selling big boats. People have the disposable income, but they're just not spending it on boating. I get that. It's kinda dumb. I hear that West Marine is discussing chapter 11. I see more empty slips. Oh well. I'm still having fun.