U.S. outboard engine wholesale shipments were up 6.7 percent year over year through July for the National Marine Manufacturers Association (NMMA) control group of manufacturers. This group represents 95 percent of the market. Gains were led by four-stroke and higher-powered engines. Total retail sales based on warranty card registrations for the same period were up 8 percent.

www.nmma.org/statisticsore online information about NMMA’s Industry Statistics and Research department can be found at www.nmma.org/statistics or by contacting Vicky Yu at vyu@nmma.org.