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Interesting Statistics About the Custom Yacht Industry

Yachts offer a lot of enjoyment for those who own them. The owners will get to take lengthy vacations that are absolutely luxurious. So how are most of the people finding the perfect yacht? Below are some interesting statistics.

76% of yachts being sold are custom built.

This means that on average, people are holding onto their yachts. It could perhaps mean that a good portion who are willing to invest money into a yacht know exactly what they want. The good part is that there are businesses that specialize in this type of work. Therefore, it’s not impossible to have a custom developed yacht as some people may think it is.

Another interesting statistic is that sales are continuing to increase. Despite a tanking economy, the industry is not going belly up. Yacht builders are staying afloat because the demand is continuing to increase.

The problem right now is that there is actually a shortage of custom yacht builders. Often times you will be placed on a lengthy waiting list. Since there is such a huge demand, prices do not seem to be dropping much either. With such a large demand, prices may only be increasing.