Global Demand for Recreational Boats Projected To Grow At A 7% Annual Rate from 2005, Reaching $37.1 Billion in Annual Sales By 2011.

DUBLIN, Ireland -- Research and Markets (http://www.researchandmarkets.com/reports/c46686) has announced the addition of Opportunity Assessment for Composites in the Global Boating Industry 2006 - 2011 to their offering.

This report focuses on the pleasure boat market, which includes inboard boats, sterndrive boats, outboard boats, sail boat and personal water craft. This market study is a reliable and accurate resource for organizations and individuals requiring a thorough strategic understanding of the development, trends and status of the global boat industry.

Features of This Report:

To make business, investment, or strategic decisions, you need timely and adequate information. This market report fulfils this core need. This is a vital reference guide for boat builders (OEMs), composite material suppliers, boat part builders, investors, researchers, executives, distributors and many more, who are dealing with the boat market.

Some of the features of this market report are:

-- Global boat market intelligence with special emphasis on various types of boats, boat makes, manufacturing processes and materials used.

-- Market size estimates in terms of $ value and number of units in various types of boats in the boat industry.

-- Regional Analysis: Boat market breakdown ($ and units estimates) by regions such as North America, Europe and rest of the world and by countries such as United States, Canada, UK, Germany, Italy, France, and Australia.

-- Competitive analysis: Market shares of the industry leaders in the global boat industry as well as in various regions of the world.

-- Growth trends (2000-2005) and forecasts (2006-2011) in terms of dollar shipment and units delivered for the total boat market and also by types of boats.

-- Composite materials shipment (million lbs and $ million) in global boat market, in various regions and in various types of boats.

-- Raw Materials Analysis: Composite materials shipment by type of reinforcements (advanced fiber, glassfiber) and resins (epoxy, polyester, vinylester) for the boat industry.

-- Manufacturing process analysis: Composite materials shipment by type of manufacturing processes (hand lay up, VARTM, RTM and other) in the boat industry.

-- Trends and forecasts in composite materials shipment for various types of boats in the boat industry.

-- Over 235 figures/charts and 56 tables in this 530-page market report to help you make confident business decisions.

-- Addresses of over 500 boat builders around the world.

Who Can Benefit From This Report:

This study is intended for manufacturers, material suppliers, parts fabricators, OEMs, investors, executives and consultants. This multi-client market study is used by small to multi-national Fortune 500 companies and utilized for a variety of reasons:

-- Business development

-- Strategic planning 

-- Business presentation

-- Determination of market size and trend

-- Competitive analysis

-- Personnel training

-- Budgeting

-- Investment decision

Content Outline:

1. Executive Summary

2. Recreational Boat Market Overview

3. Global Boat Market Analysis

4. Regional Analysis

5. Major Industry Players and Their Market Shares

6. Trends & Forecasts in the Boat Market

7. Evolution of Composite Applications in Boat Market

8. EPA Rules for Boat Builders

9. Composite Materials Market Analysis

10. Manufacturing Process Analysis

11. Trends & Forecasts for Composites in the Boat Market

12. Value Chain Analysis

13. Worldwide Boat Builders

List of Figures and Charts

List of Tables

Dramatic changes have occurred in the boat market in recent years in terms of market performance, new government regulations, and in the use of composite materials and processing technologies. By understanding these changes, you can enhance your company's position in this market.

The global demand for recreational boats is estimated to reach (US) $23.8 billion in 2005 and is projected to grow at a 7% annual rate, reaching $37.1 billion in annual sales by 2011, according to this new research. Given the size of the market and its prospects for further expansion, the recreational boat building industry represents a highly attractive opportunity for OEMs, material suppliers, engine suppliers and part suppliers.

On a global basis, North America represents the largest region in the world in total recreational boat production, but its growth between 2000 - 2005 was only in the single digits. Research reveals that Europe saw the highest growth rate during the last 5 years as European-based boat makers were strategically more aggressive and subsequently increased their market share significantly as compared to 2000.

In terms of specific boat building industry trends, there is an ongoing shift in product mix toward larger and more expensive boats. According to the author, Brunswick ranked number 1 in the global recreational boat market, followed by Genmar, Groupe Beneteau, Ferreti, and Azimut. The ranking is based on the annual revenues generated by leaders from selling recreational boats. This market intelligence report provides the ranking of top 10 global leaders with their respective market shares, allowing material and component suppliers to develop marketing and sales strategies that target the largest consumers of composite materials. Through thorough analysis and exclusive interviews, the report offers maximum value to boat builders, material suppliers, distributors, tool makers, service providers, investors and analysts for strategic executive planning and trend identification.

With this report you can obtain valuable intelligence about trends that may impact your business by analyzing five years of historical performance and five years of projected growth rates in various segments and regions.

Companies Mentioned:

-- 3M

-- Airbus

-- ACG 

-- Ashland

-- Bayer Corp.

-- Brunswick

-- Callaway

-- Golf Cytec

-- Dow Chemical

-- Dow Corning

-- General Electric

-- General Motors

-- Hexcel

-- Henkel

-- Lockheed Martin

-- Owens Corning

-- PPG 

-- Pratt & Whitney

-- Reichhold

-- Saint-Gobain

-- SGL 

-- Sika Corp.

-- Toray

-- Xerxes

-- ZCL 

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