Keep U.S. Marine Manufacturing Competitive
Build on the momentum of the new, pro-growth tax law

Write your member of Congress and thank them for supporting a pro-growth tax code.

The U.S. leads the global recreational boating market, with 95% of boats sold in America made in America. However, maintaining industry competitiveness and continuing to support more than 800,000 jobs requires a stable business environment. A pro-growth tax code that keeps marine manufacturing globally competitive, encourages innovation, and protects small businesses is therefore critical to ensuring the U.S. remains the largest recreational boating market in world.

That is just what President Trump signed into law on July 4, 2025.

The “One Big Beautiful Bill Act” passed by Congress included a permanent extension of low corporate tax rates for marine manufacturers plus several other key provisions such as pass-through deductions, expanded small business expensing, and innovation incentives. We are grateful to Congress and the administration for delivering a pro-growth tax code that will fuel our industry’s ability to hire more workers, accelerate investment, and continue delivering world-class products.

While these permanent reforms were sorely needed, the recreational boating industry still needs more from its policymakers, such as policies that promote greater business stability, enhanced regulatory certainty, lower interest rates, and stronger incentives for consumers to make purchases.

Now is the time for policymakers to continue working with marine manufacturers, retailers, and marinas to continue the momentum and seek more opportunities to grow boating.