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Because every boat sold supports businesses and jobs, BoatIndustry.fr and Bateaux.com are opening their classifieds platform free of charge to all professionals in the boating industry. Available at https://www.bateaux.com/annonces , this service is now completely free of charge in order to provide greater visibility to dealerships, brokers, shipyards, and professionals, and to make a tangible contribution to the market?s vitality during these challenging times.
When the market slows down, the industry must step up its efforts to show solidarity
The new boat market is going through a more challenging period. Decision-making is taking longer, buyers are shopping around more, inventory is rising at some dealers, and dealers must redouble their efforts to turn a visit into a sale.
That said, recreational boaters haven?t disappeared. They continue to sail, visit marinas, plan their cruises, and pursue their passion. They?re simply shopping differently, turning more readily to the used market or postponing their plans to buy a new boat.
In this context, every sale counts.
At BoatIndustry.fr and Bateaux.com, we firmly believe that our role goes beyond simply providing information. We are also an active participant in the boating industry. When the sector is thriving, we highlight its success. When it faces more challenging times, we believe it is our responsibility to do our part to support industry professionals.
That is why we have decided to make access to our classifieds platform free, in order to provide dealerships, brokers, shipyards, and professionals with an additional tool to increase their visibility and boost their sales.
Because behind every boat sold, there is a dealer, a shipyard, a customizer, a transporter, a mechanic, an equipment supplier, and jobs that depend on the health of our industry.
We know there are many challenges: inflation, financing costs, buyers adopting a wait-and-see attitude, economic uncertainties... But we also know that the boating industry has always demonstrated remarkable resilience. The companies that will weather this period will be those that remain visible, responsive, and close to their customers.
We hope this initiative will help achieve that.
Now more than ever, the future of our industry depends on the ability of its stakeholders to move forward together. Specialized media have a role to play in this process?not only by reporting on the industry, but also by supporting it.
If this free service helps sell a few more boats, speed up a few transactions, or help a few companies get through this period with greater peace of mind, then it will have fully achieved its goal.
Because a strong industry is also built during times when the going gets tough.
