An American Made Economic Engine for Upstate NY

Upstate New York is one of the top three boating destinations in the U.S.A. Waterways such as Lake Champlain, Lake George, and Lake Sacandaga are just a few gems of over 300 here which are historically renown for their cleanliness and beauty. Come experience one of the majestic regions below in the most memorable way possible – on a boat!

The one source for boating information.

In partnership with the leading Upstate NY boat dealers, marine product and service providers, and state organizations, Boat Upstate NY was created to help you find everything you will ever need to enjoy boating from New York’s Catskills Region, all the way North to the Canadian border:

  • New & Pre-Owned Boat Sales
  • Boat Rentals
  • Fractional Boat Ownership Club
  • Seasonal & Short-Term Docking
  • Quick Launch
  • Boat Launch Ramps
  • Boat Transport
  • Boat Service Shops
  • Boat Repair Shops
  • Boat Parts & Accessories
  • Watersports Accessories
  • Fueling Stations (Gas & Diesel)
  • Marine & Ship Stores
  • Boat Storage & Shrink Wrapping
  • Dockside Pumpout
  • Emergency Services & Towing
  • Showers & Restrooms
  • Laundry
  • Ice
  • Fire Wood

Annual U.S. Sales

$424 Billion

Boats, Products & Services

U.S. Marine Manufacturing Supports

650,000 Jobs

and 35,000 Businesses

More Than

141.6 Million

Americans Go Boating Each Year

95% Boats Sold

in the U.S. are made in the U.S.

25k Open Jobs

throughout the U.S. are in the marine industry.

93% U.S. Boat

manufacturers are small businesses.

$773 Million

Annual retail sales of new boats, engines, and marine accessories in New York.

$862 Million

Total annual economic impact of boating in the three districts of New York. This includes manufacturers and suppliers; sales; services; boating activities; and business tax revenue.

103,969

registered boats.

503

businesses supported by boating.

4,989

jobs supported by boating with 360 currently available.

The three congressional districts of Upstate NY (19, 20 & 21) that ENYMTA represents.

SOURCES: Data is from the MRAA; NMMA 2019 Recreational Boating Statistical Abstract; NMMA 2019 Boating Economic Impact Study; and NMMA’s 2019 Recreational Boating Participation Study. Boat Upstate NY is an initiative brought to you by the Eastern New York Marine Trades Association (ENYTMA) to advance the marine industry in Upstate NY through proactive tourism, education, labor, safety, and environmental efforts.