Ever since the COVID-19 pandemic began, companies around the world have struggled to sell their products at their usual rate. But, boat sales have been the surprising exception. The Michiana Boat show has experienced an increase in sales, says Kenneth Holder, boat show representative The U.S. boat market bottomed right after the financial crisis. But since 2012, the industry has been in growth mode with even more growth since the pandemic It is difficult for the boat market to keep up with the demand of boats, says John Gipson, boat show representative The Michiana Boat Show also struggles to get customers there boats in a timely fashion Holder reflects on why boat sales have boomed since the start of the pandemic The Michiana Boat Show allows customers to see their options Reporting for Globe news, I’m Amelia Lee