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Career Facts and Industry Outlook For Marine Mechanics
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Between 50 million and 100 million Americans participate in boating annually.
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Baby boomers are reaching their highest earning years and entering retirement. This age group is the demographic group that buys the most boats. The demand for marine mechanics to keep all their boats operating is likely to continue growing for many years to come.
- Marine mechanics can set up their own shop and work independently, work at marinas or shipyards, or work for boat dealerships and yacht brokerages.
- Not surprisingly, the demand for marine mechanics is highest in coastal areas and regions with the highest levels of boating activity, including commercial operations such as cargo shipping and fishing trawlers as well as recreational boating.
- In southern areas, particularly Florida, the demand for marine mechanic services is likely to be more steady throughout the year.
- In northern areas, the demand will be more seasonal. Many marine mechanics in northern states provide snowmobile repair services and other similar mechanical work during the boating off-season.
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