Boat stocks

The best boat stocks depend on your portfolio and investment goals — while volatility can be ideal for day traders, long-term investors will want to look to stocks with steadier gains over time.

Take a deeper dive into boat stocks

We round up a selection of stocks in or related to the boating industry, weighting the list more heavily towards popular mid- and large-cap US stocks.

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1. MarineMax (HZO)

MarineMax, Inc. operates as a recreational boat and yacht retailer in the United States. The company sells new and used recreational boats, including pleasure boats, boats, and sport cruisers; mega-yachts, sport yachts, and other yachts; fishing boats; motor and convertible yachts; pontoon boats; fishing boats; ski boats; and jet boats.

MarineMax stock opened the day at $48.00 after a previous close of $48.00. The latest price was $48.04 (25 minute delay). MarineMax is listed on the NYSE, has a trailing 12-month revenue of around USD2 billion and employs 1,736 staff.

• Market capitalization: $1,016,162,560
• P/E ratio: 7.2248
• PEG ratio: 0.62

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2. West Marine (WMAR)

West Marine, Inc. operates as a specialty retailer of boating supplies, gear, apparel, footwear, and other water life-related products primarily in the United States. The company offers core boating products that comprise of maintenance, electronics, sailboat hardware, anchors/docking/moorings, engine systems, safety, electrical, plumbing, boats/outboards, ventilation, deck hardware/fasteners, navigation, trailering, seating/boat covers, and barbecues/appliances.

West Marine is listed on the NASDAQ and employs 1,850 staff.

• PEG ratio: 0

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3. Malibu Boats (MBUU)

Malibu Boats, Inc. engages in the design, engineering, manufacturing, marketing, and sale of a range of recreational powerboats. It operates through three segments: Malibu, Saltwater Fishing, and Cobalt.

Malibu Boats stock opened the day at $71.37 after a previous close of $70.41. The latest price was $69.62 (25 minute delay). Malibu Boats is listed on the NASDAQ, has a trailing 12-month revenue of around USD$926.5 million and employs 2,645 staff.

• Market capitalization: $1,452,110,336
• P/E ratio: 13.3231
• PEG ratio: 0.8264

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4. MasterCraft Boat (MCFT)

MasterCraft Boat Holdings, Inc. , through its subsidiaries, designs, manufactures, and markets recreational powerboats. It operates through three segments: MasterCraft, NauticStar, and Crest.

MasterCraft Boat stock opened the day at $24.78 after a previous close of $24.60. The latest price was $25.25 (25 minute delay). MasterCraft Boat is listed on the NASDAQ, has a trailing 12-month revenue of around USD$525.8 million and employs 1,500 staff.

• Market capitalization: $502,960,192
• P/E ratio: 8.9324
• PEG ratio: 1.35

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5. Brunswick Corporation (BC)

Brunswick Corporation designs, manufactures, and markets recreation products worldwide. It operates through Propulsion; Parts & Accessories; and Boat segments. The Propulsion segment provides outboard, sterndrive, and inboard engines for independent boat builders and governments through marine dealers and distributors, specialty marine retailers, and marine service centers; and propulsion-related controls, rigging, and propellers to original equipment manufacturers and aftermarket retailers, distributors, and distribution businesses.

Brunswick Corporation stock opened the day at $96.29 after a previous close of $95.15. The latest price was $98.74 (25 minute delay). Brunswick Corporation is listed on the NYSE, has a trailing 12-month revenue of around USD$5.4 billion and employs 14,382 staff.

• Market capitalization: $7,360,108,032
• P/E ratio: 12.8895
• PEG ratio: 0.97

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6. Marine Products Corporation (MPX)

Marine Products Corporation designs, manufactures, and sells recreational fiberglass powerboats for the sportboat, sport fishing, and jet boat markets worldwide. It offers Chaparral sterndrive pleasure boats, including SSi Sport, Ski and Fish Boats, SSX Sport Boats, and the Surf Series; Chaparral outboard pleasure boats within the SSi and SSX, SunCoast, and OSX Sport Luxury models; Robalo outboard sport fishing boats; and Vortex jet boats under the Chaparral brand. The company also provides center and dual consoles, and Cayman Bay Boats under the Robalo brand name.

Marine Products Corporation stock opened the day at $12.74 after a previous close of $12.77. The latest price was $12.83 (25 minute delay). Marine Products Corporation is listed on the NYSE, has a trailing 12-month revenue of around USD$285.5 million and employs 823 staff.

• Market capitalization: $434,102,112
• P/E ratio: 15.8045
• PEG ratio: 2.44

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Bottom line

While it’s possible to turn a profit investing in boat stocks, keep in mind that — like any investment — boat stocks are not immune to risk. These stocks are subject to fluctuating conditions — both in the market and in the boating industry, so carefully vet your picks before you invest. And if you’re new to investing, or if it’s been awhile since you’ve taken a critical look at your investing accounts, compare brokers to make sure you’re getting the best features in your trading account.