How many outboard powered boats in the UK?

[delab]

I'm doing a little bit of research to try and identify the number of outboard powered vessels in the UK. To date it's looking like 100,000..... What do we think?

 

[KevB]

page 18 of this may help?

http://www.britishmarine.co.uk/pdf/WatersportsParticipationSurvey2012-ExecutiveSummary.pdf

 

[Searush]

I would double that estimate for boats with O/bs all the time, then add in the dinghies & sailing craft that occasionally pack an o/b, possibly another 50k.

Almost all the inflatables & ribs will be o/b powered, but a small number (say 10%) will be rowed. I carry an O/B for mine, but seldom use it. Probably about 20% of smaller yachts use o/bs & a smaller number of sailing dinghies (say 2-3%) will have one for cruising. Many Motorboats, especially the smaller ones will be O/B powered.

 

[delab]

Thank you... that's real helpful. Anybody else?

 

[rafiki_]

I would check with the BMF. They might have this sort of data.

 

[NJS]

I have just bought a Barracuda 9 with a 300hp O/B

 

[delab]

I would check with the BMF. They might have this sort of data.

Thanks for this!

 

[Vitesse]

I've been pondering the OP's query since I read the initial post. Just wondering how precise the figure needs to be and it's intended use?

 

[delab]

I've been pondering the OP's query since I read the initial post. Just wondering how precise the figure needs to be and it's intended use?

I'm conducting the research in relation to a possible commercial project. I'm trying to get to a pretty accurate figure so when I'm stood in front of potential backers I'm not waffling!

 

[neale]

Does this commecial project apply equally to outboards of 2.5hp right up to 300hp?

 

[delab]

Does this commecial project apply equally to outboards of 2.5hp right up to 300hp?

Yes Neale, Penny has dropped.... Up to 350 in fact...