I am researching the world market for inflatable boats, both
recreational and commercial, especially RIBs (rigid inflatable boats).
 I need market share of inflatable boat builders worldwide, % of
market, units produced and dollar value.  I need projected market
growth, technical trends in terms of RIB collars and collar materials,
and who the largest coated fabric producers are for inflatable boats
worldwide.  Sources must be documented. A sizable gratuity for the
requested info.

Whatever you do, do not touch "Quicksilver" brand. From personal
unhappy experience, their joins are glued, not heat sealed, and the
glue breaks down withing two years, causing air leaks that are
unrepairable. Their guarantees are worthless. And if this comment
causes problems for the company, tough. Complain to Foothills Marine.
You know where to find them.

Boating Industry magazine's Market Databook 2004 cites the NMMA
(National Marine Manufacturer's Association) 2003 abstract in a table
on page 57 that provides US sales data for inflatable boats in 2003 by
units and dollars. Same
data is provided online by them (if you buy a monthly pass) at:
http://www.boating-industry.com/reports/index.cfm

NMMA sells their abstract at:
http://www.nmma.org/facts/boatingstats/2003/files/orderform.asp

I did not list the actual data because they both sell access to it.

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