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Buyer Aware: With Tariffs, Is 2026 a Good Year to Buy?

February 12, 2026

Are tariffs and rising material costs about to sink your dream of owning a boat? This video created by Sean Horsfall of Len’s Cove Marina in Portland ON breaks down the cold, hard truth about 2026 boat pricing.

Learn exactly how global tariffs on materials like steel and aluminum are pushing up the cost of new boats, leading to an estimated 3-4% price increase. But the impact doesn’t stop there—discover how new boat prices directly affect the value of used boats and depreciation. Is 2026 still a good year to buy, or should you wait?

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