Travel: Gas prices are not affecting RV, boat sales
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By Brian Sargent
Published: April 20, 2008
The nation's subprime mortgage crisis and high gasoline prices worry many Oklahomans but apparently not those buying recreational vehicles and boats — especially older people who may have more disposable income.
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Boat sellers are also beneficiaries of disposable income, despite gas prices that frequently top $3 a gallon.
Boats also qualify as second homes as long as they meet the same four requirements as recreational vehicles.
Todd Wilson, owner of Edmond's Wilson Watersports, said high gasoline prices have slightly affected his store's sales.
"I think people are accepting high gas prices. People are rebudgeting their households. They're changing their entertainment expenses,” he said. "With the initial gas crunch, there was a little decline in sales in my end of the market.”
Wilson sells boats for nearly $50,000 each.
Earlier this year, Wilson Watersports was among almost 20 dealers at the Original Free RV & Boat Show at State Fair Park.
The event attracted 30,000 to 40,000 people during the three-day show.
More than 40 exhibitors have displays on outdoor travel and leisure products.
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