America’s Boat Graveyards Are Growing Fast — And the Reason Is Disturbing

Right now, in marinas all across America, there are boat graveyards: rows of fiberglass hulls that cost two hundred grand new, sitting in their slips, streaked green, slowly filling with water while their owners just stop showing up. And these graveyards are growing fast, faster every single season. Here is the part that should bother you. Getting rid of one of these boats can cost more than the boat is worth, and the reason why is genuinely disturbing. So how does a six-figure dream turn into something nobody will take, even for free? Stick around, because the answer changes how you see every marina.