Boats Group Expands Its Consumer Discovery Strategy by Bringing America's Largest Recreational Boat Marketplace to ChatGPT. MIAMI, FL, August 11, 2026 — Boat buying journeys don't all begin in the same place. Some shoppers start with a search engine. Others browse...
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Boat Trader Update: May 2026
Jun 9, 2026 | Boat Trader, Boat Trader Updates, News
Boat Trader App Reaches a Major MilestoneThe Boat Trader app has surpassed 500,000 monthly unique users, marking an important milestone in how buyers connect with sellers. Today, 52% of all buyer inquiries on Boat Trader originate from the mobile app, up from 30% just...
Boat Trader App Surpasses 500,000 Monthly Unique Users, Becoming the Primary Channel for Buyer Inquiries
Jun 3, 2026 | Boat Trader, News, Press Releases
App now accounts for 52% of all buyer inquiries on Boat Trader, up from 30% just one year ago MIAMI, FL — June 3, 2026 — Boat Trader, America's largest online boating marketplace, today announced that the Boat Trader app has surpassed 500,000 monthly unique users and...
Boat Trader Update: March 2026
Apr 7, 2026 | Boat Trader, Boat Trader Updates, News
Showcasing What Owners Love About Every BoatWe’ve introduced a new "What Owners Say" section on listings, powered by AI to help buyers feel more confident reaching out—without needing to leave Boat Trader to do additional research. This feature highlights what owners...
Boat Trader Update: February 2026
Mar 9, 2026 | Boat Trader, Boat Trader Updates, News
Keep Your Office in the Loop with Lead CCLast month, we introduced improved lead routing, sending leads directly to the assigned Sales Representative instead of routing them to the office by default. Now, you can CC your office on those leads as well. This update lets...
Boat Trader Update: January 2026
Feb 5, 2026 | Boat Trader, Boat Trader Updates, News
Improved Lead RoutingWe’ve updated how leads are delivered to make the experience more consistent and efficient for your team. Leads are now sent directly to the assigned Sales Representative (when applicable), instead of routing to the office by default. If no Sales...
Boat Trader Update: October 2025
Nov 14, 2025 | Boat Trader, Boat Trader Updates, News
A Smoother, More Interactive App ExperienceWe’ve upgraded the Boat Trader app with enhanced React navigation, delivering a faster, more interactive experience for buyers exploring your listings. This update improves app performance, enabling smooth gestures, quick...
Boat Trader Update: September 2025
Oct 2, 2025 | Boat Trader, Boat Trader Updates, News
Introducing Natural Language Search: A More Powerful Way for Buyers to Discover Your BoatsSmart Search is now live on desktop and mobile web! Buyers can search using conversational, free-text input — just like on any major search platform. Whether it’s “center console...
Boat Trader Introduces Natural Language Search: A More Powerful Way to Discover Boats and Sellers Online
Sep 24, 2025 | Boat Trader, News, Press Releases
MIAMI, Sept. 24, 2025 -- Boat Trader, the nation's leading boating marketplace, today announced the launch of natural language search. This new AI-powered smart search experience allows shoppers to describe what they're looking for in their own words. Now, live on...
Boat Trader and The Boat Yard Celebrate 20+ Year Partnership Driving National Growth through Digital Innovation
Sep 17, 2025 | Boat Trader, News, Press Releases
Miami, FL, September 17, 2025 — For more than two decades, The Boat Yard, Louisiana’s largest boat dealership, has been redefining what a single-location dealership can achieve. Founded by Tracy Palmisano with a bold vision, the Marrero-based operation has grown into...
Boat Trader Update: August 2025
Sep 8, 2025 | Boat Trader, Boat Trader Updates, News
New Listing OverviewsWe’ve added Listing Overviews to Boat Detail Pages, giving buyers a quick-glance summary of each listing. Pulled directly from the description, this makes it faster for shoppers to understand the key details without scrolling through the entire...
Boat Trader Unveils Innovations to Transform the Boat-Buying and Selling Experience
Aug 13, 2025 | Boat Trader, News, Press Releases
Miami, FL – August 13, 2025 – Boat Trader, the industry-leading online marketplace for buying and selling boats, announced today its suite of innovative new features set to transform the boat-buying experience for consumers and empower sellers to reach more buyers...
