MAINE SUNDAY TELEGRAM • July 24, 2022
Recreational boaters this summer are pretty much divided into two camps: Those trying to find ways to save a tank of gas – costing between $200 and $300 – and those who will enjoy their favorite summer sport regardless of the cost. The popular outdoor activity, along with fishing, accounts for $2.3 billion of the gross domestic product in Maine. But this year, those feeling the pinch to their wallet from trips to the pumps are tweaking how they go boating: anchoring more and cruising less, or simply staying closer to home. Hauling a boat on a trailer is also a greater fuel investment this summer.