Pros
If you have the goods you can make a pile of money. Recreational boating is a lot of fun and the culture of the industry tends to reflect that trait. Given the seasonal nature of boating management is often very flexible with employee scheduling during the slow seasons.
Cons
Given the small percentage of Americans who actually purchase recreational boats the sales pie, so to speak, is very small and there are always a lot of hands reaching for a slice, especially from within the dealership itself. Competition is fierce and you either sink or swim in this industry (no pun intended). You have to develop top-notch sales skills to maintain long-term success. Nepotism and politics can be a bit of a problem in this industry. The playing field is hardly ever level and a person will often windup on either the benefiting or suffering side of unfairness.