A recent forecast indicated a 2013 growth of 8% in the American boating industry. In light of an improving consumer outlook, more than half (51%) of marine industry survey participants said the best time to increase inventory levels is right now to be fully stocked for the spring selling season, according to results released by GE Capital, Commercial Distribution Finance (CDF). “Overall, our data indicate sales are improving, costs are down and earnings are up at the dealer level,” said Bruce Van Wagoner, president of CDF’s marine group, a leading provider of financing to marine dealers. When asked which trend will have the largest impact on the boating industry this year…