Leading experts in the boat slips industry have announced that the sales of slips are on the rise for this year. Currently, there are over 100,000 privately owned slips and docks in the United States, according to news reports. Sources say that the number of boat sales has also grown exponentially and this fact is attributed to the rising sales of slips. As more people are going out of their way to purchase boat and personal watercraft, the number of docks and boat slips is expected to grow, also. For consumers, this means a higher cost per slip. And for sellers and investors, it means that higher profit margins will be seen.