Makes sense, but we sell plenty of fiberglass boats here in Missouri (Tracker is right down the road) and there aren't any auto fiberglass companies around here?
Oh, that's right. Our regional manufacturing prowess is meth.
FL is on the ocean, and full of people who guy high-end, custom boats. That, plus a pro-business take on the economy with lax regulation on things like VOCs and chemicals makes it a destination for manufacturers.
Selling boats is a different game than making boats. Most places with lakes and rivers sell plenty of boats, but not the type that makes for a heavy manufacturing presence.