I know this is not FW related, and of little interest to those of you that are not in the industry, but thought I would pass it along. Too much doom and gloom lately in the boating industry with the Genmar Chapt. 11, Century Boats closed for good Monday, etc.......
So here are a couple of positive things, that hopefully show some light at the end of the tunnel for the hobby we all love so much.
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Regal Marine is hiring 100 workers this fall and said it will open a showroom where shoppers can check out its boats before buying.
The showroom is part of a corporate marketing campaign designed to boost sales through retailers who no longer can afford to stock large numbers of unsold boats, according to an article in the Orlando Business Journal.
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VONORE, Tenn. – MasterCraft Boat Co. is recalling additional employees to its worldwide headquarters in Vonore, Tenn., it reported in a recent statement. On Nov. 23, 40 employees returned to the MasterCraft workforce, which will be followed by an additional 33 employees to be brought back this month, according to the company.
These new openings are in addition to the 175 recalled workers the company announced in July of this year.
Correct Craft also has rehired 40 workers this month after laying off 100 last summer.
Tige Boats, based in Abilene, Texas, told The Reporter News that it has increased production from three boats a week last year to eight boats per week. The company has about 75 employees after cutting 85 positions in 2008.
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One of 4 Previous (Sold) Boats:2000 Four Winns 268 Vista
Current Boat: 2004 Chaparral
235 ssi cuddy
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