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Rather shocking news, but yet another sign of how tough the economic conditions are... Genmar Holdings has filed for Chapter 11 bankruptcy protection. Here's a few links to further stories on the filing.... http://minnesota.publicradio.org/display/web/2009/06/02/genmar_little_falls/...

Sea Ray will idle their Knoxville Tennessee plant for three months starting July 6, 2009. This is the second plant Sea Ray has shut down this past year. Link to full article below... http://www.boating-industry.com/output.cfm?id=2166355 -Chris

I find these commercials pretty funny - not too sure why exactly - but I do. mC9mqbImrC8

Hey Gang, I was thinking of switching up the entrance page pic. I thank our member Chris E, who's son's picture has graced our entrance page for the last while. So I was hoping some of you might have a nice boating pic or two, that you've taken or would like to nominate and contribute to be...

I dug this vintage 1965 Mercury Brochure out of my collection. :) Enjoy! :thumb:

Today we passed the 500 total member milestone! Welcome aboard 23EAGLE, you were member number 500. :thumb: -Chris

Brunswick plans to delay the introduction of it's 2010 models until September 2009. The delay is being applauded by the The Marine Retailers Association of America as it will allow dealers to clear '09 inventory without being devalued by the introduction of the 2010 models. The brands that...

Well, after one false start, we finally got to kick off our 2009 cottage season last weekend. We tried to open up the 'ol cottage a couple weeks back, but the weather wasn't too co-operative and neither was the old cottage road, which seemed to be feeling the ill effects from a pretty bad wind...

According to a recent company report, BRP, Bombardier Recreational Products is trying raise between 40 and 80 million dollars in capital in order to reduce it's overall debt. Funding would come from shareholders and other institutional investors and sources. BRP is also seeking an amendment...

We tried to get rolling last weekend with the '09 cottage season, and needless to day we got snowed out and couldn't get in! :irked: What a disappointing drag! We went and got a bunch of groceries in advance, packed up the car with all of "stuff" and headed up north. And it was flippin'...

In a recent report, The National Marine Manufacturers Association (NMMA) estimated that as of March 2009, approximately one half of the marine industry is currently unemployed. :eyecrazy: :yikes: I would say that is a fairly staggering number although probably not unexpected either given the...

Next brochure up is a vintage 1961 Evinrude brochure. Enjoy! :) -Chris

Splashing is always an interesting and controversial topic in the boating world. So I thought this little story on the topic might be of interest. http://www.boating-industry.com/output.cfm?id=2103265 -Chris

Powerboat sales continue to decline on a year over year basis. Interesting of note, stern drives sales were down approximately 40%, whilst outboard models were down 27%. Link to full article below. :) http://www.boating-industry.com/output.cfm?id=2095795 -Chris

"Doc Holiday" posted a little hint on OSO about Baja returning to Ohio again. What do you guys think? Is DS up to something? :) Here's a link to Doc's thread on OSO. http://www.offshoreonly.com/forums/baja/181964-how-will-your-baja-7.html -Chris

Next Brochure up is a 1982 Bayliner! Time for a trip down memory-lane. :thumb: Enjoy! :) -Chris

Here's some scans from an vintage 1965 Steury Brochure I have in my collection. It came complete with a price list as well. :thumb: I'll put up a scan or two, every day or so. I hope you enjoy! :) -Chris

More bad news... Mastercraft has annouced it is laying off an additional 110 workers, this follows 56 workers which were laid off last month. Mastercraft reports it's daily production has dropped from an average of 20 boats per day in the 2008 model year, to approximately 5 per day at...

Hey Gang, Yesterday we hit the 400th total members milestone. :cheers: Stevemf was member number 400. :thumb: Welcome aboard Steve! :) -Chris

Ritz Camera Centers Inc. the parent company of Boater's World, has filed for chapter 11 bankruptcy protection. Ritz operates approximately 130 Boater's World Marine Center locations. Link to full articles below. http://uk.reuters.com/article/marketsNewsUS/idUKN2332434320090223...