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Alright, alright... We all know Gus has been working on his Checkmate Trimate for years now, for so many years now, we've all lost track. And we all know he's pointed to a number of reasons for the holdup. I think the latest was he had to take a trip to get the champagne for the launch. It's...

Another one bites the dust. Challenger Powerboats Inc. has filed for bankruptcy protection and is expected to cease operations. Full link to article below. http://www.boating-industry.com/output.cfm?id=1597033

Anyone up for a Arcade tournament? If so, what game is your pleasure? We need a minimum of four to play. :)

Hey Gang, I created a special gallery category for 2008 cottage pictures. Perhaps some of you will join me in sharing pictures from your 2008 cottaging year as well. I plan to link my pics into a personal thread I made in the Destinations forum. Perhaps some of you will join me. :thumb...

Well, the big day is finally here, almost. It's the night before we open up the cottage, after closing up and being away since late last November. When we left, it was already snowing and staying on the ground. Closing up is always a crap shoot as we try to go as long as we can and some years...

The article mentions that these are new regulations. These aren't new that I'm aware of, more just kicking in now. http://www.boating-industry.com/output.cfm?id=1580347

Hey, it's alive, it's alive. The boating industry that is. :D It looks like Evinrude has a nice promo going if you're looking to buy. :) http://www.boating-industry.com/output.cfm?id=1571599

Well we've done a bunch of vintage brochures, so how about some newer stuff. :) Watch the gallery and this thread as I'll put up a few pages from the 2006 Mercury Outboard Brochure every couple of days or so. Enjoy! :)

Hey Gang, As you've no doubt seen I've been adding a few games every few days to the arcade. There's now in excess of 500 games loaded and I'll try to keep loading them until I run out. :p :yikes: I try to give each of the games a go or two, but I don't always get a chance to. If you notice...

More bad news. Mercury Marine is laying off 50 employees. http://www.boating-industry.com/output.cfm?id=1560871

Hey Gang, Next brochure to be put up is a 1942 Evinrude. Look for a couple of scans to be put up in the gallery, and in the vintage boating forum every couple of days or so. This one is a real oldie, I hope you enjoy it. :)

Hey Gang, Next brochure to be put up is a 1942 Evinrude. Look for a couple of scans to be put up in the gallery, every couple of days or so. I'll also put thumbnails up in this thread. This one is a real oldie, I hope you enjoy it. :)

The bad news continues. Is the economy fixed yet? :yell: :yikes: http://www.boating-industry.com/output.cfm?id=1548757

Interesting article. Powerboat shipments were down approximately 13% with the exception of ski-boats which were up, but only by a bit less than 1%. http://www.boating-industry.com/output.cfm?id=1547407

There have been rumours floating around that something was up, and apparantly where there is smoke, there's fire! Brunswick have sold Baja to Fountain Powerboats. Here are some links to some news articles. If you find some more post 'em up.

Another sign the economy is sliding. New boat sales declined by 46% in January 2008 as compared to January 2007. Full article link below. http://www.boating-industry.com/output.cfm?id=1523827

Doral is a well known Canadian Boat builder. Recently, the companies current owner confirmed he is looking to sell the company. http://www.boating-industry.com/output.cfm?id=1523791

I've started putting up scans from the 1976 Mercury Brochure. There are some really cool old school boats and motors in this one. Keep an watch out for a couple of pics to be posted every day or two in the gallery and in the vintage boating forum. :)

I've started putting up scans from the 1976 Mercury Brochure. There are some really cool old school boats and motors in this one. Keep an watch out for a couple of pics to be posted every day or two. :)

Big Red (RNC) submitted a few pics to the gallery of his friend's vintage Feathercraft with a 1950's 'Rude out back. Very kewl rig! Thanks for sharing Big Red. :thumb: