Why the powerboat industry is sinking.
07-28-2006, 02:53 PM
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Re: Why the powerboat industry is sinking.
Originally Posted by GLH
The end of that industry... Pretty bold.
You better start spending time on lawnbowlingonly.com then.
You better start spending time on lawnbowlingonly.com then.
My opinion is that I will see the end of the industry in my lifetime. Seemed like the right thread for it.
If that makes you feel bad, I'm sorry.
My intention was not to make you feel bad, it was to have an intelligent conversation about "why the powerboat industry is sinking." I'll admit that it has been a challenge.
If you are suggesting that my opinion is not valid because I no longer have a boat, that's fine.
A guy with a perf boat is probably better than me anyway.
That tends to be the prevailing attitude.
Whatever. That's the kind of PR that will help bring speed limits to lake winni, manatee protection to no wake zones, noise laws everywhere else.
oh look.... boattrader is up to over 118,000 boats.
07-28-2006, 02:59 PM
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Re: Why the powerboat industry is sinking.
Originally Posted by BGIII
I would bet most typical boat owners could pay for nearly all of there fuel in a year by eating at home one additional time per week.
This incesant complaining about gas prices and the economy is beginning to sound like a press release from the DNC.
There is simply no reason for this "ragging" about people who have created a lifestyle which they enjoy very much ..... and can still afford!
07-28-2006, 04:05 PM
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Re: Why the powerboat industry is sinking.
Originally Posted by NRG
Scary article for the powerboat industry. 
Brunswick's stock, which fell 14 percent last week, is off more than 40 percent since last summer. And the company has taken the rest of the industry down in its wake.
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Brunswick's stock, which fell 14 percent last week, is off more than 40 percent since last summer. And the company has taken the rest of the industry down in its wake.
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07-28-2006, 04:08 PM
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Re: Why the powerboat industry is sinking.
Originally Posted by StillHaulin@61
But if they can't, then sell their damm boat!
This incesant complaining about gas prices and the economy is beginning to sound like a press release from the DNC.
There is simply no reason for this "ragging" about people who have created a lifestyle which they enjoy very much ..... and can still afford!
This incesant complaining about gas prices and the economy is beginning to sound like a press release from the DNC.
There is simply no reason for this "ragging" about people who have created a lifestyle which they enjoy very much ..... and can still afford!
07-28-2006, 04:13 PM
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Re: Why the powerboat industry is sinking.
Originally Posted by BajaRunner
Have you learned how to drive your boat yet?
Lookin' Good ....
SAT...WIND VARIABLE 10 KT OR LESS...BECOMING W 10 KT IN THE AFTERNOON. WIND WAVES 2 FT OR LESS. W SWELL 2 TO 3 FT AT 11 SECONDS. AREAS OF FOG IN THE MORNING
07-28-2006, 04:15 PM
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Re: Why the powerboat industry is sinking.
Originally Posted by StillHaulin@61
Actually, I'm quite pleased with the way my little rocket handles offshore.
But I still would like to explore its limits further on Saturday!
Lookin' Good ....
SAT...WIND VARIABLE 10 KT OR LESS...BECOMING W 10 KT IN THE AFTERNOON. WIND WAVES 2 FT OR LESS. W SWELL 2 TO 3 FT AT 11 SECONDS. AREAS OF FOG IN THE MORNING
But I still would like to explore its limits further on Saturday!
Lookin' Good ....
SAT...WIND VARIABLE 10 KT OR LESS...BECOMING W 10 KT IN THE AFTERNOON. WIND WAVES 2 FT OR LESS. W SWELL 2 TO 3 FT AT 11 SECONDS. AREAS OF FOG IN THE MORNING
