RF Powerboats (Fountain moves on to new venture)
01-30-2011, 11:34 PM
#81
Here you go guys , I'm not a fountain guy but they are made close to where I live ..Reggie if you read this I would like to point out the facility in Swansboro where Chris Craft and Tiara where made is still empty , and would make a beautiful new factory for you . Then I would have some new a$s to spank around here ! LOL !
http://www.witn.com/home/headlines/R...114906709.html
click the video under the headline !!
http://www.witn.com/home/headlines/R...114906709.html
click the video under the headline !!
01-31-2011, 08:45 AM
#82
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You have to give the guy credit. I joke about his ego and size, but his stubborness and energy is often amazing. The bankruptcy points are valid and I am sure that vendors have been hurt, but that's business (and life), I guess. Of course this thread, as do all others on the subject, includes the usual cheerleaders and, if hype paid the bills, Reggie would be a billionaire. What I am amazed at is his decision to push ahead right back into the same maelstrom he just got out of. The economy is no better, fuel prices are rising, unemployment remains unfettered, and the possibility of easy credit for boats and recreation vehicles is not even a glimmer in a banker's eye. The big question is why? He ain't getting any younger....and , believe me I can relate to that.
I guess he wants to go out on his own terms and no one else's. Whether this is "Fountain's Folly" or "Reggie's Revival".....remains to be seen, but you have to respect the attempt.
My wish in all of this is that the economy returns to a successful mode so that all of us can enjoy prosperity and the fruits of our labors........including, but not limited to, Reggie.
T2x
I guess he wants to go out on his own terms and no one else's. Whether this is "Fountain's Folly" or "Reggie's Revival".....remains to be seen, but you have to respect the attempt.
My wish in all of this is that the economy returns to a successful mode so that all of us can enjoy prosperity and the fruits of our labors........including, but not limited to, Reggie.
T2x
01-31-2011, 09:29 AM
#83
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So seems the 4 room hotel is in his house?
The only way I can see this working is if he targets the high end buyer that doesn't need financing or cares what gas prices are.
Hope he does well.
The only way I can see this working is if he targets the high end buyer that doesn't need financing or cares what gas prices are.
Hope he does well.
01-31-2011, 07:23 PM
#84
http://www.teamshogren.com/pre-owned...ecutioner.html
01-31-2011, 08:00 PM
#85
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What's the story on how you guys ended up with this boat?
http://www.teamshogren.com/pre-owned...ecutioner.html
http://www.teamshogren.com/pre-owned...ecutioner.html
01-31-2011, 08:04 PM
#86
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Hull #1
Thought it would be cool piece to own down the road and thought it would be cool conversation piece in the showroom. Alot of people like to check it out. Needs some work but overall pretty nice piece considering it's the first one ever built. I hope to restore it next year.
www.teamshogren.com
www.teamshogren.com
What's the story on how you guys ended up with this boat?
http://www.teamshogren.com/pre-owned...ecutioner.html
http://www.teamshogren.com/pre-owned...ecutioner.html
01-31-2011, 08:27 PM
#87
OSO OG
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01-31-2011, 08:36 PM
#88
I guess I'm more hung up on the dealers that missed out on the 10% hold back, that was well before Liberty's time at Fountain. I don't claim to know all the in and outs, but I know the smaller dealers that lost money in deal that hurt them pretty bad.
