I was under the impression that it's going to be an offshore race set up.... Like I said, I don't know to much. My question is... Have we evan explored the idea of bamboo as a type of build wood? I know they are not going to be just re-poping stuff.... They think they can do it better.

i guess we will just have to wait and see what it is all about.

Did this conversation, by chance, happen Tuesday of this week ?

Was it North Korea?

KIA Marine. There you go

Tons of yachts are made in overseas....

Grand Banks, Hargrave, Outer Reef, Cheoy Lee, San Lorenzo are all made over there......If they figured out 1, 5 to 10mm yachts it is only a matter of time before they figure out the faster stuff. Heck, how many molds are for sale after American performance companies went bust?

http://www.safety4sea.com/-new-engin...hipping--12603
94,000 Horsepower, South Korea, just saying

You guys do know that Hyundia is one of the largest ship builders in the world right?

The cars were just a secondary venture, and I really don't think a lot of car companies discount them at this point.

Not much made here anymore anyways. Not good. The GM Long block / Mercruiser uses 3.0 L 4 banger and the 5.7 are made in Mexico, Yamaha Outboard power heads on the smaller motors are what Mercury uses or it least did. All small hp Mercury outboards are made by an Asian outboard manu.

The number one family rec boat 22 ft - 25 ft sold here in America is the 23 / 24 footer Yamaha jet drive boat. At one time this Yamaha Jet drive boat sold more boats than any other boat brand in America of any size. All made by Yamaha.

Also I think Yamaha outboards are now the number one selling outboard in America. Keep in mind its the Americans buying this stuff. How many Asians do you see on the waterways here in America. How many Asians do see driving American made cars or American made motorcycles. But you sure see the Americans buy a lot of Asian products. Especially white Americans.

Also an Asian company owns Ebbtide boats in TN USA. Also one of the largest bass boat companies in the USA is located in Texas all owned by Yamaha (Japan company) which is Skeeter boats. Century Boats was also owned by Yamaha.

More outboard model brands in the USA are owned by other countries. BRP - Canada, Honda, Suzuki, Nissan, and so on all Asian companies

the number 1 jetski sold here is Yamaha or Sea Doo. Nothing American made or owned for those. Again all Americans buying it.

FIRST LOOK, Sign me up!
Looks like these things have huge power and direct drives!