Outerlimits Sale Complete
12-07-2015 | 01:01 PM
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From: bluffton sc
Personally, I would like to thank Matt for originally bringing the report of the new ownership of Outerlimits/reporting on the commitment that Joe has made to the product and the employees of Mike's company... and I would like to applaud those on OSO that kept the integrity of the thread in the nature it was created.
I am sure that it was a decision that wasn't taken lightly by everyone involved as it is Mike Fiore's legacy. Fortunately those that were in control of Mike's company after his tragic passing took the actions they did to keep Outerlimits as we all know it, building boats.
Mike's wife Shonda, the Fiore and Whipple Family's, the dedicated employees of Outerlimits, Joe, Mike's close friends and Matt Trulio - all have a reason to be offended by the tangents that this thread has gone off on. The family is still dealing with their loss and this mud slinging/ soap box "holier than thou" critiques of a negative nature (which no one has any personal involvement to critique on) has to give everyone involved are real warm and fuzzy feeling towards people at the moment.
Mike was a good down to earth guy that built a beautiful, well engineered craft......now his boats and future designs will now continue!
I am sure that it was a decision that wasn't taken lightly by everyone involved as it is Mike Fiore's legacy. Fortunately those that were in control of Mike's company after his tragic passing took the actions they did to keep Outerlimits as we all know it, building boats.
Mike's wife Shonda, the Fiore and Whipple Family's, the dedicated employees of Outerlimits, Joe, Mike's close friends and Matt Trulio - all have a reason to be offended by the tangents that this thread has gone off on. The family is still dealing with their loss and this mud slinging/ soap box "holier than thou" critiques of a negative nature (which no one has any personal involvement to critique on) has to give everyone involved are real warm and fuzzy feeling towards people at the moment.
Mike was a good down to earth guy that built a beautiful, well engineered craft......now his boats and future designs will now continue!
12-07-2015 | 02:53 PM
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From: Richfield,WI
So much negativity with this thread, when really this is a happy time in the go fast community. Instead of another leading boat builder in this industry falling to the wayside, it's going to continue stronger than ever. Win, win for everyone involved. Workers keep their jobs, customers continue to buy boats and the legacy of Mike Fiore continues.
I've personally have had the pleasure to get to know Joe Sgro very well over the last few years and consider him a friend. I've been lucky enough to have many dinners, poker runs and even run boats with him. He is one the most stand up guys in this business. His passion for boats, Outerlimits, Mike Fiore's Legacy and a sucsessful business is truly inspiring to younger guy like in this boating community. I consider the OL community a tight knit family, that I am happy to be a part of. I don't know the facts or do I even care to of the past, all I know is I don't think there is a man that would walk into a company that had it's ups and downs and stick his neck out the way that Joe has done. Well done Joe! And Danny keep doing what Mike taught you to do.
I've personally have had the pleasure to get to know Joe Sgro very well over the last few years and consider him a friend. I've been lucky enough to have many dinners, poker runs and even run boats with him. He is one the most stand up guys in this business. His passion for boats, Outerlimits, Mike Fiore's Legacy and a sucsessful business is truly inspiring to younger guy like in this boating community. I consider the OL community a tight knit family, that I am happy to be a part of. I don't know the facts or do I even care to of the past, all I know is I don't think there is a man that would walk into a company that had it's ups and downs and stick his neck out the way that Joe has done. Well done Joe! And Danny keep doing what Mike taught you to do.
