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Old 08-01-2016 | 08:22 AM
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Ace marine engine man heading to work for Innovation Marine, http://speedonthewater.com/in-the-ne...ngines-closing
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Old 08-01-2016 | 09:16 AM
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Sorry to hear of the closing of Potter Performance. The shop was incredible . Here is a tour: https://youtu.be/juNHKiZIjoY
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Old 08-01-2016 | 01:31 PM
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didn't he start at innovation ? Maybe he just got tired of all the other crap and just wants to build motors.
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Old 08-01-2016 | 01:52 PM
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This is another chapter in the book about center console with outboards taking over inboards.
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Old 08-01-2016 | 02:07 PM
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Not necessarily.

However, many times, it is better being an employee than the employer.Sometimes, not.
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Old 08-01-2016 | 02:49 PM
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Originally Posted by Keith Atlanta
This is another chapter in the book about center console with outboards taking over inboards.
I would agree and combined with the sale of the building/equipment being able to pad the retirement nest egg..... Your business model is changing, real estate prices getting back to boom time high and the guy said he is 55.....How many more hot sweaty days in the bilge do you want to have!

Notice Tommy from Chief is doing something similar (merger instead but also get rid of the brick and mortar shop/expense in the expensive S Florida zip code).
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Old 08-01-2016 | 02:58 PM
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Good for him!
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Old 08-01-2016 | 03:39 PM
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Notice Tommy from Chief is doing something similar (merger instead but also get rid of the brick and mortar shop/expense in the expensive S Florida zip code).

I was driving down 595 last week and I didnt see the shop. Thought maybe I wasnt paying attention. Thought I read a story about him partnering... Did Tommy move too?
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Originally Posted by Keith Atlanta
I was driving down 595 last week and I didnt see the shop. Thought maybe I wasnt paying attention. Thought I read a story about him partnering... Did Tommy move too?
http://speedonthewater.com/in-the-ne...VuZ2luZXMiXQ==

Partnering but all engine building is being done in Michigan


He added that the collaboration between the two companies is more about sharing information and resources rather than changing the way things are done. Before the end of this year all of the engine production, rigging, and service will be moved to Spring Lake.
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Old 08-01-2016 | 04:10 PM
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Smart guys being discussed here. They know enough about their expertise, where the industry is headed and real estate decisions to take pride from the equation and benefit from it.

I hope it works for all parties.
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