Is Gibson Houseboats no more? I fear it may be

[DitchRider]

I tried calling Gibson for the past week and I am not getting thoough and they are not accepting calls on any of their published numbers or answering their emails.

Sad really.

[BananaTom]

They may have shut down for the winter, I don't know.
But is I was snowed in, I would.

[42gibson]

we were at the plant last june and they were all but shut down then, everyone was laid off but 2 people. we have a boat at fox chapel marine for repairs and they got ahold of ivan ryan the old sales manager to try to find some parts for our boat but he cant find anyone either.i talked to ivan about 3 weeks ago, he was helping the hauler move our boat and he told me he was now working for bluewater.

[Stmbtwle]

Sad, but it's a sign of the times. I think the boating industry (including houseboats) is going to have to restructure itself or die.

[boatlover]

42gibson

What parts do you need. Some of us have been gathering up parts for years. I have 2 Crusader V drives w/mounting, 1 Tranny, and about 200 ft of Gibson railing.

[42gibson]

boatlover


our 42 footer is at fox chapel. so far they need a starboard rudder,prop shaft and prop. thats just to get it into the water to see what type of mechanical rescue it needs. we hit bottom REAL HARD with it . the insurance already has 6000 in it just to get it there and fix the hull.what a mess!i'll keep you in mind on the other parts,thank you.

[boatlover]

42gibson

Also have a set of 18x18x 1 1/4 shaft 4 blade props. Reconditioned never reinstalled.

[Gibson42lc]

Does anyone know where to find gibson railing? I added a dummy flybridge to my lazy cruz and would like
to add railing.

[boatlover]

Gibson42lc

Where are you located? I have some gibson railing. even have the shorter upper deck railing.

[DitchRider]

Boatlover.

How much you want for the props?