06/30/2010 04:09:43 PM
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Forkliftking
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There is an auction, 7-27-10, at the Sumerset plant.
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George Allard
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06/30/2010 08:08:44 PM
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Amelia
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That's a shame.
Is anybody here planning to attend? Would this be a good way to purchase galley gear and other bits and pieces? I have quite a shopping list, but can't get away to see for myself.
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Amelia
Edenton, NC
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07/01/2010 04:02:52 AM
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Forkliftking
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For mor info, go to Myron Bowling.com. Plant Closed
200 Sumerset Blvd. in Somerset, KY 42501
TUESDAY, JULY 27th at 10AM
Inspection: Day prior from 9:00 AM - 4:00 PM
CLEAN FACILITY WITH LATE MODEL EQUIPMENT
Featuring: 2009 KENWORTH T800 Truck Tractor, Several Vehicles,
Truck Tractors & Trailers, 2007 AMERICOR Plate Roll & Tube Bender,
CINCINNATI Press Brake & Shear, 2006 PRIMELINE Press Brake & Shear,
(20+) Welders, Woodworking Equipment, Lift Trucks to 20,000# Capacity
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George Allard
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07/02/2010 10:24:40 AM
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davidridenour
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Wow thats just sad.
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"Miss Maggie"
Sequoyah Marina, Norris lake,TN
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07/06/2010 03:52:35 PM
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klandersnitrox
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Hard to believe.
But with so many used boats on the market - who knows when they will be able to come back.
We love our Sumerset and believe that they are definitely one of the best in the industry.
Guess my next boat will be a sharpe 
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Nitrox 2005 16x68 Summerset Houseboat Lake Lanier, Ga
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07/13/2010 07:28:59 AM
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Capt. Ray
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I have heard that the only lake style boat plants open are Horizon, Sharpe & Thoroughbred.
Harbor Master closed . I heard they cut up the molds.
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Old Hickory Lake
2002 - 16 X 70 Sumerset
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07/13/2010 08:34:26 AM
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endurance
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We can't forget Destination Yachts. I ran into Destination Yachts owner Sheldon Graber at our local boat show this spring. We discussed some of the majors that had gone out of business and he added, only half joking, that he was now the largest houseboat builder left standing. I wish him and all the other builders well.
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07/13/2010 10:44:58 AM
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BENMURPHY
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Sad to hear about all the boat builders. I have a Burnscraft which I have heard was where Harbor Master got their original molds. If they did cut up the molds this will end a long line of proven boats in this country.
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07/13/2010 01:54:45 PM
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dmoore
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Does anyone know if Lakeview Yachts is still in business?
Edited: 07/13/2010 at 05:52:14 PM by dmoore
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07/14/2010 12:14:38 PM
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EastTNBoater
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Lakeview is still in business. My parent's have a 2008 model from them. My dad talked to them a few weeks back. They are only building what someone orders - no spec boats.
And, sadly, Bruce -the owner - has cancer.
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07/14/2010 03:11:48 PM
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BENMURPHY
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I spoke with the man at Harbor Master today and yes they have destroyed the molds. Sad reflection on our economy but the price of new boats just priced a lot of us out of the market for new boats. I think all the manufacturers added too many extras and upgrades. On the other hand the value of our old boats may stabilize or may even go up.
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07/14/2010 07:18:33 PM
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DaleHollow
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another example of how the new boat buyer is getting the short end of all this, is all those skilled labors who were laid off, several years ago when the market w/south & who had tons of houseboat building experience they had to go get work else where, so what or who is building your boat today.
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"Come OOON Back............
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07/15/2010 11:20:35 AM
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dmoore
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Yes, that too is another affect. The marina owners I'm sure
walk their docks and shake their heads at all the for sale signs on
houseboats. Did the same thing that occurred in the housing
market happen to the houseboat industry? People wanting more
than they can really afford and lenders willing to loan them more
than they can pay for.????
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07/19/2010 07:35:10 AM
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Capt. Ray
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The story I heaerd was Harbor Master had a potential buyer for their hull/fiberglass plant on the river in Gallatin, TN. They had to move the molds out in a hurry to clean it up for the buyer so they cut them up and sent them out. The deal fell through.
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Old Hickory Lake
2002 - 16 X 70 Sumerset
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