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Old 04-17-2012, 06:42 AM   #11
Peter B
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City: Ex-Brisbane, (Australia), now Bribie Island, Qld
Vessel Name: Now boatless - sold 6/2018
Vessel Model: Had a Clipper (CHB) 34
Join Date: Jun 2008
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Most boat builders have experienced downturns with the effects of the GFC being felt a bit more in those circles than most others because they used to sell so much to overseas buyers. However, they were not quite as badly affected as many countries, as thanks to our commodities markets, we weathered the GFC better than most. A good example was Riviera, which sells millions of dollars worth of fast cruisers all over the world. Two yrs ago it had to go into receivership, but there was a big announcement just recently it has traded itself out of receivership and now back in private hands and re-employing. So yes, the boat-building industry here is "alive", and getting better, but maybe not quite yet "well".
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