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This Month's Featured Articles

- Introduction
- Featured Article - Genmar Holdings files bankruptcy on June 1st
- Product Review - Silent Running liquid sound dampening
- Boat Safety - Operation Dry Water
- Joke of the Month - Navy Intelligence, Civilian Logic

Introduction

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Featured Article - Genmar Holdings files bankruptcy on June 1st


Just when the industry seemed to show signs of life, the world's second largest fiberglass powerboat manufacturer files bankruptcy.

The maker of 15 different boat lines filed for chapter 11 bankruptcy protection on June 1st. This came as somewhat of a surprise as the company's chairman and CEO, Mr. Irwin L. Jacobs has been much of a optimist throughout the economic downturn.

According to court documents, there were a number of factors leading up to the filing. The economic downturn was a primary factor but it was also the drying up of financing sources and the declining consumer confidence that took its toll on the company. Vendors have been stretched to the limit as well and may not be willing to extend addtional credit to Genmar without some additional assurances they will be paid.

Time will tell the fate of over 1,000 dealers worldwide. Genmar one of largest powerboat builder in the world, is second only to Brunswick who is also having difficulty weathering this economic storm.

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Product Review - Silent Running liquid sound dampening

Here's a unique product that you don't hear about often but how many boaters would like to reduce the noise level of their boats while cruising.

It's easier than you think with a liquid product called Silent Running SR 1000 Marine Coating. This is a high performance, water based, vibration dampening liquid.

Boat owners, builders and designers use this product in existing and new boat construction. SR 1000 is U.S. Coast Guard approved for all marine applications, including engine rooms, bulkheads, ceilings, bow thrusters, and gen set covers. Engine noise and vibration is absorbed and dissipated.

The application is easy, saves space and time and reduces installation costs. It can be applied with a sprayer, brush or roller and it cleans up quick with just water.

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Boat Safety - Operation Dry Water

As our fellow boaters go out on the water and summer gets into full swing, please be aware of the consequences of the Captain drinking.

Waterway officials are implementing a crackdown this summer called Operation Dry Water. The goal is to let people know that boating and alcohol don't mix. Their hope is maybe people will think twice about getting into a boat with an operator who is inebriated.

Operation Dry Water is a coordinated, national weekend of Boating Under the Influence (BUI) detection and enforcement aimed at reducing the number of alcohol-related accidents and fatalities and fostering a stronger and more visible deterrent to alcohol use on the water.

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Joke of the Month - Navy Intelligence, Civilian Logic


The navy psychiatrist was interviewing a potential recruit. To determine the young man's response to looming trouble, the psychiatrist asked, " Imagine looking out the window right now and seeing an enemy battleship coming down the street. What would you do?"

The recruit scoffed, " It's a city street! No ship could make it anywhere near here!

"Come on, use your imagination!" snapped the psychiatrist.

"Okay", said the recruit, "I guess I would sink it with a torpedo.

"And just where would you get the torpedo?", asked the frustrated psychiatrist.

"I imagine I would get it from the same place we got the battleship!"