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Fountain Powerboats Files Chapter 11 Bankruptcy

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  1. YachtForums, Aug 25, 2009
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    Fountain Powerboats Files Chapter 11 Bankruptcy​

    From Trade Only...

  2. YachtForums, Aug 25, 2009
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    In other news, Pawn Shops in Washington, North Carolina have reported an increase in the number of gold chains for sale...
  3. K1W1, Aug 25, 2009
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    What's that got to do with Yachting?:D
  4. CaptTom, Aug 25, 2009
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    Reggie only has $3 in assets? Boy, he really waited until the end to file.
    It's a shame to see another go through this.
  5. Seafarer, Aug 25, 2009
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    Reggie Fountain is widely known in his market segment to be somewhat of a connoisseur of tacky gold neck accessories. He never left the 1970s.


    Let's take a look... and a closer look...

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  6. Grecko, Aug 25, 2009
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    And my wife sometimes complains that I don't update my style and wardrobe often enough.....:eek:

    Getting back to the topic tho... Sorry that this happened, he has built some fantastic boats over the years.. Just goes to show that no matter how well heeled some of your customers are, it is hard to be immune to downturns like this...
  7. C4ENG, Aug 26, 2009
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    Finally K1 didn't know something HA HA!
  8. Hiper, Aug 27, 2009
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    It's a pity to see Fountain in this situation. According to Reggie, Brunswick had offered to buy Reggie's share in Fountain Powerboats (51%) about 5 years ago for $25.5m. He thought the company was worth more and refused the offer.

    Maybe should start selling some of the 315 apartments or shopping complexes he owns :)

    http://www.fountainpowerboats.com/sport/reggie/reggie_other.html
  9. K1W1, Aug 27, 2009
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    Have a look at the word Facetious, it should explain why I wrote that.