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Robert
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Initially Posted - 07/03/2006 : 11:46:10

I spent last week at the Warner Hilton in Woodland Hills and drove past Catalina yachts every morning. There were no boats being worked on that appeared to be larger than 27 feet. The large molds were stacked on top of one another in the back. Only the Canoga side yard was being used. Most of the boats were small trailables, C22s and maybe a C250 or two. With the exception of two boats on trailers the other side yard was being used for employee parking. Is Catalina remodeling their line, changing over to new models or getting out of town?

2WX@55

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britinusa
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Response Posted - 07/03/2006 : 12:05:43

The company has too many dealers worldwide to shut down, so that's not going to happen.
Have you been on a tour of the works?

I do know that the Florida Factory has been building many of the bigger boats, and they are now also producing the C250s there. (Jerry Butz our dealer took delivery of one of the first C250WB from the florida yard earlier this year.)

I would dearly like to visit the factory and see production processes.

I don't think we have anything to worry about. And I'm sure that a dealer/local resident to the area will be watching this forum and will chime in pretty quick. (Hint Hint

Paul

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RedRedWhine
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Response Posted - 07/03/2006 : 19:00:52

From what I understand that they are in the process of closing the California plant. This is due to the California enviromental laws that make it difficult to use the resins and fiberglass. It is easer and cheaper to build elseware. I also have heard that the city wants the land that the plant is not now for shopping or other comerical operations. They are giving Catalina a hard time so they will seel and move. I would not worry Catalina will be around for a long time.

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Robert
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Response Posted - 07/03/2006 : 19:26:27

Although, we live in northern California, I was able to tour the factory and see our boat being built.
Frank has been legendary in regard to calling the state's bluff. Every time they tried to pressure him, he would counter by taking the plant to Mexico. May be they made him an offer that he couldn't refuse. Iam sure that Catalina is not stopping production, but I wonder if the city fathers are going to ask Boeing, which is down the street, to move.
Robert

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