How could we let this happen?
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How could we let this happen?
Blame it on BU!
Most Cobalts not being made in Kansas anymore!
Sad Day. Maybe I'm late to this party but just found out.
Most Cobalts not being made in Kansas anymore!
Sad Day. Maybe I'm late to this party but just found out.
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"Kids in Tow2"
"Pot The Jus" Originator :-)
Neenah Wi
#ItsBu'sfault
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Re: How could we let this happen?
Didn't Cobalt try this? Believe they were making Marker One boats in TN for a bit but decided that the quality of the boats produced in Kansas was far superior? Think they told us that during the factory tour?
End of an Era.
FormulaChat.com?
End of an Era.
FormulaChat.com?
JEFF & KATIE
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KENTUCKY
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Ebony Black 2017 R5 8.2 Merc Big Block
CANDIED RED 2007 222 320hp 6.2L - Sold
KENTUCKY
"Pudgy the had down harder!"
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Re: How could we let this happen?
Agree. Time to update your signature!
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"Kids in Tow2"
"Pot The Jus" Originator :-)
Neenah Wi
#ItsBu'sfault
#FARCON Marine CC Core!
Re: How could we let this happen?
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yes...so very sad. End of an era but the writing was on the wall.
yes...so very sad. End of an era but the writing was on the wall.
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496 MagHO
(sold )
Erie, PA
Currently boatless (for now)
will fly for food
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Re: How could we let this happen?
Nothing is official other than we currently do not own a boat. It's a wonderful feeling really. Don't tell Katie I said that.
JEFF & KATIE
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Ebony Black 2017 R5 8.2 Merc Big Block
CANDIED RED 2007 222 320hp 6.2L - Sold
KENTUCKY
"Pudgy the had down harder!"
TeamNAUTI
Ebony Black 2017 R5 8.2 Merc Big Block
CANDIED RED 2007 222 320hp 6.2L - Sold
KENTUCKY
"Pudgy the had down harder!"
Re: How could we let this happen?
say WUT!!Big Block Power wrote: ↑Thu May 09, 2024 8:19 pm Blame it on BU!
Most Cobalts not being made in Kansas anymore!
Sad Day. Maybe I'm late to this party but just found out.
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Re: How could we let this happen?
There is a Formula Boats forum and I've visited it on occasion as I do love their boats as much as Cobalt. Very little activity in that forum though.
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Re: How could we let this happen?
.CobaltDeadHead wrote: ↑Mon May 13, 2024 4:56 pmThere is a Formula Boats forum and I've visited it on occasion as I do love their boats as much as Cobalt. Very little activity in that forum though.
True...plus more of a closer family feel here....and FChat does not have as many pics!
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2002 Cobalt 262
&
2005 Cobalt 263
496 MagHO
(sold )
Erie, PA
Currently boatless (for now)
will fly for food
(CChat moderator)
&
2005 Cobalt 263
496 MagHO
(sold )
Erie, PA
Currently boatless (for now)
will fly for food
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Re: How could we let this happen?
So where did the manufacturing move to?
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Re: How could we let this happen?
A lot of surf and ski boats seem to be made in Tennessee, and I'm guessing they're consolidating there.
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Re: How could we let this happen?
There are a lot of boat builders / boat building talent in TN - location on the TN river and distribution to the eastern US along with the business friendly nature of TN are factors.
Malibu
SeaRay
MasterCraft
to name a few of the big ones.
Malibu
SeaRay
MasterCraft
to name a few of the big ones.
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Re: How could we let this happen?
I think those things are the biggest factors for sure. Not that here in KS, we aren't friendly to businesses, but we don't have near the things to offer as TN or many other states do. There is virtually no visiting tax revenue, so money for thinks like roads/state and county services, and even tax incentives, are all paid for (for the most part) by residents of KS. That coupled with the fact that Fredonia is a small town, even for KS standards, and I honestly surprised Cobalt has been able to stick around as long as they have. The only real thing going for it is fairly low cost of living / doing business, and location to several small to medium sized lakes.
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Re: How could we let this happen?
Move surf boat production to Tennessee
Keep standard bowrider production back where it all began and offer a different series for non-surf
Win/win for all
Keep standard bowrider production back where it all began and offer a different series for non-surf
Win/win for all
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2010 Key West 186 DC - retired
Lake Winnipesaukee
2010 Key West 186 DC - retired
Lake Winnipesaukee
Re: How could we let this happen?
TN state income tax: 0.
KS state income tax: up to 5.7%.
KS state income tax: up to 5.7%.
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