Interesting Article by Yeargin

[NautiqueJeff]

I was reading through Soundings Trade Only, and came across an article written by Bill Yeargin. It gives some interesting views on global trends affecting the marine industry, and the failure of the industry to recognize signs of a slowing economy earlier than it did. If you're interested, give it a read. I was able to track down an online version.

http://www.tradeonlytoday.com/compon...-on-your-radar

[Rick]

Fascinating

Wow! I think he's right its going to be a wild ride. At least I'm in Biotech. We'll see about his prediction there.

[Chexi]

Relax. The world will end before most of this comes to pass.

[CradGen2]

I agree, interesting. I also agree with a lot he said. I'm wondering if CC would have come out with a couple new boats in this markets. Lots of $$$ in re-tooling a plant.

At the end of the day, I'm glad they did. I hope they will weather the strom, which I think they will. CC will still be leading the charge when the economy turns. I guess there is something to be said for only building 3000 boats a year. I'm sure that number is down.

Crad

[Nautiqueman]

great article to think about!

[AbunDiga909]

"We take any type of payment but the real thing." <-- very interesting...

1971-->US taken off gold standard
20??-->US taken off cash standard?

I'm only half joking about that. Whoever invented the idea of "credit" really screwed us over...

[Chexi]

Wait..., "Three- dimensional printing will eventually allow us to print our own products at home..." I think Bill has been watching too much Star Trek NG. Unless by products he means printed circuit boards and OLED screens (neither of which are finished products), I do not see this happening during the lifetime of any human beeing presently living.

[AirTool]

Wait..., "Three- dimensional printing will eventually allow us to print our own products at home..." I think Bill has been watching too much Star Trek NG. Unless by products he means printed circuit boards and OLED screens (neither of which are finished products), I do not see this happening during the lifetime of any human beeing presently living.

I wish it were true NOW. I'd print me a decent toggle switch.