G3 Boats, of Lebanon Mo., planned this week to lay off about one-fifth of its work force because of the poor market for aluminum boats.
In all, 53 workers are affected, the Lebanon Daily Record reported.
G3 Boats is a Yamaha-owned boat company and manufactures more than 100 models of aluminum fishing boats and pontoons.
A call for comment this morning was not immediately returned.
The online/in-person show was deemed a success, but organizers say it can’t compare to a traditional boat show. “We took the best action available to us.”
Preconference workshops at the virtual event will focus on electrical code updates, BIG grant application guidance and marina operations.
Jake Kuck had previously served as North American sales manager.
The U.K. builder is making changes to its facility to increase production and the size of its RIBs.
Oxe’s range of diesel outboards get EPA approval and the Association of Marina Industries’ Training Institute releases its certification course schedule.
With most of the winter boat shows canceled, will dealers see a slowdown in demand heading into spring?
