OMC dealers divided on Jone's leaving

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David Jones' unexplained resignation from being chairman, CEO and president of Outboard Marine Corp (OMC) has roused different reactions from the dealers of the Waukegan, IL-based boat manufacturer and outboard engine builder. Some dealers are disappointed with Jone's departure for they consider him effective in turning around the company. On the other hand, other dealers are happy that Jones left because the changes he introduced led OMC to a far worse situation.

Outboard Marine Corp.

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OMC's Chapman is back as an owner of Marada

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James Chapman has the reputation of being the person responsible for transforming Outboard Marine Corp (OMC) from a small engine company into a full marine corporation. After he retired from the OMC in 1996, Chapman found another project. He became one of the owners of the Marada Powerboats, a boat builder based in Irvine, KY. He intends to make Marada a recognized, national brand and build-up its reputation as a builder of excellent boats.

Marada Powerboats

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Yes, it's a steering wheel on Vanguard's SunGlider

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Portsmouth, RI-based Vanguard Sailboats' SunGlider is an innovative craft that links the thrill of boardsailing with the ease of sailing. The one- person craft has a carlike steering wheel that protrudes out of the cent erof its hull, a sturdier hull than a sailboard, a wide standing platform, a spring-loaded dagger board and a kick-up rudder. The SunGlider is sold at $2,800, a price which is $100 more than the closese comparable boat.

Product information, Sporting and Athletic Goods Manufacturing, Sailboards, Vanguard Sailboat

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