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The factory tooling, molds and materials will be moved to Vonore shortly afterward with a goal of beginning production with the new model year, tentatively scheduled for late spring. While Dorton said that MasterCraft intends to invite some of the key Hydra-Sports employees to relocate to Vonore, the increase in production will be filled by MasterCraft employees who were laid off due to the downturn. here
2009 was a very tough year for both MasterCraft and Hydra-Sport. Early in the year MasterCraft went into virtual hibernation as the full impact of the Great Recession hit. Unfortunately its parent company was evidently not prepared to see the company through the financial draught. In mid-summer MasterCraft, which stayed in business and pretty much held its market-share position, was recapitalized by Wayzata Investment Partners. Since that time MasterCraft has been back to its old aggressive, innovative, and exciting self.
"We're going to be very conscientious owners and work with the current Hydra-Sports dealer network and customer base to help them through any issues in the field currently and get into what hopefully will be a long-lasting relationship owning that brand for many years to come," Dorton said.
“The customers have basically the same demographics,” he explained. “Hydra-Sports buyers just wake up in the morning and pick up a fishing pole instead of a wakeboard.” more
VONORE, Tenn. – From the moment the assets of Genmar Holdings LLC were put up for sale, MasterCraft had an interest in Hydra-Sports, MasterCraft President John Dorton said in an interview this morning. more
Yes, you can purchase new or used HydraSports boat for sale directly from the distributor in Florida, only the factory is located in Tennessee, so if you wish to have a boat which has already been manufactured and is ready for distribution/sales, then you could go to one of the distribution centers in Florida. Keep in mind that if you choose to do so, that there is a limited amount of customization which can be conducted on the present inventory. Much like a car dealership who would have to order customized parts or send the car off to the factory, such will be the case if the boat requires factory and manufacturing add-ons. more
It has not been widely publicized, but for the past 17 years Plantation Boat Mart has been the unofficial testing center for HydraSports Custom boats. Since its acquisition in 2012, Plantation Boat Mart is now the proud owners of the HydraSports Custom boat line; and so the unofficial has become the official. Potential buyers should not have to worry about the time frame of their boat testing as it is the same as it has always been. That being stated, those who wish to purchase a Hydrasport and view the sea trial of their vessel before purchasing must do so, can do so at either of the two HydraSport factory direct locations or can perform a sea trial at a larger boat show where HydraSport would be present. Again, these sites are in the Florida Keys and in Palm Beach Florida. Out of state buyers may wish to seek out pre-owned HydraSports to see the performance on the water rather than travel out of state for a potential buy. here
While Tennessee remains the HydraSports factory for the creation of these fantastic center console boats for sale, it is not the distributor for those boats. Boats are sold through two main HydraSports dealerships in Florida. These are in the Florida Keys as well as In Palm Beach Florida. From the stand point of a buyer, it is a bit of a negative to have to go to Tennessee to see the progress of a custom made boat being built and then have to go to Florida to the testing center to see the boat being tested. Ideally, the factory and the testing would be within close proximity to one another, or at least in the same state. However, this is not the case as of yet. Buyers should be aware that if they are interested in purchasing a HydraSports Custom Extreme, that he or she may be putting a great many miles on the road between Florida and Tennessee before they actually gain ownership of their one-of-a-kind fishing machine.. more
While there has not been a substantial increase in the Hydra Sport Custom Boats, it can be expected that the prices will eventually increase due to the distance between the main distributor and the manufacturer. Shipping, freight costs, testing, and fine tuning the vessels all require communication between the manufacturing department and the testing department. As the back and forth of the custom vessel can get quite expensive, especially on the larger models which cannot be relocated with a standard trailer, potential increase in the cost of models is expected unless the company chooses to open a factory and manufacturing facility in Florida (which would be idealistic and reduce the cost of production and distribution, though no indications of this action have been stated as of yet). here
While there has not been a substantial increase in the Hydra Sport Custom Boats, it can be expected that the prices will eventually increase due to the distance between the main distributor and the manufacturer. Shipping, freight costs, testing, and fine tuning the vessels all require communication between the manufacturing department and the testing department. As the back and forth of the custom vessel can get quite expensive, especially on the larger models which cannot be relocated with a standard trailer, potential increase in the cost of models is expected unless the company chooses to open a factory and manufacturing facility in Florida (which would be idealistic and reduce the cost of production and distribution, though no indications of this action have been stated as of yet). [links]
While Tennessee remains the HydraSports factory for the creation of these fantastic center console boats for sale, it is not the distributor for those boats. Boats are sold through two main HydraSports dealerships in Florida. These are in the Florida Keys as well as In Palm Beach Florida. From the stand point of a buyer, it is a bit of a negative to have to go to Tennessee to see the progress of a custom made boat being built and then have to go to Florida to the testing center to see the boat being tested. Ideally, the factory and the testing would be within close proximity to one another, or at least in the same state. However, this is not the case as of yet. Buyers should be aware that if they are interested in purchasing a HydraSports Custom Extreme, that he or she may be putting a great many miles on the road between Florida and Tennessee before they actually gain ownership of their one-of-a-kind fishing machine..
It has not been widely publicized, but for the past 17 years Plantation Boat Mart has been the unofficial testing center for HydraSports Custom boats. Since its acquisition in 2012, Plantation Boat Mart is now the proud owners of the HydraSports Custom boat line; and so the unofficial has become the official. Potential buyers should not have to worry about the time frame of their boat testing as it is the same as it has always been. That being stated, those who wish to purchase a Hydrasport and view the sea trial of their vessel before purchasing must do so, can do so at either of the two HydraSport factory direct locations or can perform a sea trial at a larger boat show where HydraSport would be present. Again, these sites are in the Florida Keys and in Palm Beach Florida. Out of state buyers may wish to seek out pre-owned HydraSports to see the performance on the water rather than travel out of state for a potential buy. here
As the company has shifted the ownership to the distributor, when there arise issues dealing with the replacement of parts or warranty, it is quite apt to be transferred to the Tennessee factory. This could involve the person sending the boat to the Tennessee location rather than having the boat fixed in Florida. Remember that the sites in Florida are just for the testing and for the sales and distribution. It would raise to reason that any fixes and manufacturing issues would go to the place in which it was constructed, that being Tennessee. Keep this in mind if buying a new HydraSport.
In 2012, HydraSports Custom boats were purchased by Plantation Boat Mart, a leader in boat distribution and sales. Since the acquiring of the company, there have been some shifts in the manufacturing and the distribution which owners and potential buyers should be aware of. Though these shifts have not considerably changed the HydraSports Custom brand, it has had an impact. Here are some of the key considerations. more
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