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Study Group: Boat Industry Experts(?)

Council Members in this Study Group: 63

This study group may include experts knowledgeable on topics such as automotive manufacturing and dealerships, after market distribution, alcoholic and non-alcoholic beverages, convenience stores, supermarkets, packaged goods manufacturing, department stores and discounters, jewelry and cosmetics, hotels and resorts, restaurants, casinos, and the travel industry, among others.

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Leading Experts in this Study Group

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Craig Marston, Managing Director, CEM MarineCraig Marston
Managing Director
CEM Marine

Craig Marston is Managing Director at CEM Marine, a firm providing consulting services in the maritime and shipping industry. Mr. Marston has more than 20 years of experience in the maritime industry, including Profit and Loss (P&L) responsibility for the largest US-flag fleet of ocean-going dry bulk...


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David Taylor
President
Taylor Consulting, Inc.

David Taylor is the President of Taylor Consulting Inc., specializing in both marine and environmental management consulting, where he has worked since January 2007. Mr. Taylor was the Senior Vice President, Sales and Marketing for the US Marine Division of Brunswick Corporation, a recreational boat...


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Phil Keeter, President, Marine Retail Association of AmericaPhil Keeter
President
Marine Retail Association of America

Phil Keeter is President of the Marine Retail Association of America. Mr. Keeter oversees the operations of the association, an organization providing benefits to marine retailers, including legislative representation and educational opportunities. Mr. Keeter has experience with over 3500 marine retailers...


Michael Cain, President / Consultant, MFC ConsultingMichael Cain
President / Consultant
MFC Consulting

Michael Cain, President of MFC Consulting, serves the automotive industry working with some of the largest dealers in the country. Mr. Cain has more than 25 years of varied automotive industry experience developing marketing, sales and financial strategies. In addition, he has assisted dealers in...


John Snedeker
Chairman & Chief Executive Officer
Synergistic Dynamics, Inc.

John Snedeker is Chairman and Chief Executive Officer of Synergistic Dynamics (SDI), a multi-discipline consulting firm that has been serving the ship building, ship repair, shipping, defense and offshore energy industries since 1983. SDI's core competencies are Federal contracts, business and financial...


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Robert Hintz, Board Member, Wisconsin Powersports Dealers AssociationRobert Hintz
Board Member
Wisconsin Powersports Dealers Association

Robert Hintz serves as General Manager and Owner of Engelhart Center in Wisconsin, a $12M per year powersports, trailer, and lawn care dealer. Mr. Hintz is also a Board Member of Wisconsin Powersports Dealers Association, a non-profit Wisconsin sports dealership association focused on building a cohesive...


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Chris Davies
CEO
Boats Inc.

Chris Davies is currently the CEO and Owner of Boats Inc. of Morehead City, NC. Mr. Davies has run Boats Inc., since its inception in 1972 and has full operational oversight of the business. Currently, they sell Robalo and Sundance brand boats as well as Bombardier and Yamaha salt water motors. Previously,...


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Australian Ore Prices Unlikely To Hurt Dry Shipping | 07-01-2008
Analysis of: Reaction mixed | www.tradewinds.no
Author: Craig Marston, Managing Director, CEM Marine

Tradewinds reported that Rio Tinto and BHP Billington have finalized contracts with Baosteel for an 80%+ increase in the price of iron ore out of Australia.  This compares favorably to the Vale benchmark achieved earlier this year for a 65% increase out of Brazil and reflects the freight differential...

Fuel Surcharge Under Scrutiny In Jones Act Trades | 07-01-2008
Analysis of: Matson sued | www.tradewinds.no
Author: Craig Marston, Managing Director, CEM Marine

Tradewinds reported that Rhythm of Life Cosmetics has filed a "me too" law suit against Matson Navigation Company (Nasdaq:ALEX) citing the DOJ investigation into the Jones Act liner trades.  This is the first suit against Matson, whom does not participate in the Puerto Rico trade where most of...

DRILLING ON THE OCS | 06-20-2008
Analysis of: Rush to exploit new offshore oil hampered by shortage of drilling ships | www.iht.com
Author: John Snedeker, Chairman & Chief Executive Officer, Synergistic Dynamics, Inc.

THE INTERNATIONAL HERALD TRIBUNE HAS PUT THE "CART BEFORE THE HORSE". CONSTRAINTS ON PRODUCING OIL AND NATURAL GAS ON THE AREAS OF THE OUTER CONTINENTAL SHELVES OF THE US ARE NOT THE CURRENT HIGH DEMAND, WORLD WIDE, FOR DRILL SHIPS, BUT THE MANY STEPS THAT WILL HAVE TO BE TAKEN BEFORE ANY DRILLING...

Older Bulk Carriers Will Exit The Market In 2010 | 06-11-2008
Analysis of: Dry bulk faces fleet 'age crisis' | www.tradewinds.no
Author: Craig Marston, Managing Director, CEM Marine

A significant percentage of the dry bulk fleet continues to trade past the normal retirement age of 25 years due to robust rates.  This will be corrected in 2010, when new vessels will push down rates and push out vintage tonnage.

Offshore Service Companies Finally Show Some Restraint | 06-10-2008
Analysis of: Orders stunted | www.tradewinds.no
Author: Craig Marston, Managing Director, CEM Marine

Perhaps a bit too late, we are seeing signs of a cut off in new vessel orders for the offshore service sector.

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