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Default bad economy but Chicago boat sales are good.

Dealers are feeling the crunch but...

http://www.chicagotribune.com/news/l...,3293112.story

"Marina managers say they are also seeing some newcomers -- and
certainly more bargain hunters -- who are enjoying a buyer's market on
boats, heavily discounted because of the bad economy. Sailboats and
lower-end aluminum craft have been easier to sell, experts said....

"We are definitely selling boats -- the reason being, we are moving
them at discounts," said Warren Moulis, an owner of Fox Lake Marina
off the Chain O' Lakes. Most of the marina's 280 slips are full this
summer, he said."

I say good for them!