Grady Shutdown?

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Today I read on another board something to the effect that Grady is cutting back or maybe closing.I figured it was BS,but maybe someone here could shed some light on this.
 

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Several have reported they have cut back production and gone to a 32 hr week to match reduced demand. That is good business sense. We have already seen some less established and marginal builders close chop. I expect the well managed and top tier builders to wx the storm. Others may not.
 

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This was discussed during our plant tour on 22 May.

The production folks are on a 32-hour, four-day week. They are making 5-6 boats a week, down from the usual 7-8 a week. (The high of 11 a week was some years ago). The line is closed on Fridays.

I'm pretty sure that office staff are on the regular five-days.
 

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We visit our local dealer in middleton quite often and talk to everybody there (never stop dreaming about the BIG one :D ). Haven't heard any rumblings of tough times. They are always busy and seem to be moving their boats.
 

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ocnslr said:
This was discussed during our plant tour on 22 May.

The production folks are on a 32-hour, four-day week. They are making 5-6 boats a week, down from the usual 7-8 a week. (The high of 11 a week was some years ago). The line is closed on Fridays.

I'm pretty sure that office staff are on the regular five-days.

Uh, I think thats 5-6 a DAY, not week.