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Article: Rinker and Godfrey merge into giant.(Dock Talk)
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- Trailer Boats
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- February 1, 2006
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In a major development in the boatbuilding sector, Godfrey Marine and Rinker Boat Co. announced in November that they have merged. The joining of the two longtime, Indiana-based builders will result in the creation of the fourth largest pleasure boat manufacturing company in the United States.
The new company's boats, available with a wide variety of power options, will be sold by more than 525 dealers nationwide and in 22 countries. Headquarters will be at Godfrey's Elkhart, Indiana, location.
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"Joining forces with Godfrey is a natural ...