A bull in a boatyard

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Oxnard, CA-based Wiggins Lift Co's new forklift, Marina Bull WD370M2, is the biggest marina forklift ever manufactured in the US. The forklift has the ability to lift a 45-ft, 37,000-pound boat 54 t in the air. The manufacturer of industrial forklifts and rough-terrain vehicles created the Marina Bull in response to the requirements of Nokomis, FL-based Gulf Harbor Marina which is operated by former Marine Owners Assn of America Pres Greg Stoudt and his wife, Debbie. The bull is priced at approximately $300,000 depending on options.

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Marine solutions

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A profile of Omnova Solutions Inc., a company that manufactures upholstery and decking material for interiors and exteriors of boats and ships, is presented.

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No easy answers to complex copper paint controversy

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The usage of copper in boat coating and environmental factors associated with this are discussed.

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