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  1. Member Musclford's Avatar
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    #21
    Quote Originally Posted by n2ratfishin View Post
    "Mismanaged" companies...that has been the death of many. But, the media and public alike love to crucify the "greedy" people who have the talent to keep them afloat.
    Yep, I just found the write up on another forum, and thought I'd share it, not knowing it was in the stickies above. I did however meet a guy that worked with Storie since 1985 at Champion, he repairs Champions gel coat and restores boats,. Hopefully sending ours to him in near future.
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    #22
    There's some good stories up there if you're ever bored and looking for something to do/read.

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    #23
    Quote Originally Posted by ChampioNman View Post
    That's from Matt Mosher. Not Musclford. That article was posted on www.bassboatmagazine.com the same story that is in the stickies on the top of the page.
    I thought I remembered Matt saying a lot of that. Didn't know if this was on of his relatives.
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    #24
    Yup, it was my Grandpa Mosher who gave my pops the money who intern lent it to John for the re-start up loan. RIP Gramps.

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    #25
    Quote Originally Posted by MMosher View Post
    Yup, it was my Grandpa Mosher who gave my pops the money who intern lent it to John for the re-start up loan. RIP Gramps.
    To your Gramps!!!

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    #26
    That is quite a story. I'm glad you guys shared it. In a way, it makes me love my Champ even more!

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