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Local boat builder closes after 15 years By Jayne Hanson Wednesday, April 8, 2009 5:35 PM MST A local boat manufacturer of two well-known brands of powerboats closed its doors Wednesday after 15 years of manufacturing and selling the floating luxury items. Power Marine and Motor Sports Inc, manufacturing corporation of Magic Powerboats and Sleek Powerboats, bid farewell to its employees and consumers Monday for unknown reasons, according to the corporation’s owner. “We are not bankrupt, we are just closing our doors. …It is very hard,” said Ron Moyes, owner of Magic and Sleek brand boat manufacturing corporation. The longtime owner of the Lake Havasu City-based manufacturing plant and sales office would not comment as to reasons surrounding the company’s closure. “We started downsizing (staff) last September,” Moyes said. Approximately 20 employees were affected by the closing this week, he siad. “I think it is a big loss … it is symptomatic of what is happening in the marine industry right now,” said Jim Salscheider, executive director of Lake Havasu City Marine Association. Moyes is the immediate past president and one of the founders of the Lake Havasu City Marine Association. According to Salscheider, Lake Havasu City is currently home to four boat manufacturer companies that build boats from start to finish. Two other local companies build boat hulls and tops, which are then sold to other companies for finishing and branding, he said. Moyes provided Today’s News-Herald with the farewell letter that will post today on the company’s Web site www.magicpowerboats.com that includes the message “We never imagined that we would be writing this letter to our amazing customers and friends. With tremendous hesitation and heartache we are closing our doors. “The last 15 years have been filled with challenges, amazing memories, hard work and pride. “Thank your for your business. “We are so thankful that you were all a part of our journey!” You may contact the reporter at [email protected]  

so is it true that the flooring co. got stuck with all those boats??? and what is happining with them???  

Unfortunately I don't think Magic/Sleek will be the last. I hope all the employees land on there feet quickly.  

Wow, to bad to see this happen awesome looking boats , feel for all those workers that no longer have a place to work. hope thing get better soon.  

Wow. This is just like Crane Cams closing it's doors. HUGE. Sleek has been making boats since, what - late '60s / early '70s? End of an era. Maybe someone will jump in and pick up the pieces.  

Very sad. What's even sadder is that most people look at the boating industry as "floating luxury items." A lot of people mad good livings for themselves, others, and communities such as Lake Havasu. Now if a hundred plus boats get auctioned off at some point, no-one with a deck boat will be able to sell their boat for a decent amount of money for a long time. Good for the buyers, bad for the rest of the boating community.  

Outdrive1 said: Now if a hundred plus boats get auctioned off at some point, no-one with a deck boat will be able to sell their boat for a decent amount of money for a long time. Good for the buyers, bad for the rest of the boating community. Click to expand...

Someone will pick up all those hulls for a song and a dance, and Magic 2 will be born. The new hull and top deck they made (H Series) is really nice. I hope the molds are sold to someone that puts it in production.  

Rick....what is the difference on the H series?  

Looks like Magic Boats will be more affordable now! Sad, though.  

when the economy picks up, can the former owner just one day decide to re-open the shop and put magic back in business, or would he have to change the name, go through legal issues, etc.?  

Yes, they can. Taylor jetboats from Cushing Oklahoma closed in the mid 1990's, Roger Taylor still owns all legal rights to the brand and all it's emblems, insignias, etc. Everything we Taylor owner's have done to use the logo on the Taylor Boat's Roost website, and on t-shirts, stickers, etc, has had to have his blessing. Fortunately we found him early on in the website and have built a good working relationship with him. Great guy, just don't try to shank him legally. He sued at least one hull splasher back in the day (Galaxy).  

Sad to read.  

It's a sad day. Love em or hate em, I think Magic was great for both the boating world, and Havasu. I know they were KEY for the Food Drive Poker Run, and I'm sure their contributions will be missed.  

When they were going strong, they empoyed a lot of people. They were good for the local economy and their closing will be a big loss.  

KONK said: The "H" series is an incredibly nice boat, the "H' stands for (Hydraulic) because of the bimini top. The "C" series (Classic) boat is the original bottom boat with a single step. There is also the "S" series bottom witch stands for (Sport), it has several bottom changes and two steps runs 3-4 mph faster, quicker planing, better rough water ride. How do I know all of this? Because I have worked for Ron for 5 Years, I am the one who redesigned the "S" bottom, both hydraulic bimini tops and the "H" series boat, and all of the other trick little gadgets Ron needed to have, all of which I am very proud to have been a part of. Ron was a great man to work for. He cared a great deal for all of his employees, customers and the boating community. This is very difficult to write knowing that is now all over. I will miss dearly the relationship that has grown over the years. (Looking for work) KONK devil Click to expand...

As an owner of a few Magic boats in the past, it's a sad day for me. From the very early days when Ken Brown owned it to now, they've built some great boats. I remember seeing Leroy Schneider out in the first Rock Hard 34' Sorcerer and said to myself I've gotta have one.  

Bohica said: . . . I remember seeing Leroy Schneider out in the first Rock Hard 34' Sorcerer and said to myself I've gotta have one. Click to expand...

Who flooring for them? Was it US Bank? Sad news for sure.  

ditto Miss Venomous  

Sleek/Magic is a big part of boating history. For instance, the 34 Sorcerer was a Don Aronow hull. There is a lot of history in that company and I'm sad to see them go. Pesky Varmint  

Maybe Ron can work out a deal with say, Nordic, to take over the assets and molds as a Magic division of another company. Sad to see. I worked with them on several claims, they are always very helpful.  

Damn this sucks! I really liked the "H" too. Always was one of my favorite deck boats, always will be I suppose. Now I have to keep my eyes open for a shot at an "H" for sale in the midst of all this. Best of luck to Ron and his staff.  

nodigg said: Damn this sucks! I really liked the "H" too. Always was one of my favorite deck boats, always will be I suppose. Now I have to keep my eyes open for a shot at an "H" for sale in the midst of all this. Best of luck to Ron and his staff. Click to expand...

So how can a guy score a good deal on one?  

I want to know also. Does anybody know how this will work?  

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