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Old 09-01-2010, 11:54 AM   #17
DoTheMath
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Default Local Formula dealer

Actually, the closest Formula dealer is:

http://boatsofboston.com/
Located in Danvers, Ma (north shore area).

Not sure about Lakeport not being a Formula dealer any longer, BoB picked up Formula about a year ago.

Aside from that, most dealers that stop selling a brand isn't always about the dealer "dropping" the brand for another, or in general. Manufacturers put a lot of pressure on dealers to sell product and worse-yet, make them commit to taking on new model year product regardless of what they are holding for current (new) stock. So it is very possible with the economy the way it is, sales being down, floor plan being outrageous (bank loans that dealers use to carry inventory) that a dealer will forfeit a brand to keep from going under (no pun intended there, btw... ). I have no insight into either L&L or BoB's position, just surmising from knowing how the business works, and knowing several people that own dealerships in the lakes region, and beyond.
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