Shipyards across the U.S. are finding it hard to land contracts for new boats. But work is out there, especially for yards with the tenacity and wherewithal to wait for customers to secure the funds needed to execute a deal.Multiple bids go out every week for large and small workboats. It's what happens — or doesn't happen — after that which causes frustration for shipyard owners."Customers are slow to spend money," said Abbie Walther, vice president and general manager, Moose Boats, Petaluma, Calif. "But it's better than the phone not ringing."
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