What happened to Sealine?

Sealine, which has been in Kidderminster for 41 years and employed about 300 people, went into administration at the end of April. Administrators said the brand name had been bought and assets would be sold off before the site in Kidderminster closes and is put up for sale.

Who makes Sealine?

HanseYachts AG
Sealine

Owner Aurelius SE
Produced by HanseYachts AG
Country Germany
Introduced 1972
Website www.sealine.com

Where is Sealine based?

Manufacturing started near Bobbington, Staffordshire. The first model was a 23 ft GRP family cruiser with sterndrive (23 Continental). In the wake of the world oil crisis 1973, the young company suffered and survived several years by producing items for other sectors and as subcontractor for other boat builders.

What is a Sealine?

(Entry 1 of 2) 1 : a sea outline (as the horizon or coastline) 2 : a line used in the sea (as for sounding or deepwater fishing)

Where are Fairline boats made?

Fairline Yachts Ltd.. is a British manufacturer of motor yachts. The company was launched on 26 January 2016 when its owners purchased the assets of Fairline Boats which went into administration in December 2015. Fairline Yachts’ headquarters and manufacturing facility is in Oundle, Northamptonshire.

Are Fairline good boats?

Take one example: Fairline Yachts, based miles from the sea in Northamptonshire, UK, is the quintessential British sportscruiser brand – all about safe, seaworthy, roomy vessels that stand the test of time. Mancini describes his job as creating “a nice jacket; a fine Italian suit” to pack Fairline’s engineering into.

Who is Nick Burnham?

Nick is in his sixth year as Principal of Cardinal Newman College. The college has grown over the last five years and is now one of the largest and most successful sixth form colleges nationally.

Are sunseekers good boats?

Few manufacturers can match Sunseeker for world-class engineering and luxury. Imported into the U.S. market since the late 1980s, used Sunseeker models have consistently ranked among the most desirable pre-owned luxry yachts on both coasts as well as throughout the Great Lakes region.

Where are Fairline yachts built?

British luxury boat manufacturer, Fairline Yachts, releases further information regarding its new manufacturing facility, announced during Cannes Yachting Festival in September. The location of the facility has been disclosed as Hythe, Southampton Water, on England’s South coast.

What boat does Nick Burnham own?

Smuggler’s Blues II
Nick has owned Smuggler’s Blues II since April 2017, cruising from Lyme Regis to Fowey and everywhere in between.

Who is Aqua holic?

Nick’s career in the marine industry started in 1989 as a trainee yacht broker with Princess Motor Yacht Sales. Nick also has a fast-growing YouTube channel called Aquaholic, where he tours yachts of all sizes – from a 29ft amphibious boat right up to a 60m Turkish superyacht.

What is the fastest Sunseeker?

A world premiere at Cannes, the Hawk 38 is currently Sunseeker’s fastest boat, topping 62 knots. Yacht Style puts it to the test on England’s south coast.

Where did Sealine yachts America file for bankruptcy?

The company is facing an involuntary Chapter 7 liquidation bankruptcy petition that was filed late Friday in U.S. Bankruptcy Court in Fort Lauderdale, the latest in a string of financial woes for Sealine and its Britain-based parent company.

When did Sealine Boat Company go out of business?

British boat builder Sealine ceased trading after filing for bankruptcy in May 2013. Sealine had been trading for over 40 years and had been one of the leading british boat brands since Tom Murrant founder the company in 1978.

How much does it cost to buy a Sealine yacht?

Six Sealine yachts are being liquidated after the company was forced into Chapter 7 bankruptcy and effectively abandoned the vessels, documents filed in U.S. Bankruptcy Court show. The six yachts have a total dealer cost of $4,963,830 and an MSRP of $6,958,719.

Who is the manager of sealine yachts America?

Sealine Yachts America general manager Tom Riemann told Trade Only that the Fort Lauderdale International Boat Show, where the brand was reintroduced to the American market, had been a success and that he was looking forward to the Yacht & Brokerage Show in Miami Beach.