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Old 01-08-2017, 11:31 AM   #1
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Hunton moulds

What happened to the moulds?
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I believe they have been chopped up
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Heard from several sources that the 43 and 37 moulds were destroyed.

But the Rib moulds are with Rib X under a 3 year deal
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What a shame. Such stunning boats. Suppose it stops them getting into the wrong hands
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I thought Hunton is still in business?
Why would someone chop up the moulds?
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They still have a web site, but I checked out the factory last week. It's definitely empty. Emailed the liquidator and they said all assets were sold
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I hope that they really continue:

https://plus.ibinews.com/article/xt5...unton_returns/
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Old 03-08-2017, 09:58 PM   #8
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Sorry to say that while Fiona is in charge I do not believe they have a chance.

Look at how many boats they sold while she was at the helm ........
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Old 04-08-2017, 05:38 PM   #9
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Sounds like they only rescued one mould. How long did she run hunton for? Did Jeff sell up?
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Jeff left a few years ago as far as I know .

Fiona seems to be the only employee of Hunton Yachts.
Where they will build the 55 or if ever build it who knows
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