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sticking to your beliefs about what is right and doing what you believe is right makes a person successful; and treating people the way you want to be treated. I also think that having the courage to make a decision, even if you are not sure it is the right decision; is very important; especially in this industry. Time is a luxury we don’t usually have building houseboats, so decisions must be made and action must be taken." first houseboats weighed when they were completed. He credits the success of Sumerset to the people who work here, and because of the efforts of CEO Steve Lochmueller , who has positioned Sumerset as the industry leader by obtaining NMMA Certification, by offering a five year warranty, and by participating in the NMMA Customer Satisfaction program. Sumerset has recently partnered with DuPont and Line-X to create a Kevlar enforced, protective coating for their houseboat roofs, which they debuted at the National Houseboat EXPO. Sumerset is a very forward thinking houseboat manufacturer and is are constantly striving to improve all aspects of what they do. He states his most rewarding accomplishment is his marriage to Renae and their two wonderful children – Chad and Sarah, who both graduated from college with honors. Aside from that, if you are talking houseboats, when they built their first 16 foot wide houseboat they thought, "No one will ever build a boat bigger than this!" Today, they have a Sumerset in their shop that is 23’ 6" wide and 124 feet long that they estimate the hull of vessel weighs between 12,000 and 14,000 pounds, which is more than the )6B@" A05("%C&5AB9&@ When asked about the biggest challenges they face in houseboating, Dave states that there are hallenges every year with the economy and accessibility (the availability of slips to place our product.) "We are certainly challenged by the rising costs of materials and a shortage of skilled people who are willing to work. This place is not for the faint of heart; you’ve got to be willing to break a sweat if you want to work with us. All in all, I feel very good about where Sumerset Houseboats stands in the market place. Our CEO is constantly seeking new markets; even international markets, and we are one of a very few manufacturers who will attempt to build just about anything the customer requests. We have created our own niche and we dominate it." Dave enjoys houseboating, but when he has his down time he prefers to spend it up in a tree stand or on top of a mountain riding his ATV. Working at Sumerset requires intensity and focus, vigilance even, so when he gets a chance to relax, he wants it to be in the peace and quiet of the great outdoors. END>

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Houseboating Adventures - Issue 20 Editor's Desk Info Houseboating Accessories Guide to Brokers & Dealers Job PROfile - State Dock's Sheila Helm World News New Zealand Launches New Houseboat Industry Job PROfile - Sumerset's Dave Corbin DreamBoats - Stardust's "Toy Garage", Sumerset's Wild at Heart II, Gibson's DreaManner Adventure Guide

Houseboating Adventures - Issue 20

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