Friday, December 12, 2014

Canadian Boat Firm Set to Branch Out From Its Home in the Maritimes

People who make their living on the water need solid and dependable vessels with which they can ply their trade. Aside from general seaworthiness, such vessels must be outfitted with reliable communications gear, up-to-date fishing tackle and proper lifesaving equipment. Even people who use their boats for pleasure fishing should have safe, well-equipped boats.

In producing vessels of such uncompromising quality, Dixon's Marine, which was founded in 1981 by former commercial fisherman Gary Dixon, lays the keels of all the fishing boats it sells by hand. The company also focuses its high-powered attention to detail on all aspects of construction. Because of a combination of Dixon's Marine’s commitment to such high standards and its desire to expand into the international market, the Canadian government has, through the Atlantic Canada Opportunities Agency, lent it CA$175,000, both for the expansion and general upgrades to its production facilities.

The company has fishing boats for sale from 11-15 meters long; the larger boats are more popular in international locations, such as the United States. The company has plans to build new models of up to 19 meters in size, and the loan from ACOA has allowed it to purchase hauling equipment that will enable it to deliver boats that large anywhere in North America.

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