. Coast watch. Marine resources; Oceanography; Coastal zone management; Coastal ecology. Built in North Carolina If you are in the market for a luxury pleasure boat, you can likely find a North Carolina-made vessel to fit your needs — or your dreams. "The boatbuilding industry is a growing economy in North Carolina," says Mike Bradley, director of Marine Trade Services. "In the last few years, we've had the greatest expansion of boatbuilding production and new boatbuilders in North Caro- lina" Today, there are more than 75 boatbuilders in North Carolina constructing a
. Coast watch. Marine resources; Oceanography; Coastal zone management; Coastal ecology. Built in North Carolina If you are in the market for a luxury pleasure boat, you can likely find a North Carolina-made vessel to fit your needs — or your dreams. "The boatbuilding industry is a growing economy in North Carolina," says Mike Bradley, director of Marine Trade Services. "In the last few years, we've had the greatest expansion of boatbuilding production and new boatbuilders in North Caro- lina" Today, there are more than 75 boatbuilders in North Carolina constructing a variety of recreational vessels — from small skiffs and kayaks to luxury yachts. Last fall, Tiara Yachts, a division of S2 Yachts Inc. in Holland, Mich., opened a facility in Swansboro to make the 5000 Express, a 50-foot cruising yacht with a base price of $830,000. David Slikkers, president of Tiara Yachts, says the company came to Swansboro because of the experienced work force in the area "We are very labor intensive and needed a talented work force," says Slikkers. "We also got a lot of support from Swansboro, Onslow County and state ; The company now employs about 50 people. "Over the next 24 to 36 months, we expect to expand up to 200 employees," he says. "We hope to add one new model a year to our product line in ; Another boating manufacturer new to North Carolina is World Class Catamarans. By Ann Green About 18 months ago, the company opened a facility in Greenville to manufacture power catamaran fishing boats retailing from $55,000 to $75,000. "We've had phenomenal growth," says Forrest Munden, company chairman. "The first year we sold out of all three models. Last year, sales were. World Class Catamarans will expand its North Carolina operation. higher than projected by 100 ; In fact, World Class Catamarans is expanding so fast the company now has a new 121,000-square-foot fac
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