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V O L . X X I I N O. I V F E B R UA R Y 2 2 , 2 0 1 6 22 A t Sabre Yachts in Raymond, boatbuilding is going gangbusters, a situation largely attrib- uted to the continuous development of new models that use the latest technologies such as pod- drive propulsion systems and joystick controls that replace traditional inboard power systems. " ose technologies are fascinating for customers," says Bentley Collins, vice president of marketing at Sabre and its sister company, Back Cove Yachts in Rockland. Collins wears many hands in the industry, serving as president of the industry association Maine Built Boats and on the board of the Boat Manufacturers Division of the National Marine Manufacturers Association. High customer demand should mean a larger workforce. Indeed, Sabre and Back Cove, like boatbuilders throughout Maine, have plenty of job openings. But they are competing with other boatbuilders — and other industries — for a limited pool of quali ed workers. At the same time boatbuilders, the construc- tion industry and manufacturers are looking for young people to bring into the trades, young people are turning their back on traditional industries. "All sorts of companies are hiring, so the number of available people is limited," says Collins. "We've been challenged by that." P H O T O / T I M G R E E N WAY All hands on deck Boat business rebounds, but workforce is elusive Bentley Collins, vice president of marketing and sales at Sabre Yachts and Back Cove Yachts, at the Sabre manufacturing site in Raymond. Like many boatbuilders, Sabre and Back Cove have plenty of job openings. 14_261_3131. oo George Casey Discover what thousands of CEOs already know. Vistage works. Get answers. Take action. Like you, the members of a Vistage Advisory Board are proven business leaders and critical thinkers. They have smart ideas and insightful opinions and this is the forum to express them. At our monthly meetings, you'll encounter lively discussions where business leaders tell it like it is. If you are a CEO, key executive or business owner who is interested in finding out more about our Vistage group in Southern Maine, call 207.869.5491 or visit vistage.com/portlandme.