Some clarity
1) The quality of the Lakeport Landing Marina's business is not the question here, they may be the "best in the biz", I don't know them well enough to comment.
2) A criminal accident was caused by a member of the owners family and a major player in the business.
3) That accident and trial cause a lot of "bad press" for the guilty party, and her place of work. And indirectly her family because they own her place of work.
4) That accident and trial caused a lot of "bad press" for the Formula brand.
5) Many believe that the accident contributed to the successful passage of the speed limit law. Not the only cause but a contributing factor.
6) Many believe that the speed limit has caused some boat buyers to switch away from performance brands.
7) It is possible to believe that the "bad press" for the dealer and the brand plus the reduced performance boat demand had some affect on the decision by Formula to change dealers. Not the only reason but some effect.
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