Kudzu Craft has left the building......

[Kudzu]

Kudzu Craft is closed.

 

It started with COVID.  I expected lots of sales because people were stuck at home, what a great time to build a boat!  

 

What happened? Sales did the opposite and plummeted.  Bad enough I was forced to take a partial retirement.

 

Things did pick up... a little.  But it has been a struggle ever since. Things like poorly made, cheap priced WalMart kayaks, crazy economy, young people that no longer DIY or go outdoors for that matter....  all these have really hurt my business.

 

I have tried to keep the doors open but I have not paid myself a salary in I don't know when. I finally realized I am beating a dead horse.

 

Thank you to all that supported us over the years.

 

Wife and I are starting to look for an RV and next year expect to travel out west and work on our photography. At some point, head south toward the Keys and kayak the springs of FL on the way.  Maybe even head up the East coast to New England. Life is short and we want to enjoy it while we can.

 

Again, Thank You for you support in the past.

[Frank Hagan]

7 hours ago, Kudzu said:

Again, Thank You for you support in the past.

 Thanks, Jeff. Do the RV thing if possible. While my traveling days are probably behind me, I did enjoy a burst in what I call the "go go" years of retirement. We're probably sliding into the "slow go" years but not yet to the "no go" years (those are the three phases of retirement I've read about). 

[Scott Pettigrew]

@Kudzu

 

Jeff, you and your boats will be sorely missed.  Your designs are amazing!  Have you thought about a way to keep them alive?  The books will endure, but you could sell digital downloads of your plans through your Facebook site.

 

Best of luck!