Greenville, NC
Founded in 1958 in Greenville, NC, Grady‑White Boats began by building wooden recreational fishing vessels and shifted to fiberglass production after the Smith family took over in 1968. The factory displays a variety of models ranging from 18‑ to 33‑foot walk‑around cabins and center consoles, many of which use hull designs created by C. Raymond Hunt Associates. Visitors can see the evolution of the brand’s engineering, including the 9‑6‑beam Sailfish 25 introduced in 1981 and the 30‑foot Marlin 300 launched in 1989. The current lineup includes 18 distinct models, illustrating the company’s long history of adapting to advances in sport‑fishing technology.