Bill Yeargin, President and CEO of Correct Craft stated, “Correct Craft is honored to have served millions of boaters across the globe, helping them make almost a century of memories with their families and friends. Our amazing team has driven industry leading growth and innovation while never losing sight of ‘Making Life Better’ for our customers, dealers, employees and everyone with whom we interact!”

Yeargin added, “Correct Craft has grown from a small company to a global organization with multiple boat and engine brands, three waterparks and a subsidiary devoted solely to innovation. Our team realizes this success is built on the shoulders of many great people who have gone before us and we are committed to continuing to honor their legacy with excellent products.”

Yeargin concluded, “Finally, our Correct Craft team is honored to use our platform to serve our industry and others around the world. I have travelled the globe with our team to build homes, work in orphanages, fight human trafficking and in many other ways serve those who we can help. We are working to help companies in our industry optimize their organizational culture by using our influence in Washington D.C. and state capitals to look out for those who enjoy being in, on, under or near water. We are committed to use our platform and influence in a never-ending effort at ‘Making Life Better.’”

Correct Craft’s story is full of history. The name “Correct Craft” came about when W. C. Meloon (Correct Craft’s founder) overheard a radio commercial talking about the “correct heel for your shoe”. He took this and thought, why not “the correct craft for you?”

Sticking to their patriotic roots, Correct craft opened a 2nd plant in Titusville, FL in 1942 to manufacture boats through government contracts for the WWII effort.

Facing bankruptcy in the early 1960’s, Correct Craft stayed above water and began the Nautique brand that riders love so much.

In the 1970s, Correct Craft produced an array of runabouts, cuddy-cabin and center console models including the Southwind, Martinique, Cuddy Nautique, Fish Nautique, Bass Nautique, and Ski Nautique.

The invention of the Flight Control Tower in the 1990’s combined with factory installed ballast tanks, revolutionized the wakeboard boat market and led to the creation of the Air Nautique.

In 2005, construction began for the Correct Craft Headquarters located on the outskirts of Central Florida. In September of that year, Bill Yeargin became President/CEO of Correct Craft, marking the beginning of a new strategic direction for the company.

In 2010, following the Great Recession, Correct Craft began execution of a new growth strategy that resulted in the acquisition of the following companies:

Orlando Watersports Complex – 2012
Pleasurecraft Engine Group – 2014
Bass Cat and Yar-Craft – 2015
Centurion and Supreme Boats – 2015
SeaArk Boats – 2016
Miami Watersports Complex – 2017
Bryant Boats – 2017
Watershed Innovation – 2018
Velvet Drive – 2019
Parker Boats – 2019
Merritt Precision – 2019
 
Correct Craft has been the leader in innovation from the beginning. With all different types of boats and more, Correct Craft remains dedicated to growing its current brands and producing premium products that bring enjoyment to families around the world.

About Correct Craft: Celebrating 95 years of excellence in the marine industry, Correct Craft is a Florida-based company with global operations. Focused on “Making Life Better,” the Correct Craft family includes Nautique, Centurion, Supreme, Bass Cat, Yar-Craft, SeaArk, Parker, and Bryant boat companies, Pleasurecraft Marine Engine Group, Watershed Innovation and Aktion Parks. For more information please visit www.correctcraft.com.