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First Families of Boatbuilding—Living the Vision

  • Created on Friday June 28, 2019

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As much as any other success story, Grady-White’s may be the result of one individual’s vision and ideals. Glenn Grady and Don White founded the company in 1959 in Greenville, N.C., and sold it to Eddie Smith nine years later. As owner and CEO, Smith followed a simple principle that has guided the company ever since: He didn’t want to be the biggest; he wanted to be the best.

Congressman G.K. Butterfield Visits Grady-White Boats

  • Created on Thursday June 6, 2019

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During the visit, Congressman Butterfield met with Grady-White President Kris Carroll, toured the plant's facilities, engaged with employees, and witnessed the manufacturing process first-hand.

Grady-White Boats Honored with Global Star for Creativity and Team Work

  • Created on Wednesday March 20, 2019

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The goal of exporting for Grady-White Boats, based in Greenville, North Carolina, has always been to maintain an international presence with excellent dealers helping to diversify markets and enhance brand image.

17 for 17: Grady-White Excels Again in Customer Satisfaction Recognition

  • Created on Thursday February 21, 2019

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The National Marine Manufacturers Association (NMMA) has once again awarded Grady-White Boats the Customer Satisfaction Index (CSI) award, the marine trade association’s top recognition for customer satisfaction measured by new boat buyers. Grady-White has received this award for excellence in the fiberglass outboard boat division every year since the survey's inception 17 years ago.

Modern Fish Act Signed at Close of 2018

  • Created on Thursday January 10, 2019

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Washington, DC.—On December 31, 2018, the Modernizing Recreational Fisheries Management Act, also known as the Modern Fish Act, was signed into law. Designed to improve access for recreational saltwater fishing while keeping a focusing on conservation and sustainability, the bill had strong bipartisan support with cosponsors from both coastal and non-coastal states.

Love blossoms on a Grady-White!

  • Created on Friday May 18, 2018

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David Chappell and his family were assisting Grady-White during a photo shoot in Morehead City in June of 2015. Marketing Vice President Shelley Tubaugh asked if son Ben knew any young ladies of about his age who were boaters, and who might be available to model. Ben knew Sydney Pfaff casually from work at a local restaurant, and asked her if she wanted to participate.

Kris Carroll Honored with 2018 Hammond Marine Industry Leadership Award at 2018 American Boating Congress

  • Created on Friday May 11, 2018

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The Foundation for Recreational Boating Safety, Education and Environmental Awareness announces that Grady-White Boats President Kris Carroll is a recipient of the 2018 Hammond Marine Industry Leadership Award for extraordinary service and commitment to advocacy on behalf of the recreational boating industry. Kris was honored at a ceremony during the American Boating Congress (ABC) in Washington, D.C., on May 11.

Grady-White Supporting “Oyster Highway” Project in New River Estuary

  • Created on Thursday May 3, 2018

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The benefits of healthy oyster populations are myriad in terms not only of a delicious food source, but also as an aid to improving estuarine water quality. But that’s not all, healthy oyster resources are vital to the welfare of important recreational fish species. In North Carolina that includes especially red drum, black drum and spotted seatrout.

Modern Fish Act May Aid Recreational Fishermen

  • Created on Tuesday March 13, 2018

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This bipartisan legislation calls for updates to the oversight of federal fisheries, including adding more tools to the management toolbox, improving data collection techniques, and examining fishery allocations.

Bi-Partisan “Modern Fish Act” Is Well-Considered and May Deserve Your Support

  • Created on Thursday December 28, 2017

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All of us at Grady-White are well aware of how important clean water and well-managed, sustainable, and accessible fisheries are to our customers and associates, and really to all who participate in boating and water activities. For us, supporting sustainable recreational fisheries, clean water, and access is not only good policy, it’s good business. As result Grady-White–along with many of our customers and associates–is in favor of current legislation in the United States Senate that may well help ensure long-term conservation and sustainable fisheries while improving access to these fisheries by saltwater anglers.

Get Involved!  Dolphin (Mahi-Mahi) Tagging and Research Opportunities 2018

  • Created on Thursday December 28, 2017

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Did you know there is important scientific research on dolphinfish (also known as mahi or dorado) that you can participate in as a Grady-White owner or enthusiast and active fisherman? Each year, The Dophinfish Research Program conducts a fish tagging program, providing an opportunity to participate in research that has yielded valuable and fascinating information. More than 4,500 anglers have participated over the years, tagging more than 23,000 fish, and almost 600 fish have been recovered. You may very well want to be involved either by participating in tagging or by making a donation.

2017 Worldwide Dealer Conference

  • Created on Thursday November 16, 2017

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Grady-White Boats welcomed its worldwide dealer network at its annual conference in Greenville, NC, in October. This year, the opening welcome presentation and dinner was held at the Grady-White facility with the 2018 Grady-White models on display and the factory open for tours.