Factory Tour

<h3>Heritage</h3> <p><span style='font-size: 1.5em; line-height: 1.5em;'><br />Glen Grady and Don White founded Grady-White Boats in 1959 and hired local craftsmen to build wooden boats in the coastal Carolina handcrafted tradition. The business outlook seemed bright; Grady and White dedicated themselves to quality, and they planned to grow their company through the increasing demand for coastal pleasure craft.</span></p>

<h3>SeaV²® Hull</h3> <p> </p> <p> </p> <p style='font-size: 1.5em; line-height: 1.5em;'>In 1988, Grady-White introduced the exclusive SeaV²® hull: the product of collaboration between Grady-White and C. Raymond Hunt and Associates. This new hull design was the embodiment of the perfect seaworthy craft: with a “continuously variable” vee shape that provides a very soft, dry ride while the boat is cruising or running, and stability when the boat is trolling or at the dock. The hull was a natural evolution for customers going further offshore who desired a more comfortable ride for themselves and their friends and families for a day on the water.</p>

<h3>Exceptional Attention to Detail</h3> <p><span style='font-size: 1.5em; line-height: 1.5em;'><br />It’s simple. By paying exceptional attention to every detail, we build better boats, every day. There is not just one element but a combination of factors that allows us to accomplish such excellence. This includes better hardware, superior laminates, and unsinkable foam flotation–superior quality components not found in other brands. Combine that with the experience and dedicated care of our craftsmen, whose skill and hard work ensure that every one of those components is expertly installed, and you have a finished boat that is beyond comparison.</span></p>

<h3>Skilled Craftsmanship</h3> <p style='font-size: 1.5em; line-height: 1.5em;'> </p> <p style='font-size: 1.5em; line-height: 1.5em;'>During the boat building process, our craftsmen are essentially building a custom home: installing electrical wiring, plumbing, refrigerators, TVs, stereos, generators, hot water heaters, stoves, micro-waves, and much more. The challenge is two-fold: making sure everything is exceptionally installed, and being certain that all of the equipment can stand up to a tough ocean environment! One example of the attention to detail Grady-White uses in building boats for longevity is the PVC rigging tubes installed in the hull and deck. These tubes run from the helm, fore and aft, for protection, ease of rigging and maintenance. Engine harnesses and control cables are routed through and protected by this tubing rather than exposed to potential damage under the gunwale or liner. </p> <p> </p>

<h3>Hardtops and T-tops</h3> <p style='font-size: 1.5em; line-height: 1.5em;'> </p> <p style='font-size: 1.5em; line-height: 1.5em;'>All Grady-White hardtops and T-tops are made using resin transfer molded (RTM) fiberglass to provide a smooth gelcoated surface on both sides. Integrated storage nets and radio boxes are well thought out to maximize versatility. Our center consoles 18-32’ have scratch-resistant helicopter-grade wraparound acrylic windshields. All other boats have tempered glass windshields, aside from our AV²® tops which use laminated glass. The design of each windshield and top is engineered so that it provides the utmost protection from the elements while maintaining superior visibility, something often overlooked in competitive brands.</p>

<h3>Final Finishing</h3> <p> </p> <p style='font-size: 1.5em; line-height: 1.5em;'>Every Grady-White boat is meticulously cleaned, buffed, and detailed before leaving the factory. Careful attention is paid to every element before each boat is cleared for delivery to a dealer. The result of all these final touches is quality, reliability, safety, and long-term value that you and your family will enjoy for years to come. For the very last step of the process, each boat is carefully loaded onto a shipping trailer by the experienced Grady-White transportation team for delivery to your dealer.</p>

<h3>Our Team</h3> <p style='font-size: 1.5em; line-height: 1.5em;'><br />Our internal mission is for everyone who works at Grady-White to “fully enjoy our workdays”. Leaders ensure that all team members have all of the tools, training, and information needed to enthusiastically contribute their creative energy to their craft each and every day. Everyone is the owner of their attitude, their work, and the direction of their lives. We know that having exceptionally happy and committed people creates exceptional results.</p>