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For more than 30 years, Sailfish Boats has thoughtfully designed, expertly engineered and masterfully crafted our premium lineup of fishing boats. Our boats have always been designed by anglers for anglers – equipped with more standard features to withstand the rigors of inshore and offshore environments. Today’s Sailfish acknowledges that anglers demand more from their boating investment by offering the premium family, entertainment and comfort features to complement the brand’s strong fishing heritage.

Fishing has been practiced throughout the world for tens of thousands of years. Though it was once used primarily for survival and basic provision, fishing has since become a beloved pastime enjoyed by millions of Americans every year. Today, fishing is a sport, an art, a hobby, and a resource. Fishing offers the opportunity for peaceful time to yourself or a unique bonding experience with someone you care about.

For more than 60 years Glastron has combined performance, style, and attention to detail in to their legendary boat line, and ideal for entry level owners up to the experienced watermen alike. Glastron brings excitement to the water in multiple deck arrangements like Bow Riders, Deck Boats, Ski Boats and Cruisers with models ranging from 17 to 25-feet. Dedicated to making memories with the family, you’ll enjoy commanding the water by making swift, energetic turns. Everything is at your fingertips with a Glastron.

World-renowned fishing boat icon, Blackfin Boats, has reimagined their legendary boat line to be both solid and fast, for the most versatile experience possible. Designed with yacht-like features and constructed using advanced carbon fiber technology and an innovative grid system, the Blackfin 272CC provides a smooth, dry and comfortable ride for its passengers.

Glasstream came to the performance center console party with the most experience in the fishing boat world.

When McLaren Cars and Boeing Aircraft Corporation decided to use carbon fiber in some of their newest designs, there was a reason. Carbon fiber helps to create a lighter, stronger and stiffer body, yet easily molded to any shape. So it's only natural that this technology will eventually make its way into the boat building world. Sometime in 2016, Buddy Davis will be introducing their new 42 foot center which will be the first boat of its kind in the world to be made 100% of carbon fiber. Here's your textbook lesson on carbon fiber:

Century Boat Company was founded in 1926. In 1928, the company moved to Manistee, Michigan where it remained for over 60 years. In the 1940's, Century was awarded a government contract to manufacture 3600 boats for World War II and received the Army-Navy 'E' Citation for high achievement in production.