Grady-White Boats

Verified sources

We checked this business against our three rules. Here is the public proof we found:

• ✓ American owned

  Perpetual Purpose Trust page (Greenville, N.C., July 27, 2026): ownership transitioned to the Grady-White Boats Perpetual Purpose Trust "to preserve a relationship-driven approach to business" and "maintain continuity in Greenville, N.C.," overseeing management and keeping Eddie Smith's core values in operation. No foreign parent found. Caveat: official pages describe a 2026 transfer from prior private/family control to a U.S. purpose trust, so the company is no longer described as family-owned in the traditional sense.

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• ✓ Made in the USA

  FAQs: "Where are Grady-White boats made? Grady-White boats are designed and built in Greenville, North Carolina. Since 1959, every Grady-White boat has been manufactured in the United States using premium materials and proven construction meth[ods]." Legacy: "Handcrafted Since 1959." Address on official pages: 5121 MLK Jr. Hwy, Greenville, NC 27834. Phone: (252) 752-2111.

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• ✓ Designed in the USA

  FAQs: boats "are designed and built in Greenville, North Carolina." The SeaV² hull is "Grady-White's trademarked hull design engineered for a smoother, drier, and more stable ride." Official pages also describe hand-laid fiberglass construction and in-house innovations and patents.

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Last checked: November 10, 2026