Born in January 2020 from owner Austin Fries’ passion for bass fishing, boats, and welding, BoatEFX makes U.S.-made boat trailer steps and boating accessories. Its adjustable MAX Step systems are built to fit different boats and trailers, while its locking graph mounts protect fishing electronics. The company’s products are designed by boaters, and its customer support is handled with a notably personal, hands-on approach.
Extreme BoatsFounded in New Zealand in 1998 by Glenn and Diane Shaw, family-run Extreme Boats builds durable, high-performance aluminum boats for offshore work and on-water adventures. Its more than 60-person operation produces about 300 boats a year, each shaped around the company’s signature Deep Vee hull and built in-house from design through fit-out. Extreme Boats now serves U.S. customers through a distributor offering extensive customization, while every boat carries the stability-focused features that define the brand.BROOK PARK, OH
BulletBobber EnterprisesBulletBobber Enterprises makes steerable fishing floats and mini planer-board bobbers sold under the Steer It Fishing name. Its patented mini planer board bobbers are designed to move bait or lures laterally, with products sized for techniques such as jigging and drifting; the storefront also carries a small selection of fishing and game accessories.NORTON, OH
Weaver BoatworksSince 1999, the Weaver family has built custom sportfish yachts in Tracys Landing, shaping each vessel around the owner’s input from project design through construction. The company’s builds range from bay boats to its largest yacht, the 97-foot “18 Reeler,” with a long record of completed vessels and an emphasis on hands-on craftsmanship and customer relationships.DEALE, MD