With more than 50 years of combined marine-industry experience, Whisper is an American pontoon-boat builder focused on thoughtful design and in-house craftsmanship. Its boats are designed and assembled in the USA, with upholstery made in-house and layouts shaped around how experienced boaters use the water. Whisper builds for people seeking comfortable, purpose-built boats for recreational time on the water.
Mathews Brothers LLCSince 1995, family-owned-and-operated Mathews Brothers has been building custom boats in Denton for Chesapeake Bay cruising, from a compact sport boat shaped by an Eastern Shore crabbing skiff to its new 51-foot flagship. Customers are invited into the build, choosing the layout and details while the shop combines traditional methods with modern composite construction. The company also keeps boats in service through repairs, refits, storage and brokerage, including dock-to-dock winter storage at Mathews Landing on the Choptank River.DENTON, MD
Custom Weld BoatsFor more than 33 years, Custom Weld has been a Lewiston, Idaho builder known for handcrafted aluminum boats shaped around demanding river and work needs. Its boats serve private boaters as well as agencies and commercial operators, with construction handled by an experienced in-house crew and backed by a limited lifetime hull warranty for the original purchaser.PATCHOGUE, NY
Steiger CraftSteiger Craft has been hand-building boats since 1972, operating from the former wholesale bakery founded by Alan Steiger’s grandfather. Based on Long Island, the company builds pilothouse and center-console boats for anglers who need protection and a stable platform in rough water.BELLPORT, NY
Savage RiverFor more than 35 years, Savage River has designed and built ultralight racing and wilderness-tripping canoes in the USA, with boats shaped by people who paddle them themselves. Founded by designer and avid whitewater paddler John Diller, the Oakland, Maryland, company builds most watercraft to order using aerospace-inspired composite construction and custom options. Its canoes are paddled by national champions, while models such as the Wee Lassie are made for reaching shallow, winding waterways and carrying easily over portages.OAKLAND, MD