Everglades

Recreational Boat Manufacturingevergladesboats.com

Everglades Boats, a privately held Florida-based manufacturer, designs and builds unsinkable offshore fishing boats using patented RAMCAP foam-core construction, selling through a U.S. authorized dealer network to recreational anglers and family boaters across three product series.

Company typePrivate
Founded1997
HeadquartersEdgewater, United States
Headcount—
GTM typeB2C
OfferingHardware or Manufacturing

What Everglades does

Everglades Boats, legally organized as R.J. Dougherty Associates, LLC, is a privately held recreational boat manufacturer headquartered at 544 Air Park Rd, Edgewater, Florida. Founded by Robert J. (Bob) Dougherty, the company designs and builds unsinkable offshore fishing boats whose defining feature is the patented RAMCAP construction process: a high-density foam core, three times stronger than the industry norm, pre-molded to fit between hull and liner. This core delivers safety, sound-deadening insulation, and structural durability, and is paired with a transferable full lifetime hull warranty plus a 3-year component warranty.

The product portfolio spans three series: the 5-Series Center Consoles (seven models from 285CC through 455CC) for offshore fishing performance; the 3-Series Hybrids (243CC, 253CC, 273CC) for inshore and offshore versatility with shallow-water capability; and the all-new 7-Series Crossovers (367CX, 437CX), launched in 2025, which extend the lineup into a more weather-protected, comfort-oriented segment with larger cabins. Pricing is quote-based through dealers, and the company sells exclusively through an authorized independent dealer network across the United States rather than direct-to-consumer.

The go-to-market is dealer-led, supplemented by a multi-channel marketing footprint that includes the corporate website, Facebook, Instagram, LinkedIn, YouTube, email newsletters, boat shows, and an annual Owners Rendezvous community event. Customers are individual SMB and recreational buyers, primarily fishing enthusiasts and family boaters in coastal U.S. markets. Reputation is anchored by nine consecutive NMMA Customer Satisfaction Index awards and a Boating Magazine Dayboat of the Year award for the 367CX.

Everglades firmographics

Firmographics

Name: Everglades
Legal name: R.J. Dougherty Associates, LLC
Website: https://evergladesboats.com
Company type: Private
Founded year: 1997
Operating status: Operating
Short description: Everglades Boats, a privately held Florida-based manufacturer, designs and builds unsinkable offshore fishing boats using patented RAMCAP foam-core construction, selling through a U.S. authorized dealer network to recreational anglers and family boaters across three product series.
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Everglades industry classification

Industry

Product category: Recreational Boat Manufacturing
NAICS: Boat Building (336612)
SIC: Ship & Boat Building & Repairing (3730)
akta.pro industry: PRIMARYIMAJAEAH
Recreational Fishing & Sportfishing Boat Manufacturing
Industrials, Manufacturing & Construction/Marine & Shipbuilding/Yacht & Leisure Craft Manufacturing

Keywords

Offshore fishing boats
Center console boats
Unsinkable boat construction
Recreational boat manufacturing
Hybrid fishing boats

Where Everglades is headquartered

Location

Headquarters

HQ city: Edgewater
HQ country: United States
HQ region: North America

Offices1 record

Markets served

Everglades business model

Business model

GTM type: B2C
Offering type: Hardware or Manufacturing
Cost components: Supply Chain, Operations, Personnel, Marketing or Sales, Technology or R&D, Infrastructure

Revenue model

Boat Sales: Revenue generated from selling unsinkable fishing boats through a network of authorized independent dealers. Boats are sold in various series: Center Consoles (5-Series), Hybrids (3-Series), and Crossovers (7-Series).

Pricing tiers

Model	Billing	Price
Other	Multi-year contract	Quote-based pricing through authorized dealers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels1 record

Marketing channels8 records

Everglades product offering

Product offering

Core offering

Everglades Boats designs, engineers, and manufactures unsinkable offshore fishing boats built around its patented RAMCAP high-density foam core construction. The company sells three product series—5-Series Center Consoles (285CC–455CC), 3-Series Hybrids (243CC–273CC), and the all-new 7-Series Crossovers (367CX, 437CX)—exclusively through a U.S. network of authorized independent dealers, backed by a transferable full lifetime hull warranty and a 3-year component warranty.

Product overview

Everglades Boats is a boat manufacturer producing unsinkable, world-class fishing boats built for offshore performance. The company offers three distinct product series: the 5-Series Center Consoles (285CC through 455CC) providing unmatched durability and versatility; the 3-Series Hybrid Boats (243CC, 253CC, 273CC) combining shallow-water performance with stability for inshore and offshore fishing; and the newer 7-Series Crossovers (367CX, 437CX) featuring enhanced deck amenities and weather protection. All boats incorporate the proprietary patented RAMCAP construction technology—a high-density foam core process—and come with a full lifetime hull warranty and 3-year component warranty. The company was founded by Robert J. (Bob) Dougherty, who patented the RAMCAP process and established the brand's focus on safety, comfort, and performance.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

5-Series Center Consoles

Quantifiable outcome

Full lifetime hull warranty transferable upon resale

Companies that use Everglades

Customer profile

Named customers4 records

Segments2 records

Ideal customer profiles2 records

Everglades technology and API

Technology

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API: No
API docs
API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature1 record

Everglades partnerships and signals

Strategic signal

Scale indicators1 record

Recent moves5 records

Expansion highlights4 records

Everglades competitors and assessment

Company assessment

Direct peers

Invincible Boats: Florida-based high-performance offshore center console builder. Competes with Everglades at the premium end on speed, ride quality, and fishing capability.
Regulator Marine: North Carolina builder of offshore fishing boats (center consoles and sportfishers) at premium price points. A direct competitor in Everglades' 5-Series and 7-Series category.
Boston Whaler: Iconic unsinkable-boat brand (foam-filled construction) producing center consoles, dual consoles, and pilothouse models for offshore and inshore fishing. Most direct comparable to Everglades on safety positioning and offshore fishing focus.
Scout Boats: South Carolina-based builder of offshore fishing boats, bay boats, and sportfishers with strong family-ownership DNA similar to Everglades. Directly comparable on product mix and dealer-based distribution.
Yellowfin Yachts: Premium offshore center console and hybrid boat manufacturer. Competes with Everglades at the high end of the sportfishing market on performance and finish.
Contender Boats: Florida-based offshore sportfishing boat builder producing center consoles in similar size ranges to Everglades. Comparable on product, geography, and target customer.
Grady-White Boats: Family-owned premium sportfishing and dual-console boat manufacturer based in North Carolina. Competes head-to-head with Everglades in the center-console offshore fishing segment on quality and finish.
SeaVee Boats: Florida-based custom offshore fishing boat builder. Comparable to Everglades on premium offshore positioning, custom builds, and family-owned operating model.
Pursuit Boats: Manufacturer of offshore center consoles, dual consoles, and sportfish yachts. Competes with Everglades in the premium offshore fishing segment, including larger crossover-style models.

Regional players

Robalo Boats: Recreational fishing and dual console boat maker also headquartered in Edgewater, Florida, with overlapping dealer base in the US Southeast. Comparable on product mix and region but broader price point coverage.

Market position

Strengths4 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat3 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

Everglades financial estimates

Financial estimate

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Everglades leadership team

Management profile

Number of profiles

Profiles1 record

Everglades funding detail

Funding detail

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

Funding detail is available on the Subscription and Enterprise plan.Contact sales →

Everglades M&A and investment

M&A and investment

M&A

Investments

M&A and investment is available on the Subscription and Enterprise plan.Contact sales →

Frequently asked questions about Everglades

What does Everglades do?

Is Everglades a public or private company?

Everglades is a private company. It is classified as founder individual operated bootstrapped and is currently operating.

When was Everglades founded?

Everglades was founded in 1997.

Where is Everglades based?

Everglades is headquartered in Edgewater, United States, in the North America region.

How does Everglades make money?

One revenue line is on record: boat Sales.

Who are Everglades's main competitors?

Direct peers on record are Invincible Boats, Regulator Marine, Boston Whaler, Scout Boats, Yellowfin Yachts, Contender Boats, Grady-White Boats, SeaVee Boats and Pursuit Boats. Robalo Boats is listed as a regional player.

Does Everglades have an API?

No public API is recorded for Everglades.

What industry is Everglades in?

Everglades's product category is Recreational Boat Manufacturing. Its primary akta.pro industry code is IMAJAEAH, Recreational Fishing & Sportfishing Boat Manufacturing. Its NAICS code is 336612 and its SIC code is 3730.