EdgeWater
EdgeWater Boats is a US manufacturer of handcrafted recreational powerboats (15-37 ft) built around a proprietary Single-Piece Infusion hull process, sold to active families, offshore anglers, and luxury boaters through a national dealer network and owned by Nimbus Group since 2023.
- Company typePrivate
- Founded1992
- HeadquartersEdgewater, United States
- Headcount51–100
- GTM typeB2C
- OfferingHardware or Manufacturing
What EdgeWater does
EdgeWater Boats (legal name Edgewater PowerBoats) is a U.S.-based recreational powerboat manufacturer founded in 1992 by Bob Dougherty, former director of engineering at Boston Whaler, and headquartered in a 94,000 sq ft state-of-the-art facility in Edgewater, Florida, with 175+ employees. Since 2023, the company has operated as a subsidiary of Sweden-based Nimbus Group, a European boat conglomerate whose portfolio also includes Alukin, Aquador, and Nimbus Boats. EdgeWater designs, manufactures, and markets handcrafted powerboats ranging from 15 to 37 feet across three product series: the Outrider Series (compact center consoles), the Center Console Series (offshore fishing and family boats), and the Crossover Series (dual console and the new side console).
The company's distinguishing technology is its trademarked Single-Piece Infusion (SPI) closed-molded vacuum resin infusion process, which combines foam composite structural stringers, engineered knitted fiberglass fabric, and vinylester resins to produce one-piece unsinkable hulls claimed to be three times stronger than conventional open-molded construction. Boats are built to order and integrate best-in-class OEM partners — Yamaha for outboards, Garmin for electronics, Seakeeper for stabilization, Lumitec for lighting, and JL Audio for sound — into a packaged premium product. An online 'Build My Boat' configurator supports customization before handoff to a national and international dealer network that handles final sales, pricing, and service.
EdgeWater generates revenue through one-time sales of these made-to-order recreational powerboats, sold through its dealer channel rather than direct to consumers. Pricing is not publicly disclosed; the company runs factory-authorized promotional events such as 'The Better Price Event' with transparent per-unit pricing. Customers span three primary personas: active family boaters, serious offshore anglers, and luxury waterfront enthusiasts. The company is privately held, with no disclosed revenue, funding rounds, or venture capital investment; ownership commentary indicates EdgeWater grew organically before its 2023 acquisition by Nimbus Group.
EdgeWater firmographics
Firmographics- Name
- EdgeWater
- Legal name
- Edgewater PowerBoats
- Website
- https://ewboats.com
- Company type
- Private
- Founded year
- 1992
- Operating status
- Operating
- Headcount range
- 51–100 employees
- Short description
- EdgeWater Boats is a US manufacturer of handcrafted recreational powerboats (15-37 ft) built around a proprietary Single-Piece Infusion hull process, sold to active families, offshore anglers, and luxury boaters through a national dealer network and owned by Nimbus Group since 2023.
- Ownership category
- akta.pro rank
EdgeWater industry classification
Industry- Product category
- Recreational Boats Manufacturing
- NAICS
- Boat Building (336612)
- SIC
- Ship & Boat Building & Repairing (3730)
- akta.pro primary industry
- Recreational Fishing & Sportfishing Boat Manufacturing (IMAJAEAH)
- akta.pro secondary industry
- Day Cruiser, Bowrider & Runabout Manufacturing (IMAJAEAI)
Keywords
Where EdgeWater is headquartered
LocationHeadquarters
- HQ city
- Edgewater
- HQ country
- United States
- HQ region
- North America
Offices1 record
Markets served
EdgeWater business model
Business model- GTM type
- B2C
- Offering type
- Hardware or Manufacturing
- Cost components
- Supply Chain, Personnel, Infrastructure, Marketing or Sales, Operations
Revenue model
- Boat Sales: EdgeWater generates revenue through the manufacture and sale of recreational powerboats. All boats are made to order through dealer network with extensive customization options via online boat builder tool.
Pricing tiers
| Model | Billing | Price |
|---|---|---|
| Unit Pricing | Pay-as-you-go | Better Price Event - Select 2025-2027 Model Year Boats |
Go-to-market motion1 record
Distribution channels1 record
Marketing channels5 records
EdgeWater product offering
Product offeringCore offering
EdgeWater Boats manufactures and sells handcrafted recreational powerboats, including center console and dual console models from 15 to 37 feet, through an authorized dealer network in the U.S. and internationally. All boats are built using a proprietary Single-Piece Infusion (SPI) closed-molded vacuum resin infusion process that creates one-piece unsinkable deep-V hulls. Customers can configure and price their boats via an online Build My Boat customization tool, with final purchasing and delivery handled through the dealer network.
Product overview
EdgeWater Boats is a boat manufacturer offering three distinct product series of recreational powerboats: (1) the Outrider Series of compact center console boats (15-20 ft) including 158CS, 170CC, 188CC, 208CC, and the 208CC Watchman Special Edition; (2) the Center Console Series of larger offshore center consoles (23-37 ft) including 230CC, 250CC, 262CC, 285CC, 325CC, and 340CC; and (3) the Crossover/Dual Console Series combining bowrider and center console features including 248CX, 262CX, 280CX, and the new 310SC side console. All boats feature proprietary Single-Piece Infusion (SPI) construction, unsinkable design, deep-V hulls, and are powered primarily by Yamaha outboard motors with Garmin electronics integration. The company also offers a Build My Boat online customization tool for customers to configure their purchases.
Differentiator
Problem solved
Functional benefit
Brands
- Outrider Series: Scout boats designed to go farther and ride stronger, embodying EdgeWater's spirit of exploration and confidence. Features center console boats for offshore fishing and inshore island hopping.
- Center Console Series
- Crossover Series
Products and services
- Outrider Series Line of compact center console boats (15-20 ft) designed for exploration and offshore capability, featuring Deep V yet stable hulls with superior performance. Includes models 158CS, 170CC, 188CC, 208CC, and the 208CC Watchman Special Edition.
- Center Console Series Line of larger center console boats (23-37 ft) for fishing, family, and offshore adventures, featuring Single Piece Infusion construction, luxury from bow to stern. Models include 230CC, 250CC, 262CC, 285CC, 325CC, 340CC.
- Crossover Series (Dual Console) Dual console boats combining best features of bowrider boats and center consoles. Crossover/multipurpose design for offshore, inshore, cruise, fish, dive, and ski activities. Models include 248CX, 262CX, 280CX, and 310SC.
- 310SC Side Console Boat 32-foot luxury side console boat introducing a new category for EdgeWater. First-ever side console design combining sophisticated design, premium comfort, and innovative layout. Features double berth cabin with enclosed electric head, expandable social seating, and integrated entertainment. 12-person capacity, 800HP max.
- 250CC Center Console Boat Largest 25-footer in its class at 26' 3" LOA. Go-anywhere center console built for serious anglers and families. Up to 400hp Yamaha power with unsinkable Single-Piece Infusion hull. Features dive door, in-floor rod storage, rocket launchers, and massive storage. Trailerable 25-footer.
- 285CC Platinum Edition Premium trim level of the 285CC center console featuring Kingston Grey hull, premium Grey Leon cushions, teak wood helm backrests and footrest, grey powder-coated rail package, and standard dive door.
- 262CC Platinum Edition Platinum Edition trim level of the 262CC featuring hand-finished teak styling, carbon concrete countertop leaning post, grey Leon cushions, Kingston grey color option, and dive door.
- 208CC Watchman Special Edition Limited special edition of the 208CC featuring flat black powder coating on hard top frame, leaning post, bow rail, and stern rail. Yamaha 200HP, upgraded black accent upholstery with Cool-Touch, 8-foot Power Pole option, and special Watchman LED helm logo.
- Build My Boat Customizer Web-based boat customization tool allowing customers to configure their desired EdgeWater model with optional features, colors, and engine packages. Available at build-my-boat.ewboats.com.
Quantifiable outcome
- SPI boats are three times stronger than those constructed using conventional open-molded process
Companies that use EdgeWater
Customer profileNamed customers2 records
Segments3 records
Ideal customer profiles3 records
EdgeWater technology and API
TechnologyTechnology focussed No
API detail
- Has API
- No
- API docs
- API detail
Core technology
AI maturity
App detail
Integration9 records
Feature4 records
EdgeWater partnerships and signals
Strategic signalPartnerships
Two partnerships are on record, tiered core.
- YamahacoreYamaha is the primary engine OEM partner for EdgeWater boats, providing four-stroke outboard motors across the entire model lineup including F70, F115, F150, F200, F250, F300, and F350 engines with digital electronic steering integration.
- GarmincoreGarmin provides electronics integration across the fleet including multifunction displays, transducers, VHF radios, radar systems, and integrated digital switching solutions.
Scale indicators3 records
Recent moves7 records
Expansion highlights6 records
EdgeWater competitors and assessment
Company assessmentDirect peers
- Boston Whaler: Boston Whaler (owned by Brunswick Corporation/BRP) is a direct competitor in unsinkable, premium center console and dual console recreational powerboats. EdgeWater founder Bob Dougherty was previously Director of Engineering at Boston Whaler, making it the most direct heritage and product analog.
- Grady-White Boats: Family-owned premium center console and dual console boat builder. Targets the same family-and-fishing customer segment with comparable price points and a similar focus on quality construction and offshore capability.
- Scout Boats: Premium center console and dual console boat manufacturer with overlapping product sizing (15-50 ft). Competes directly in the offshore fishing and family crossover segments with similar pricing and dealer model.
- Regulator Marine: Premium offshore fishing boat builder producing center console boats in the 23-41 ft range. Directly comparable product line, customer base (serious anglers), and premium pricing strategy.
- Pursuit Boats: Premium offshore and dual console boat manufacturer with comparable product lineup (center consoles, dual consoles, and offshore models). Competes directly for the same family/fishing dual-use customer.
- Everglades Boats: Premium center console fishing boat manufacturer emphasizing unsinkable construction and offshore capability. Direct competitor in the sportfishing and family boating segments with similar Yamaha propulsion.
- Contender Boats: Premium offshore fishing boat builder with center console models from 22-39 ft. Comparable product line, customer demographic (serious offshore anglers), and premium positioning.
- Robalo Boats: Manufacturer of center console, dual console, and bay boats in the 18-30 ft range. Competes directly in the family-and-fishing crossover segment with similar Yamaha power and feature positioning.
- Sportsman Boats: Premium center console and dual console boat manufacturer with comparable product range (21-35 ft). Targets the same family recreation and offshore fishing customer with similar feature set and aspirational pricing.
Regional players
- Nimbus Boats: Sister brand under Nimbus Group with overlapping premium powerboat positioning. Operates primarily in European markets rather than competing directly in EdgeWater's core US territory, but shares engineering resources and corporate strategy.
Market position
Strengths5 records
Weaknesses5 records
Competitive moat5 records
Key risks5 records
Key highlights6 records
Customer concentration
EdgeWater social profiles
Digital presenceEdgeWater compliance and trust
Trust signalCompliance3 records
EdgeWater financial estimates
Financial estimateRevenue estimate
Valuation estimate
EdgeWater leadership team
Management profileNumber of profiles
Profiles1 record
EdgeWater funding detail
Funding detailFunding overview
Funding rounds
Investors
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EdgeWater M&A and investment
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Investments
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Frequently asked questions about EdgeWater
What does EdgeWater do?
EdgeWater Boats manufactures and sells handcrafted recreational powerboats, including center console and dual console models from 15 to 37 feet, through an authorized dealer network in the U.S. and internationally. All boats are built using a proprietary Single-Piece Infusion (SPI) closed-molded vacuum resin infusion process that creates one-piece unsinkable deep-V hulls. Customers can configure and price their boats via an online Build My Boat customization tool, with final purchasing and delivery handled through the dealer network.
Is EdgeWater a public or private company?
EdgeWater is a private company. It is classified as corporate owned and is currently operating.
When was EdgeWater founded?
EdgeWater was founded in 1992. It employs 51 to 100 people.
Where is EdgeWater based?
EdgeWater is headquartered in Edgewater, United States, in the North America region.
How does EdgeWater make money?
One revenue line is on record: boat Sales.
Who are EdgeWater's main competitors?
Direct peers on record are Boston Whaler, Grady-White Boats, Scout Boats, Regulator Marine, Pursuit Boats, Everglades Boats, Contender Boats, Robalo Boats and Sportsman Boats. Nimbus Boats is listed as a regional player.
Does EdgeWater have an API?
No public API is recorded for EdgeWater.
What industry is EdgeWater in?
EdgeWater's product category is Recreational Boats Manufacturing. Its primary akta.pro industry code is IMAJAEAH, Recreational Fishing & Sportfishing Boat Manufacturing, with a secondary code of IMAJAEAI, Day Cruiser, Bowrider & Runabout Manufacturing. Its NAICS code is 336612 and its SIC code is 3730.