SeaArk Boats

What SeaArk Boats does

SeaArk Boats is a U.S.-based aluminum boat manufacturer founded in 1992 in Monticello, Arkansas, operating as a subsidiary of the Correct Craft marine conglomerate since early 2016. The company designs, builds, and markets all-welded aluminum boats across nine product families — catfish boats (ProCat, Dynasty, ProGuide, Protege, EasyCat), family/fishing boats (Easy series), multi-species boats (BC and Flex series), jon boats (MV, MVT, MVJT, V-JON), hunting boats (Slayer X, SLD, DKLD, Mud Runner), commercial boats (CUB, WORKHORSE, 1660 MVT Rescue), coastal boats (Bay Runner), and the jet-powered Predator series. The company's core technology centers on proprietary hull geometries (MV Modified Vee, MVT Modified Vee Tunnel, MVJT Modified Vee Jet Tunnel, V-JON, and the 10-degree Evolution step-hull) built in 5052 aluminum, designed to address specific water conditions ranging from extreme shallows to rough chop.

The company employs over 150 people at its Monticello manufacturing facility and serves a diversified customer base spanning serious catfish tournament anglers, waterfowl hunters, multi-species anglers, commercial operators, law enforcement agencies (via the 1660 MVT Rescue), and family recreational buyers. Customer-facing technology integrations include factory-installed options from major marine brands — Suzuki, Mercury, Yamaha, Tohatsu, and Honda outboards; Garmin and Humminbird electronics; Minn Kota and Garmin trolling motors; and Power Pole and Minn Kota shallow-water anchors — enabling extensive configurability at the dealer level.

SeaArk operates a wholesale go-to-market model, selling exclusively through an authorized dealer network across the United States, with MSRP-based pricing set by the company but transacted at the dealer level. Revenue is generated primarily through new boat sales, with secondary streams from aftermarket parts and accessories and SeaArkLife branded merchandise. The company is NMMA Certified and markets through its website, social media (Facebook, Instagram, TikTok), a ProStaff ambassador program, and boat show / event presence. The firm is privately held with no public revenue disclosure, and operates within the U.S. domestic market.

Name

SeaArk Boats

Legal name

SeaArk, LLC d/b/a SeaArk Boats

Website

https://seaarkboats.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

1992

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

SeaArk Boats is an aluminum boat manufacturer founded in 1992 and owned by Correct Craft, designing all-welded aluminum jon, fishing, hunting, catfish, coastal, and commercial boats sold through an authorized U.S. dealer network.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Headquarters

HQ city

Monticello

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Hardware or Manufacturing

Cost components

Supply Chain, Personnel, Operations, Marketing or Sales, Technology or R&D, Infrastructure

Revenue model

1. New Boat Sales: SeaArk Boats generates revenue primarily through the sale of new aluminum boats across multiple series (Catfish, Easy, Fishing, Multi-Species, Hunting, Commercial, Coastal, Predator, Jons). Boats are sold through authorized dealer network with various customization options available.
2. Aftermarket Parts and Accessories: Sale of boat parts, accessories, and customization options including electronics, trolling motors, shallow water anchors, and various trim/accessory packages.
3. SeaArkLife Merchandise: Sale of SeaArkLife branded gear and merchandise through the SeaArkLife online store.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels1 record

Marketing channels6 records

Core offering

SeaArk Boats designs, manufactures, and sells all-welded aluminum boats across nine specialty series (Catfish, Easy, Fishing, Multi-Species, Hunting, Commercial, Coastal, Predator, and Jons) for recreational anglers, hunters, families, commercial operators, and law enforcement. Boats are sold through an authorized U.S. dealer network with extensive factory customization options including multiple outboard engine brands, electronics, trolling motors, shallow-water anchors, camo finishes, and trailers.

Product overview

SeaArk Boats is an aluminum boat manufacturer offering a diverse portfolio of handcrafted boats organized into distinct product lines: Fishing boats (Shadow and Phantom series for hunting and angling), Jon boats (MV, MVJT, MVT, and V-JON series for utility and shallow-water use), Catfish boats (ProCat, Dynasty, ProGuide, Protege, and EasyCat for trophy and tournament catfish fishing), Family/Fun boats (Easy series with lounge seating for up to 13 people), Multi-Species boats (BC series with Evolution Hull and Flex series for crappie/bass), Hunting boats (Slayer X, SLD, DKLD, and Mud Runner series), Commercial boats (CUB and WORKHORSE series plus rescue boats), Coastal boats (Bay Runner series for inshore fishing), and Predator series (high-performance jet-powered boats). All boats feature all-welded aluminum construction and are available with extensive customization options including engine choices (Suzuki, Mercury, Yamaha, Tohatsu, Honda), electronics (Garmin, Humminbird), trolling motors (Minn Kota, Garmin), shallow water anchors (Power Pole, Minn Kota Talon), and various comfort/convenience features. Founded in 1992, SeaArk joined the Correct Craft team in 2016 and employs over 150 people.

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Functional benefit

Products and services

• ProCat Series Catfish Boats All-welded aluminum tournament catfish boats with massive livewells (e.g., Pro Cat 200 with 80-gallon rear and 25-gallon bow livewells), abundant storage, and smooth dry ride, designed for serious tournament and trophy catfish anglers.
• Dynasty 2.0 Trophy Catfish Boat Flagship all-welded aluminum trophy catfishing boat with refined design, massive storage, and smooth dry ride for big water and big cats.
• ProGuide Catfish Boat Professional all-welded aluminum guide boat with 26 feet of fishing space, seating for up to six, and a 100-gallon livewell for professional catfish guides.
• Protege Series Catfish Boats Entry-level to intermediate all-welded aluminum catfish boats (Protege 200 at 20' and Protege 240 at 24', both with 72" bottoms) for newcomers and seasoned tournament catfish anglers.
• EasyCat Crossover Catfish Boat Crossover all-welded aluminum catfish boat combining ProCat and Easy series features for serious tournament catfishing with lounge seating for family use.
• Easy Series Family Boats Family-friendly all-welded aluminum boats with lounge seating and fishing capabilities, including Easy 200 (20'), Big Easy (24'), and Super Lounge Easy with seating for up to 13 people.
• Shadow Series Fishing Boats All-welded aluminum fishing boats available in 17', 18', 187, 19', 20', and 24' lengths with multiple hull configurations (standard, tunnel, jet tunnel, V-hull) and camo finishes for hunting and fishing.
• Phantom Series Multi-Purpose Boats All-welded aluminum multi-purpose hunting and fishing boats with camo finish, available in Side and Center Console layouts, including Phantom 2060, 20x, 20xv, 24xv, and 26xv models.
• MV Jon Series All-welded aluminum Modified Vee (MV) Jon Boats in 14' to 26' sizes, customizable with various options and accessories for utility and fishing applications.
• MVJT Jon Series All-welded aluminum Modified Vee Jet Tunnel hull jon boats designed for shallow water operations and customizable with options and accessories.
• MVT Jon Series All-welded aluminum Modified Vee Tunnel hull jon boats customizable with options and accessories for shallow-water use.
• V-JON Series Jon Boats All-welded aluminum V-JON hull jon boats designed for rough chop conditions, available in multiple sizes with customization options.
• BC Series Multi-Species Boats All-welded aluminum bass and crappie boats featuring the 10-degree Evolution step-hull (first step-hull in the SeaArk lineup), including BC 190 (19'6") and BC 210 (21'6") with roomy interiors and massive front decks.
• Flex Series Multi-Species Boats All-welded aluminum versatile boats for crappie and multi-species fishing, including Flex 19, Flex 19 Pro, Flex 21, and Flex 21 Pro with wide bottoms and flexible layouts.
• 1652 Crappie Boat All-welded aluminum backwoods small-water boat for crappie fishing with bow steering design for quick maneuverability in tight waters.
• Slayer X Series Hunting Boats All-welded aluminum hunting jon boats in 16' to 19' sizes (1648, 1752, 1960) with Pro versions featuring front livewells for waterfowl hunting.
• SLD Series Side-Layout Hunting Jon Boats All-welded aluminum side-layout hunting jon boats (1548 SLD, 1652 SLD, 1860 SLD, 2072 SLD) with wider platforms for waterfowl hunting.
• DKLD Series Duck-Layout Hunting Jon Boats All-welded aluminum duck-layout hunting jon boats (1548 DKLD and 1652 DKLD) with stability-focused design for duck hunters.
• Mud Runner Series Shallow-Water Hunting Boats All-welded aluminum shallow-water hunting boats (Mud Runner 170 at 17' and Mud Runner 180 at 18') built for muddy marshes and flooded timber.
• CUB Series Commercial Utility Boats All-welded aluminum heavy-duty commercial utility boats (1860, 2072, 2472, 2672 CUB) with wide decks for maximum workspace and payload capacity.
• WORKHORSE Series Commercial Boats All-welded aluminum no-nonsense utility boats (2072, 2472, 2672 WORKHORSE) for hauling, transport, or service work in demanding commercial applications.
• 1660 MVT Rescue Boat All-welded aluminum compact, maneuverable rescue boat with a modified V-hull, built for shallow-water performance and first-responder emergency response.
• Bay Runner Series Coastal Boats All-welded aluminum inshore bay boats (Bay Runner 190, 210, 210t tunnel, 240, and 240T) with 15-degree V-hulls designed for coastal fishing of redfish, trout, and flounder.
• Predator Series Jet Boats All-welded aluminum high-performance jet-powered shallow-water boats, including Predator 300 AK and Predator 300 CC powered by a 310hp Indmar in-line jet engine for extreme shallow water agility.
• SeaArkLife Branded Merchandise SeaArkLife branded gear and merchandise sold through the dedicated SeaArkLife online store, supporting brand engagement beyond boat sales.

Named customers5 records

Segments6 records

Ideal customer profiles6 records

Technology focussed No

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AI maturity

App detail

Feature7 records

Partnerships

Six partnerships are on record, tiered core.

• Suzuki MarinecoreTechnology or IntegrationSuzuki provides outboard motors for SeaArk boats across multiple horsepower ranges, from DF20 to DF300APX. Extensive engine pre-rig and integration options available on SeaArk boats.
• Mercury MarinecoreTechnology or IntegrationMercury provides outboard engines ranging from 20HP to 300HP, including Command Thrust and Pro XS variants. Full integration packages available.
• Yamaha MarinecoreTechnology or IntegrationYamaha supplies outboard motors from F20 to F300XA, including SHO (Super High Output) models and jet drive options for shallow water applications.
• Indmar Marine EnginescoreTechnology or IntegrationIndmar provides the 310HP in-line jet engine powering the Predator 300 series boats, enabling extreme shallow water performance.
• Minn KotacoreTechnology or IntegrationMinn Kota trolling motors available as factory-installed options across SeaArk boat lineup, including Maxxum, Fortrex, Terrova, Ulterra, Ultrex, and Riptide models.
• GarmincoreTechnology or IntegrationGarmin electronics including Echomap UHD2, GPSMAP chartplotters, and LiveScope sonar systems available as options on SeaArk boats.

Scale indicators3 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Direct peers

• Lund Boats: Lund is one of the most established US aluminum fishing-boat manufacturers (Lund & Fury series), competing head-to-head with SeaArk across bass, walleye, and crappie segments. Overlapping dealer footprint, similar target buyer (Midwest/angler), and comparable proprietary hull technology make it the closest comparable.
• Alumacraft Boats: Alumacraft (owned by Patrick Industries) builds all-welded aluminum fishing boats and jon boats with deeply overlapping product lines including bass, multi-species, and hunting models. Direct competition in big-water and hunting-grade aluminum platforms mirrors SeaArk's Shadow, Phantom, and Slayer series.
• Ranger Boats: Ranger (also owned by Bass Pro's White River Marine Group), based in Flippin, Arkansas (same state as SeaArk), is the leading bass-boat brand in the US and competes across premium aluminum and fiberglass bass platforms. Strong brand and tournament sponsorship footprint overlap with SeaArk ProStaff targeting.
• Tracker Marine (Bass Pro Shops): Tracker, part of Bass Pro Shops' White River Marine Group, builds aluminum bass, jon, and fishing boats sold through the largest US outdoor retailer dealer channel. Direct competitor to SeaArk's Shadow, BC, and hunting jon models with massive distribution advantage.
• Xpress Boats: Xpress Boats (Hyper Lift series) builds all-welded aluminum bass and hunting boats with similar shallow-water performance claims. Direct overlap with SeaArk's hunting and bass-boat product lines; Xpress competes aggressively on hull pad efficiency.
• Crestliner Boats: Crestliner (a Smoker Craft brand) manufactures all-welded aluminum bass, crappie, walleye, and jon boats with comparable step-hull innovation and dealer network. Overlaps directly with SeaArk's BC series, Flex series, and MV Jon lineup for sportfishing buyers.
• G3 Boats: G3 (a Yamaha Jet Boat company) builds aluminum bass, crappie, hunting, and G3 Bay boat models with proprietary hull designs. Competes with SeaArk across nearly every segment, particularly in shallow-water jet and bay configurations.
• Lowe Boats: Lowe builds all-welded aluminum jon boats, fishing boats, and bay boats through a national dealer network. Direct overlap with SeaArk's hunting jon (Slayer/SLD/DKLD), MV Jon, and Bay Runner series, serving the same shallow-water angler and hunter buyer.
• Bass Cat Boats: Bass Cat builds premium tournament bass boats (aluminum and fiberglass) targeted at the same professional angler base as SeaArk ProCat, Dynasty, and BC series. Smaller scale than SeaArk but very direct in the catfish and bass tournament category.

Broad incumbents

• Smoker Craft / Starcraft Marine: Smoker Craft Inc. (parent of Crestliner, Starcraft, Sylvan, SunChaser) is a larger privately held aluminum boat conglomerate that competes broadly with SeaArk across fishing, pontoon, and deckboat segments. Wider product breadth but adjacent positioning in jon and aluminum fishing overlaps with SeaArk's portfolio.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

• Xx.com/seaarkboats
• Facebookfacebook.com/SeaArkBoats
• Instagraminstagram.com/seaarkboats
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/seaark-boats-inc

Compliance1 record

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Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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