Fishing Boats: Mckee Craft Boats

Wednesday, 7 November 2012

Designer and Co-founder of "Mckee Craft Boats"

established in 1966, Henry O. Mckee had not

satisfied his desire to create the ultimate in a

comfortable, dry and stable riding small craft.

Leaving "Mckee Craft Boats" in 1974, he ventured

out on his own to pursue this vision, and

established Henry O. Mckee & Sons near Bolivia,

NC.

After several years of experimentation, he and his

sons began successfully producing the "Henry O"

in 1983. First came the 150 Challenger and later

the 179 Invader. After realizing that conventional

hull designs were not the answer, he began

creating a radically new and streamlined hull in a

17' model. This hull design proved to be the

fulfillment of Henry's vision, a stable, highly

maneuverable soft dry ride. Later versions of this

innovative design came in 22' and 16' lengths. In

spring of 1989, four models were being produced.

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