Correct Craft announced its 2026 leadership transition plan today, following Bill Yeargin’s earlier announcement that he will be stepping down as CEO on March 31, 2026. On April 1, 2026, Yeargin will transition to Correct Craft’s Board Chair, and Correct Craft’s Chief Financial Officer (CFO), Zach Hutcheson, will assume both the CEO role and become a Correct Craft board member.

Hutcheson joined Correct Craft in 2014 and has served in several different roles during the past eleven years. In addition to his current CFO role, Hutcheson also oversees Correct Craft’s portfolio of innovation and vertical integration companies.

A committed and passionate learner, Hutcheson has earned both a Bachelor of Science and a Master of Science in accounting. He has also taken postgraduate courses at Harvard, Stanford, The Wharton School, Singularity University, and Villanova University. Zach is also a Certified Lean Six Sigma black belt.

Yeargin and Hutcheson will work closely together for the next nine months to ensure a smooth transition for the organization.

Hutcheson stated, “It is an honor for me to be appointed as Correct Craft’s next CEO, effective April 1. Correct Craft has an amazing 100-year story, and our team believes the company’s best days are still ahead.” Hutcheson added, “As Correct Craft continues to grow, I am committed to the ongoing stewardship and development of our company’s unique and wonderful culture. We have a platform that has done a lot of good, and our team is committed to continue Making Life Better.”

Yeargin stated, “I have worked with Zach for eleven years and am confident he will do a great job continuing our focus on people, performance, and philanthropy.” Yeargin added, “I look forward to helping Zach and the entire Correct Craft team in any way I can. I, too, believe the company’s best days are still ahead!”

As Correct Craft prepares for this leadership transition and entry into its second century, the company remains committed to its mission to Making Life Better. With strong alignment between outgoing and incoming leadership, the organization is well-positioned to continue building on its legacy. The entire Correct Craft team is enthusiastic about this next chapter and confident in Hutcheson’s ability to lead the company into a bright and exciting future.

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About Correct Craft: Celebrating 100 years of excellence in the marine industry, Correct Craft is a Florida-based company with global operations. Focused on “Making Life Better,” the Correct Craft family includes Nautique, Centurion, Supreme, Bass Cat, Yar-Craft, SeaArk, Parker, and Revel boat companies, Pleasurecraft Engine Group, Indmar Marine Engines, Velvet Drive Transmissions, Ingenity Electric, Mach Connections, Merritt Precision, Osmosis, Watershed Innovation, and Aktion Parks. For more information, please visit correctcraft.com.

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Over the course of two weeks, more than 100 team members from across Correct Craft’s family of brands are traveling to Little Mountain, South Carolina. This is the hometown of the company’s Pleasurecraft Engine Group facility. The trip focuses on supporting Screaming Eagles, a nonprofit serving the special needs community.

The Screaming Eagles organization is working toward building a special needs athletic and care complex. Volunteers are assisting with demolition, flooring, new construction, rehabilitation, and landscaping, contributing to a project that will have lasting impact in PCM’s hometown and beyond.

“At Correct Craft, we are deeply committed to making life better not just through the products we build, but by how we serve others,” said Bill Yeargin, CEO of Correct Craft. “It’s incredibly meaningful to bring our team together in Little Mountain to support a cause that uplifts families and celebrates every individual’s value. The Screaming Eagles team is doing extraordinary work, and we are proud to stand beside them.”

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In addition to the construction work, Correct Craft employees shared a baseball game with Screaming Eagles participants. These moments strengthened the bonds between the company and the community it calls home.

About Screaming Eagles: Screaming Eagles began with a vision to provide athletic experiences for individuals with special needs through school partnerships. That vision has evolved into a mission to build a dedicated complex where those with special needs can thrive alongside their families and community. To learn more, visit screamingeaglesspecialneeds.org.

About Pleasurecraft Engine Group: Pleasurecraft Engine Group, owned by Correct Craft, manufactures four engine brands, PCM, Crusader, Challenger, and Levitator, from its headquarters in Little Mountain, South Carolina. For fifty years, Pleasurecraft has led the industry in providing the highest quality, most innovative inboard engines, backed with exceptional service. For more information, please visit pcmengines.com.

About Correct Craft: Celebrating 100 years of excellence in the marine industry, Correct Craft is a Florida-based company with global operations. Focused on “Making Life Better,” the Correct Craft family includes Nautique, Centurion, Supreme, Bass Cat, Yar-Craft, SeaArk, Parker, and Revel boat companies, Pleasurecraft Engine Group, Indmar Marine Engines, Velvet Drive Transmissions, Ingenity Electric, Mach Connections, Merritt Precision, Osmosis, Watershed Innovation, and Aktion Parks. For more information, please visit correctcraft.com.

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Correct Craft is proud to celebrate its Centennial Anniversary, marking a century of innovation, leadership, and dedication to its mission of “Making Life Better.” Since its founding in 1925, Correct Craft has grown into a global leader in the marine industry while staying true to its core values of integrity, innovation, and service.

From building world-class boats to fostering a strong community, Correct Craft’s journey over the past century reflects a commitment to excellence and a passion for making a positive impact. With a portfolio of premier brands and a legacy of pioneering technology and craftsmanship, Correct Craft has become synonymous with quality and innovation.

Bill Yeargin, CEO of Correct Craft, reflected on this milestone saying:

“Reaching 100 years is an extraordinary accomplishment, and we are grateful to everyone who has been part of this journey. From our employees to our customers and many partners, each has played a role in shaping Correct Craft’s legacy. As we celebrate this milestone, we remain committed to building on our history, innovating for the future, and continuing to make life better for generations to come.”

Yeargin added:

“The company’s 100-year milestone is not only a celebration of the past but also a bold step into the future. Correct Craft remains focused on pushing the boundaries of innovation, growing its family of brands, and creating meaningful impact for its customers worldwide.”

For more information on Correct Craft’s 100-year anniversary, visit correctcraft.com.

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Correct Craft’s long-time President and CEO, Bill Yeargin, announced his plans to step down next Spring. The company’s board, which includes Yeargin, has begun executing the company’s succession plan process. Correct Craft’s next CEO will be announced when the successor is chosen, likely in the next several months.  

Yeargin took over as Correct Craft’s CEO in September of 2006, during a very challenging time for the company: Yeargin was the company’s fifth CEO in five years. Despite a challenging start, the company has grown significantly under Yeargin’s leadership, reaching its goal of becoming a billion-dollar enterprise in 2023. 

During Yeargin’s tenure, Correct Craft grew by over 20X and won many awards, including Florida’s Manufacturer of the Year and the boating industry’s Most Innovative Company. It also became an influential voice in the boating industry as well as in Washington, DC. 

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Related to this announcement, Yeargin stated, “I have thoroughly enjoyed leading Correct Craft. Any success we have had has resulted from a wonderful team who has joined me on this journey; we have done some amazing things together.”

Yeargin added, “As I transition to another stage of my career, Correct Craft and its team will have my full support. I have said many times that an important part of my legacy will be the Correct Craft team’s ability to continue succeeding long after I am gone, and I will do everything I can to support them.” 

About Bill Yeargin

Bill Yeargin is a thought leader, CEO, board member, global traveler (110 countries), innovator, and culture evangelist. He has authored six books including the best sellers Education of a CEO and Faith Leap. Bill has shared leadership insights in innumerable articles and columns for over three decades and has been a popular speaker at hundreds of events on six continents. 

The company Bill leads as CEO, Correct Craft, is a 100-year-old company with global operations. Correct Craft’s subsidiaries include multiple boat brands, engine brands, water sports parks, and entities devoted solely to vertical integration and innovation. The company has manufacturing facilities across the U.S. and distributes into about 70 countries. 

Under Bill’s leadership, Correct Craft has developed a unique culture of “Making Life Better.” They have won all their industry’s major awards and were recognized as Florida’s “Manufacturer of the Year.” Correct Craft has also been recognized as the boating industry’s “Most Innovative Company.” 

A passionate lifelong learner, Bill has earned a bachelor’s degree in accounting and an MBA. He has also completed post-graduate studies at Harvard, Stanford, Wharton, MIT, and the London School of Economics. Bill is a certified public accountant and certified Lean Six Sigma black belt. In addition, he is certified in both Myers-Briggs Type Indicator and DISC. 

Palm Beach State College recognized Bill as an outstanding alum with its Emerald Torch Award. Nova Southeastern University awarded Bill a doctorate of humane letters in recognition of his “contribution to the lives of others and the betterment of humanity.” 

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Bill served on numerous for-profit and non-profit boards and earned a certificate in corporate governance from both Columbia University and Cornell University. He also earned both a certificate in Risk Governance and Qualified Risk Director® credential from the DCRO Risk Governance Institute. Bill currently serves on multiple boards and is board chair of the National Marine Manufacturers Association (NMMA). 

Bill actively represents his industry on both national and state issues. He served both the Obama and Trump administrations on cabinet-level advisory councils and has been invited to the White House nine times by three different presidents. Bill was appointed by Florida’s governor to serve on the University of Central Florida board of trustees. 

Bill has been recognized with many of the marine industry’s top awards including Boating Industry’s “Mover and Shaker of the Year.” Florida Trend magazine has recognized Bill as one of “Florida’s Most Influential Business Leaders” and he is an Orlando Business Journal “CEO of the Year.” The governor of Florida also presented Bill with the “Governor’s Business Ambassador Medal.”

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Orlando Watersports Complex and Nautique Boat Company had the pleasure of volunteering to help people who are challenged with physical and mental disabilities experience time on the water, creating memories that will last a lifetime.

Aktion Parks and Nautique Boats were able to team up with Ann’s Angels, a local nonprofit, all-volunteer team that plans waterskiing and wakeboarding events to promote a healthy and active lifestyle ​for those who are challenged with physical and mental disabilities. During the event, 16 riders enjoyed 36 pulls with the team, with some of them being their first time on the water. Several pro Nautique athletes, including Jodi Grassman, Whitney Rini, Mary Morgan Howell, Jon Travers, and John Akerman were able to come out and show their support by coaching. Seven different organizations were represented, including Spinabifida Central Florida, Orlando Veterans Administration, Orlando VA, Tampa VA, Lakeland VA, Brooks Rehab, and Wheelchair for Kids.

Aktion Parks Director of Operations, Kellan Rudnicki, commented, “Ann’s Angels is truly a wonderful organization doing amazing work in making life better for so many individuals who otherwise would not be able to partake in the activities of watersports.” Rudnicki added, “Thanks to the support of Nautique Boats and their team for making lifelong memories for our riders!”

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“We are happy to support Ann’s Angels in their efforts to help others,” said Greg Meloon, President of Nautique Boat Company. “This is an incredible opportunity to make an impact in the community and get new participants behind the boat experiencing life on the water.”

John Lipscomb President of Ann’s Angels Adaptive Waterski Foundation stated, “Thank you for hosting this clinic. Correct Craft brands have been a great partner in our quest to get more people on the water and make their lives better through towed water sports.”

About Nautique Boat Company: Nautique is celebrating its 97th anniversary of delivering excellence in the marine industry. A subsidiary of Correct Craft, Nautique has been on the waters of the world with a passion for innovation since 1925. Delivering the very best waterski, wakeboard and wakesurf boats on the market, Nautique continues to drive progression with their award-winning technology and dedication to building the highest-quality boats imaginable. New technology, performance innovations and attention to detail are the cornerstones of what makes the Nautique brand the industry leader. Through the Nautique Cares initiative, employees and athletes dedicate themselves to not only making a difference on the water, but to extend their support to people in need around the world. The world’s best ski boat, world’s best wake boat, and a company that cares. To learn more visit nautique.com

About Aktion Parks: Aktion Parks, a subsidiary of Correct Craft, delivers customers an active, watersports lifestyle that is safe, healthy, family friendly, and environmentally conscious. Aktion Parks owns and operates three of the world’s most recognized parks: Orlando Watersports Complex, Miami Watersports Complex, and Elite Cable Park. To learn more about Aktion Parks visit aktionparks.com.

About Correct Craft: Celebrating 97 years of excellence in the marine industry, Correct Craft is a Florida-based company with global operations. Focused on “Making Life Better,” the Correct Craft family includes Nautique, Centurion, Supreme, Bass Cat, Yar-Craft, SeaArk, Parker, and Ingenity boat companies, Pleasurecraft Marine Engine Group, Watershed Innovation and Aktion Parks. For more information, please visit correctcraft.com.

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Today, Correct Craft announced the acquisition of Indmar Marine Engines, a pioneer and leader in the inboard marine engine segment with a hard-earned reputation for delivering world-class quality and reliability. Indmar will be operated by Correct Craft subsidiary Liberty Technologies which also manages PCM Engines, Crusader Engines, Levitator Engines, and Velvet Drive Transmissions. 

While an important new member of Correct Craft’s portfolio of brands, Indmar will continue to operate independently, retaining its own brand and team members. Indmar will remain operating from its world headquarters in Millington, TN, while continuing to supply its boat-building manufacturers and network of dealers.

For over half a century, Indmar has been focused on the future, introducing new innovations and technologies that have enabled the sport and the industry to progress and grow. From the early adoption of fuel-injected engines to the introduction of green technologies that reduce exhaust emissions, Indmar has embraced opportunities to make its products better, improving the environment and the lives of boating enthusiasts and families across the world.

Chuck Rowe, former President of Indmar Marine Engines, commented, “I am proud of the company and brand that our family has built. The acquisition by Correct Craft provides significant opportunities for long-term growth while continuing to build and honor my family’s legacy; However, most importantly, the acquisition with Correct Craft provides additional security and opportunity for our employees, boat building partners, and network of dealers.” Rowe added, “There could not be a better company to sell our business to than Correct Craft. The values and culture of Correct Craft are one-of-a-kind, and I know Indmar is in good hands.” 

Liberty Technologies President Mark McKinney stated, “We are excited to welcome the Indmar team into our Liberty Technologies family.” McKinney added, “The Rowe family has done an extraordinary job of leading Team Indmar and making outstanding advancements in the inboard marine industry. Though Chuck Rowe’s shoes will be hard to fill, I am excited about the opportunity to continue the legacy of Indmar and to work with the team to support and provide additional features, products, and opportunities that will elevate Indmar and their OEMs to new heights.”      

CEO of Correct Craft, Bill Yeargin, stated, “I am tremendously happy to have Indmar join us as a part of the Correct Craft family. Chuck and his father have built a phenomenal company that resulted in both men’s induction into the Marine Industry Hall of Fame. I appreciate the trust they have placed in our team, and we will do our best to meet and exceed their expectations.”

Yeargin added, “Indmar has a strong team whom we respect greatly. We are excited to continue providing Indmar’s customers with products well beyond what we can imagine. We are looking forward to an exciting future!”

About Indmar Marine Engines
Indmar is the world’s largest privately held manufacturer of gasoline-powered inboard marine engines. Indmar has a pedigree going back nearly 51 years in the inboard marine industry and a proud tradition of pointing the way forward. Indmar was the first inboard manufacturer to deliver fuel injection, and custom-calibrated engines and the first to produce an inboard engine with a catalyzed exhaust, which is now the industry standard. Today, this legendary brand delivers an inimitable mix of unrivaled performance, meticulous craftsmanship, and ground-breaking innovations – charting a course for others to follow.  Indmar operates advanced manufacturing facilities in the U.S. with distribution centers in Millington, TN, Merced, CA and Clarkston, WA. For more information, please visit www.indmar.com.

About Correct Craft
Celebrating 97 years of excellence in the marine industry, Correct Craft is a Florida-based company with global operations. Focused on “Making Life Better,” the Correct Craft family includes Nautique, Centurion, Supreme, Bass Cat, Yar-Craft, SeaArk, Parker, and Ingenity boat companies, Pleasurecraft Engine Group, Indmar Marine Engines, Velvet Drive Transmissions, Watershed Innovation and Aktion Parks. For more information, please visit www.correctcraft.com.

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Bring out the entire family and join us in celebrating OWC’s newest attraction with a live DJ, free food, drinks, and giveaways. The Aquapark concept is inspired by LEGO blocks, featuring a modular series of interlocking climbing obstacles, pathways, slides, and trampolines, allowing for endless fun for all ages.

“The grand opening of the OWC Aquapark will be a momentous event for people of all ages and I’m incredibly proud of the team at Aktion Parks for making this dream a reality. I am personally very excited about spending time on this new attraction that will introduce more people to our world-famous cable park,” stated Bill Yeargin, CEO of Correct Craft (owner of Aktion Parks).

The OWC Aquapark will be open to the public starting Sunday, March 11th from 11:00AM – 5:00PM daily throughout the month of March. Book your Aquapark session in advance so you don’t miss out on all of the fun. Click here to schedule.

The event will be held at OWC, 8615 Florida Rock Road, Orlando, FL 32824 located off Landstreet Road. Click here for directions.

About Aktion Parks

Aktion Parks, a subsidiary of Correct Craft, delivers customers an active, watersports lifestyle that is safe, healthy, family friendly, and environmentally conscious. Aktion Parks owns and operates two of the most recognized parks in the world, Orlando Watersports Complex and Miami Watersports Complex, and will soon be opening a third park, Elite Cable Park. To learn more about Aktion Parks visit www.aktionparks.com. http://www.aktionparks.com/

About Correct Craft

Celebrating 93 years of excellence in the marine industry, Correct Craft is a Florida-based company with global operations. The Correct Craft family includes Nautique, Centurion, Supreme, Bass Cat, Yar-Craft, SeaArk, and Bryant boat companies, Pleasurecraft Marine Engine Group, and Aktion Parks. For more information please visit correctcraft.com.

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ORLANDO, FL (January 16, 2018) — Aktion Parks is pleased to announce Orlando Watersports Complex (OWC) will be adding an inflatable Aquapark in Spring of 2018.

Orlando Watersports Complex (OWC) will be the first in Central Florida to launch the inflatable Aquapark attraction. Known by many as the world’s most recognized cable park, OWC will be adding the inflatable Aquapark by Wibit, the premier inflatables manufacturer in the water park industry. The aquapark concept is inspired by LEGO blocks, featuring a modular series of interlocking climbing obstacles, pathways, slides, and trampolines, allowing for endless fun for all ages.

With multiple challenges like the XXL climbing tower, trampoline, balance beam, monkey bars, rodeo slide and much more the Aquapark at OWC will provide hours of fun for families. The new attraction will complement our world-famous cable park situated on a 60-acre lake that features two full size cable systems, a two tower cable system used for our Get-Up-Guarantee, and the award winning Super Air Nautique G23 and record-breaking Ski Nautique 200 available for lessons on the boat lake.

The Aquapark will be a great addition for anyone looking for a unique event for corporate and private parties, especially birthday parties! OWC is open year-round to the public except for Thanksgiving, Christmas Eve and Christmas Day.

“Our Aktion Parks team is excited about this new attraction at OWC which will open this spring; it is a fantastic addition to our world famous water park and will be great for both kids and adults, making it the perfect activity for families,” stated Bill Yeargin, CEO of Correct Craft (owner of Aktion Parks).

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ORLANDO, FL (January 9, 2017) — Today Correct Craft, owner of several of the industry’s top boat brands, announced its newest acquisition, Bryant Boats.

Bryant Boats is a respected high quality boat brand built in Sweetwater, Tennessee. With an already high appeal regionally, Bryant is well positioned for further national and global growth.

Previous Bryant owner and respected industry veteran, John Dorton, will remain at Bryant as both President and a minority shareholder. Dorton has one of the best track records in the boating industry and is highly respected for both his work leading MasterCraft through many years of explosive growth and serving leadership roles on various boating industry boards.

Dorton stated, “I am happy to continue leading Bryant into the future. We are all excited about the possibilities for growing Bryant significantly and globally in the years ahead.” “I also look forward to joining the Correct Craft family and working with both Bill and his team; our cultures are aligned and I believe we will be able to achieve great things together,” added Dorton.

Bill Yeargin, Correct Craft CEO, commented, “I could not be happier to announce the acquisition of Bryant Boats. We believe Bryant is an excellent brand with tremendous global potential.” Yeargin added, “I am also very excited to have a respected leader like John Dorton joining our team. As someone who competed against John for many years I know he is not only one of the top leaders in our industry but also someone whom I tremendously respect. We have a bright future together!”

About Bryant Boats: Since 1960, Bryant Boats, a subsidiary of Correct Craft, has been operated by some of the industry’s most renowned builders and designers. Located in Sweetwater, Tennessee, Bryant produces stern drive runabouts ranging in length from 19-27 feet using 100% hand-laid fiberglass and wood-free construction designed for discerning and value-conscious boaters. For more information please visit www.bryantboats.com.

About Correct Craft: Celebrating 92 years of excellence in the marine industry, Correct Craft is a Florida-based company with global operations. The Correct Craft family includes Nautique, Centurion, Supreme, Bass Cat, Yar-Craft, SeaArk, and Bryant boat companies, Pleasurecraft Marine Engine Group, and Aktion Parks. For more information please visit www.correctcraft.com.

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ORLANDO, FL (October 31, 2016) – This past Saturday, Orlando Watersports Complex (OWC) hosted “SUP with a Cop Day” benefitting Urban Surf 4 Kids, a unique outreach organization that works with orphan and foster kids.

Approximately 50 kids, volunteers, and local law enforcement came together to bridge community relationships through stand up paddleboarding (SUP) at the OWC facility. The event offered free SUP lessons for kids, a SUP Expo, and a Meet and Greet with the Orange County Fire Authority who were nice enough to bring out their fire engine (with lights flashing and sirens blaring!) for all the kids to see.

Wesley Stewart, founder of Urban Surf 4 Kids, stated, “It’s been such a great experience to work with OWC. The empowerment of our foster youth through these events is nothing short of life changing. Together, we are bridging the gaps to make a lasting impact.”

Bill Yeargin, CEO of Correct Craft (owner of Aktion Parks) stated, “Our OWC team was thrilled to host this unique event that builds relationships and trust in our community.” Yeargin added, “Our primary focus at our Correct Craft companies is ‘Making Life Better’ and we are happy to use our OWC facility for this wonderful event!”

For more information about Urban Surf 4 Kids visit www.urbansurf4kids.org.

About Aktion Parks: Aktion Parks, a subsidiary of Correct Craft, delivers customers an active watersports lifestyle that is safe, healthy, family friendly, and environmentally conscious. Aktion Parks owns and operates both Miami Watersports Complex and Orlando Watersports Complex, two of the largest cable wakeboard parks in the U.S. and two of the most recognized parks in the world. To learn more about Aktion Parks visit www.aktionparks.com.

About Correct Craft: Celebrating 91 years of excellence in the marine industry, Correct Craft is a Florida-based company with global operations. The Correct Craft family includes Nautique, Centurion, Supreme, Bass Cat, Yar-Craft, and SeaArk boat companies, Pleasurecraft Marine Engine Group, and Aktion Parks. For more information please visit www.correctcraft.com.

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