Quick Answer
Most top boat brands sold by Big D Marine and Powersports are manufactured in the United States. Excel Boats are made in Mountain View, Arkansas. G3 Boats, SunCatcher pontoons, and Xcursion pontoons are made in Lebanon, Missouri (all built by Yamaha owned G3). Phoenix bass boats are made in Winchester, Tennessee. Blazer Boats are made in Homosassa, Florida. Sea Pro is made in Newberry, South Carolina. Key West is made in Ridgeland, South Carolina. Wellcraft is made in Sarasota, Florida. Crestliner is made in Little Falls, Minnesota. Four Winns is made in Cadillac, Michigan. American manufacturing is a common thread across the brands we sell in Texas.
Why Manufacturing Origin Matters
Buyers ask about manufacturing origin for three reasons that all matter for the long term ownership experience:
- Quality control. American factories are generally subject to tighter quality control processes and warranty support than overseas manufacturing.
- Parts availability. Boats made in the United States have faster parts availability, easier warranty claims, and shorter service turnaround times.
- Support economy. Buying American made boats supports American workers and boat building communities.
Below is the complete origin guide for every major brand we sell at Big D Marine and Powersports.
Aluminum Boat Brand Origins
Excel Boats: Mountain View, Arkansas
Excel Boats builds all welded aluminum boats at its Mountain View, Arkansas facility. The Excel lineup includes bass boats (Bass Pro, Storm Cat), bay boats (Bay Pro Elite), duck boats (Viper F4, Shallow Water F4), and utility hulls. Excel has been building all welded aluminum in Arkansas for decades. See the current lineup on our Excel Boats page.
G3 Boats: Lebanon, Missouri
G3 Boats manufactures at its Lebanon, Missouri facility. G3 is a wholly owned subsidiary of Yamaha Motor Corporation, which is why every G3 boat comes as a Yamaha factory package. The Lebanon factory produces the full G3 lineup including bass boats, bay boats, jon boats, Gator Tough hunting series, and the SunCatcher and Xcursion pontoon brands. See the G3 Boats page.
SunCatcher Pontoons: Lebanon, Missouri
SunCatcher pontoons are built by G3 at the same Lebanon, Missouri facility that produces G3 boats. SunCatcher is one of two pontoon brands under the Yamaha owned G3 umbrella. See the SunCatcher Pontoons page.
Xcursion Pontoons: Lebanon, Missouri
Xcursion pontoons are also built by G3 at the Lebanon, Missouri factory, alongside SunCatcher. Both brands share the same manufacturing base and Yamaha ownership. See the Xcursion Pontoons page.
Crestliner: Little Falls, Minnesota
Crestliner builds aluminum boats at its Little Falls, Minnesota facility. Crestliner is owned by Brunswick Corporation, which also owns Mercury Marine. The Minnesota factory produces the full Crestliner deep V lineup for multi species and bass fishing use. See the Crestliner page.
Fiberglass Bass and Bay Boat Brand Origins
Phoenix Bass Boats: Winchester, Tennessee
Phoenix Bass Boats are built in Winchester, Tennessee. Phoenix builds premium tournament fiberglass bass boats including the 619, 721 Pro, and flagship 819 ZXL. The Winchester facility is where every Phoenix hull is laid up, rigged, and tested. See the Phoenix Boats page.
Blazer Boats: Homosassa, Florida
Blazer Boats are built in Homosassa, Florida. Blazer produces both fiberglass bass boats and fiberglass bay boats. The Florida location keeps the factory close to the coastal fishing culture that Blazer bay boats are engineered for. See the Blazer Bass Boats page.
Sea Pro: Newberry, South Carolina
Sea Pro Boats are built in Newberry, South Carolina. Sea Pro produces bay boats, center consoles, and coastal fishing boats. The South Carolina factory has been the Sea Pro production home since the brand relaunch. See the Sea Pro Boats page.
Key West Boats: Ridgeland, South Carolina
Key West Boats are built in Ridgeland, South Carolina. Key West is a family owned coastal boat builder with a long history of building bay boats, center consoles, and dual consoles for the Atlantic and Gulf Coast markets. See the Key West Boats page.
Wellcraft: Sarasota, Florida
Wellcraft is built in Sarasota, Florida. Wellcraft has been a Gulf Coast marine name for decades and currently focuses on coastal fishing boats and dual console family boats. The Sarasota factory produces the full Wellcraft lineup. See the Wellcraft page.
Family and Cruising Boat Brand Origins
Four Winns: Cadillac, Michigan
Four Winns is built in Cadillac, Michigan. Four Winns produces bowriders, deck boats, and cruisers with a strong reputation for family friendly ride quality and premium interior finish. See the Four Winns page.
Outboard Motor Brand Origins
The outboard motors we rig with are also worth knowing about:
Yamaha outboards: manufactured in Kennesaw, Georgia USA (for most models sold in the US market) and Iwata, Japan (for larger V6 and V8 models). See the Yamaha brand page.
- Suzuki Marine outboards: manufactured in Toyokawa, Japan.
- Mercury Marine outboards: manufactured in Fond du Lac, Wisconsin USA.
- Honda Marine outboards: manufactured in Kumamoto, Japan.
Summary: Manufacturing Locations Table
Quick reference for every brand:
- Excel Boats: Mountain View, Arkansas
- G3 Boats: Lebanon, Missouri (Yamaha owned)
- SunCatcher Pontoons: Lebanon, Missouri (G3 built)
- Xcursion Pontoons: Lebanon, Missouri (G3 built)
- Phoenix Bass Boats: Winchester, Tennessee
- Blazer Boats: Homosassa, Florida
- Sea Pro: Newberry, South Carolina
- Key West Boats: Ridgeland, South Carolina
- Wellcraft: Sarasota, Florida
- Crestliner: Little Falls, Minnesota
- Four Winns: Cadillac, Michigan
- Yamaha outboards: Kennesaw, Georgia USA and Iwata, Japan
- Suzuki outboards: Toyokawa, Japan
What This Means for Texas Buyers
For Texas buyers, the American manufacturing base of the brands we sell has real practical benefits:
- Faster warranty claim processing because the factory is domestic.
- Faster parts availability, usually 3 to 7 days rather than 3 to 6 weeks for overseas parts.
- Better dealer support because factory reps travel to dealers regularly.
- Stronger resale value because buyers of used boats prefer American manufacturing.
- Support for American boat building jobs and communities.
Where to Buy These American Made Boats in Texas
Big D Marine and Powersports carries every brand covered in this origin guide. Our Huntsville flagship on State Highway 19 stocks the widest range including Excel, G3, Phoenix, Blazer, SunCatcher, and Xcursion. Our Hitchcock location on the Galveston Bay side stocks the coastal specific brands including Sea Pro, Wellcraft, Blazer Bay, and Key West. Our I 45 Huntsville location handles pre owned inventory from all brands.
Frequently Asked Questions
Where are Excel boats made?
Excel boats are made in Mountain View, Arkansas, USA. Excel Boats is an American company that builds all welded aluminum boats including bass boats, bay boats, duck boats, and shallow water hulls. The Mountain View, Arkansas factory produces the full Excel lineup.
Where are G3 boats made?
G3 boats are made in Lebanon, Missouri, USA. G3 Boats is a wholly owned subsidiary of Yamaha Motor Corporation and manufactures all welded and riveted aluminum boats including bass boats, bay boats, jon boats, Gator Tough hunting series, and SunCatcher and Xcursion pontoons. All G3 branded boats come as complete Yamaha packages from the Lebanon, Missouri factory.
Where are Phoenix bass boats made?
Phoenix Bass Boats are made in Winchester, Tennessee, USA. Phoenix Boats manufactures premium fiberglass tournament bass boats at the Tennessee facility. The lineup includes the 619, 721 Pro, 819 ZXL, and other Phoenix tournament rigs sold to serious bass anglers across the United States.
Where are SunCatcher and Xcursion pontoons made?
SunCatcher and Xcursion pontoons are made in Lebanon, Missouri, USA at the G3 Boats factory. Both pontoon brands are built by G3 Boats which is owned by Yamaha Motor Corporation. Every SunCatcher and Xcursion pontoon comes as a factory Yamaha package from the Lebanon, Missouri facility.
Are boats sold by Big D Marine made in the USA?
Yes. The majority of boat brands sold by Big D Marine and Powersports are manufactured in the United States, including Excel (Arkansas), G3 (Missouri), Phoenix (Tennessee), Blazer (Alabama), Sea Pro (South Carolina), Key West (Florida), and Wellcraft (Florida). This American manufacturing base is one reason we prioritize these brands for Texas buyers who value domestic production. Contact us to learn more.
Ready to See These Boats in Person
Come by any of our three Texas locations for walkthroughs on the top American made boat brands. Browse current inventory on our inventory page or start at the Big D Marine homepage.
