Grady-White owner donating the company

[Matt B]

He’s setting it up in a Purpose Trust similar to what Chouinard did with Patagonia. Kinda makes me like those boats even more, and I have always admired them.

Sell the Company for $400 Million? He’s Giving It Away Instead.

After his sole heir died, Eddie Smith, the owner of Grady-White Boats, looked for a way to pass on his legacy. He was inspired by Patagonia to pledge future profits to charity.

www.nytimes.com

 

[HauntedByWaters]

That’s neat!

Too bad they still don’t have a table to sit at in a $200K+ boat. I like purpose built fishing boats but a 28’ Sailfish having 2 seats under cover is a little preposterous.

 

[Josh]

Very cool!

But not quite cool enough to make affording one anything more than a daydream for me. Still, a neat thing nonetheless.

 

[Porter2]

There are quite a few GW’s tied up at the Edmond's marina. Nice boats. But