Pavati Marine - The leading manufacturer of aluminum drift boats
WELCOME TO PAVATI MARINE
THE LEADING MANUFACTURER OF ALUMINUM DRIFT BOATS
We know your passion for fishing, because it's the same passion that drives us to work every day. And your family may think you’re crazy, but we know why you wake up before dawn to get on the river. We know why, because we do it too. Some people may not understand what makes a fisherman tick, but we do, because we’re fishermen. That’s why, when it comes to boats, we design and build our own – because other boat makers don’t get it. Maybe that’s what makes Pavati the most trusted and coveted drift boat on the water.
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Interview Q&A
How long have you been in business?
Since 2003
What is your primary product or service?
Aluminum drift boats
How did you first become interested in your line of business? (if owner) - What is your background? (If owner or store manager)
Chuck Gros, the founder of Pavati Marine, spent a lot of time fishing on the Rogue River with his family and friends as a boy. Over time his weekend fishing hobby became a passion, but as he spent more time on the water he began to realize that all fishing boats were basically the same, and equally difficult to navigate. What was worse: there weren't any boat makers working to improve the fishing experience for their customers.
Rewind by just a few years. On the same day that Chuck was born, his family was also starting a small fabrication shop, which quickly grew to become the largest custom aluminum manufacturer in the trucking industry, Highway Products, Inc. The strong reputation of quality and service that his family established with Highway Products would ultimately prove to give Chuck the tools he needed to start Pavati Marine. As Chuck contributed to the family's business, he also began documenting his ideas of ways to make drift boats better. Eventually ideas became drawings, and in 2003, Chuck's drawing became a reality, with the unveiling of the first Pavati drift boat.
It's only been a few short years since the first Pavati Marine boat rolled off the production line, but those years have been action-packed from the very beginning. Within months of the first boat, fishermen from around the United States were contacting Chuck to find out how they could get one. Since then we have shipped boats to customers in seven countries, and expanded our product line to include not only drift boats but also power boats, jet boats, and as of 2013, Pavati wake boats.
Although the US economy was met with a massive recession shortly after Pavati Marine began, our growth has been unhindered. Chuck's innovative thinking quickly established Pavati Marine as the fisherman's top boat choice, and today he continues to push for more improvements and more invention. In the words of Northwest Sportsman Magazine, "Where does [Chuck] come up with this stuff? We're going to keep an eye on this guy."
How do you differentiate yourself from other businesses in your category and area?
Pavati Marine is headquartered in Southern Oregon, the greatest salmon destination in the Pacific Northwest. Only two minutes from the Rogue River, our facility spans 60,000 square feet and rests on 11 acres. We have nearly 100 employees, operating our 100,000+ lbs of computer-automated machinery to engineer and build the most advanced fishing boats in the world.
How many locations do you have and do you have plans to expand?
1 location in White City, Oregon, with plans to expand our facility very soon to nearly triple our size.
Provide detailed directions to your location
8110 Agate Rd
White City, Oregon 97503
We are located in White City, Oregon (just north of Medford) off Hwy 62 (Crater Lake Hwy)
What type of payments do you accept?
All
Which areas do you service?
We ship to all 4 corners of the Earth.
Who owns your company or runs daily operations?
Chuck Gros
What are your hours of operation?
Monday - Friday 8am - 5pm pst
What is the best compliment anyone can give you?
The best compliment we can receive is when someone refers us to their friends and family.
What is your favorite quote or Bible verse?
I have many loves and Fly-Fishing is one of them; it brings peace and harmony to my being, which I can then pass on to others." ~ Sue Kreutzer.