History:

Anderson Custom Boats was founded in 1980 by two surfers, Bill Anderson and Charlie Alexander. Anderson and Alexander wanted to produce rugged dependable power boats for the booming California Abalone fishery. In 1981, Anderson Custom Boats completed their first mold, which they named the Chaz 22. The Chaz 22 proved to be a rugged and dependable boat capable of hauling 2000 or more pounds of freshly caught abalone across the rough, cold waters of the Santa Barbara Channel. In 1986, the Anderson 26 was designed for the needs of the now booming Sea Urchin Fishery. Bigger, wider, and able to carry over 5000 pounds of product at speeds of 20 knots and above. By 2004, the demand for a larger boat grew once more, and the Anderson 31 was added to the fleet–boasting an even larger carrying capacity with more creature comforts.

In 1988, Bill Anderson was approached by surf legend George Greenough. Greenough wanted Bill to build a mold to produce his revolutionary Greenough hull form. The Greenough 17 added a fast reliable boat to the Anderson Boats product line. The Greenough with its wide hull and striking tri-plane shape proved to be a popular design with local surfers and recreational boaters. The Greenough 21 was added in 1990 and was a larger, more refined boat capable of long range travel in almost any weather. Today we have expanded even further to include a full metal machine fabrication shop.

As the years passed, Bill’s sons Ed and John joined the company in 2004 and in 2009, respectively. Today, Ed and John run the family business, carrying on the Anderson Boats tradition of quality and craftsmanship while bringing fresh ideas and new skills.