Hartsville, South Carolina is home to STINGRAY Boats -- a company that in just a few short years has emerged as one of the leading independent boat builders in the nation. STINGRAY has been building boats for families to enjoy for more than 35 years.With over 225,000 square feet of manufacturing space, STINGRAY boasts of one of the most technologically advanced facilities in the country. The state of the art robotic driven production is responsible for some of the most best designs available on the market today; not to mention quality that is literally "engineered in."Al Fink founded Stingray in 1979. With two molds, a handful of skilled craftsmen and a passion for excellence, Al set out to produce one of the best performing powerboats available in the industry. From this meager beginning, STINGRAY has grown to consist of over 20 models, with a proven reputation for unsurpassed quality and performance.STINGRAY is family oriented. When you become a STINGRAY owner, you join a larger family that consists of highly skilled employees, professional and competent dealers, and many other proud STINGRAY owners.