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VIP
Boats was started
in
1968, located in the small, northwest Louisiana Town of Vivian. VIP’s mission
from the very beginning was simply to build a better boat. That is a
promise that has been delivered everyday for over 41 years. VIP Boats
have been located in the same area for this entire period, where tens
of thousands of boats have been built.
The VIP
manufacturing plants encompass over 340,000 square feet and covers
almost 30 acres, making it possible to grow with all of the space
available. The size of this facility gives VIP
the ability to build more of the boats’ components (upholstery,
tops, deck rails, trailers, etc.) in-house, which enables VIP to
control quality
and make quick alterations.
The VIP assets
were purchased by a
group of investors, and Caddo
Manufacturing,
LLC
was
created
when
the
original owners filed bankruptcy in 2008. The new owners
collectively have 60 years of boat building experience and
marine knowledge. The CEO, is a veteran manager and
boat designer of over 49 years of experience. Therefore, Caddo
Manufacturing
continues the tradition of creating great boat designs under each of
their careful scrutiny. The new owners have been fortunate in
retaining most of the key personnel.
The management team has over 100 years of top
management experience. Personnel in
the design and building of our boats
calculate over
334 years of experience. All of these employees have a dedication to
building quality into every boat, from
hull
design to careful mold maintenance. Every step of the manufacturing
process is monitored by our expert craftsmen to ensure the highest
possible standard for safe and dependable performance from each boat
built by Caddo
Manufacturing
from VIP Sport
Boats, Sport Deck Boats to BayStealth Fishing Boats.
The VIP
name means quality craftsmanship, solid construction, technical
innovation, and close attention to detail. Caddo
Manufacturing is dedicated
to
the importance of family and friends.
Unlike
other manufacturers who may only build a narrow selection of
models, Caddo
Manufacturing offers
an extensive range of models from skiing to fishing. Our complete
product line up of boats is 100%
Wood Free, with
luxurious interiors and up-to-date styling and features.
What
makes a CADDO
BOAT the best
buy for you?
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Completely “Wood Free”. 21st Century structure.
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A state of the art composite
stringer system.
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Durable and luxurious expanded vinyl
interiors built in-house.
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Premium gelcoat panels for a
stunning finish.
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Water proof Deutsch wiring
connectors.
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Sunbrella canvas for all tops and
covers.
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Aquatic AV CD/AM/FM stereo system.
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Self bailing fiberglass non-skid
interiors.
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Stainless Steel cleats and drink
holders.
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Faria gauges with a Lifetime
Warranty.
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Custom fit trailers with brakes (on
most models), radial tires, LED lights and torsion axle.
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Full 5-year bow to stern warranty.
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Limited Lifetime Warranty on the
hull, stringer and transom.
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