Customer Reviews

Technologically inspired designs and built tough to exacting specifications, the CraigCat® is constructed for a lifetime of fun! Along with the fun comes satisfaction of owning one of the most distinct boats on the water. If you don’t believe us — read what the experts and our customers have to say. Read these CraigCat Customer Reviews that our customers have sent us!

“Good morning to the Craigs,

I am 6’4″, 258 lbs and soon to be 59 years old. I bought your CraigCat without a sea trial or even seeing it up close. Upon delivery, it sat on my property for two weeks with thoughts of what the hell was I thinking. I am too big and too old to be on this contraption! I finally put it in the water this past weekend and I cannot tell you how much pleasure your CraigCat gave me! (and my wife!) My wife was born in the mountains of North Carolina and still has fears of the water. This thing just petrified her. Not now!

Thank you for your CraigCat!”

Allen

Thunderbolt, GA

“Erik,

 

I seldom, if ever, send out testimonials {or reviews) about product purchases. In the case of my more recent purchase of an E2 Elite Florida Gulf Stream Edition Craig Cat, I will make this one-off exception!

 

I am 67 and a relatively recent transplant to St Petersburg from Western NY. I have owned 30+ boats (from 16′ vintage mahogany racers to 36′ Sport Yachts) to date and have boated my entire life on Lake Erie and the Niagara River.

 

Like most of your customers, I saw the Craig Cat and thought “what a fun looking boat”. Skeptical that I was “of age” to have fun on such a thing. I figured it would at least be fun for my kids and grand kids. Long story short, I had a custom lift added to my dock at the seawall for it, and your people delivered it to my house as scheduled. The next day, I dropped it into the water, and took it out on its maiden voyage, lone, to make sure things were working OK. WHAT A RIOT! I must admit, even at my age, this was the most fun I’ve had on any of my boats! I quickly proved that I was not too old
to have fun on such a craft! Taking it down a few of the Broad water canals, I got dozens of thumbs up and great comments by property owners and moored boat owners I passed. It seemed everybody loved my CraigCat!

 

Bringing it back to my dock, after instructed the family members about its proper operation, they all took it out for a spin. Most of them also being boaters in their past, they too ALL returned with a huge smile!

In regards to the CraigCat itself, the quality and attention to detail is exceptional. To me, it appeared you thought of everything, to make it the absolut ely perfect fun boat… in a class all by itself. Not a PWC, not an outboa rd dingy, but a CraigCat! A ridiculously fun watercraft for a seasoned 67 year old boater all the way down to his grandchildren!

 

Good job Erik!

 

Respectfully yours, Mike Leo. – St Petersburg, Fl

“FYI: I put 52 hours on the cat so far this year and plan on doing more!! The only trouble I have is when you stop on a island or sand bar it sure is a conversation piece it’s tough to get some private time with the Mrs.’s, heheheh. But I love it and thanks for the support!!”

Shawn C.

Manchester, NH

“Just want you to know how much I am enjoying my new CraigCat boat in the great big Lake Martin in Dadeville, AL. It is amazing the attention this boat gets! I mean some of these people have very expensive boats and they drive by with a ‘thumbs up’! Not to mention when I use the pet seat and bring my black Lab or Dachshund for a ride…people go nuts! I constantly get asked about my boat especially from people who say they don’t always want to take the big boat out and the CraigCat is just the perfect size for cruising. I always direct them to your website. Thanks!”
Deanna G.

Marietta, GA

“Good Morning Erik and Evana,

Just wanted to let you know the boat arrived late yesterday afternoon, we had a couple of mix-ups and I was called out of town but my wife was there to handle things. I got a text message from her stating that “there is unusual amount excessive traffic going by our house tonight, some walking, in their golf carts and cars also driving by very slowly” so I replied “Is the boat there?” wife:”yes…LOL…traffic is nuts and funny…you’re​ going to love this when you see it.”

I got home around 10:00 pm and there it was in the driveway​! Absolutely gorgeous, love it! Can’t wait to get it in the water!!

Thank you.

Respectfully yours,”
Randy K.
Iowa

“Just want you to know how much I am enjoying my new CraigCat boat in the great big Lake Martin in Dadeville, AL. It is amazing the attention this boat gets! I mean some of these people have very expensive boats and they drive by with a ‘thumbs up’! Not to mention when I use the pet seat and bring my black Lab or Dachshund for a ride…people go nuts! I constantly get asked about my boat especially from people who say they don’t always want to take the big boat out and the CraigCat is just the perfect size for cruising. I always direct them to your website. Thanks!”
Deanna G. – Marietta, GA

“I have owned a CraigCat with a 25hp Yamaha 4-stroke since 2003. We have thoroughly enjoyed the boat and have had loads of fun with it. I had thought about buying a newer model with upgraded features for some time, but I didn’t think a newer model could get much better and it wouldn’t be worth the additional cost.

Finally after some convincing information from Erik, we decided to take the plunge and bought a new E2 Elite with a 30hp Evinrude E-TEC 2-stroke. All I can say is WOW, what took us so long! The new CraigCat rides so much better and the extra horsepower lets us cruise a increased speeds we really like. The E-TEC is smoother, quieter and much better response. The upgraded features like stereo, more comfortable seats, tilt motor, even cup holders, etc make the boat more enjoyable than I imagined. Thanks Erik for convincing us that a new model with the Evinrude E-TEC motor would be such an improvement in comfort, performance and all around enjoyment.”

Dave D.

California

“We absolutely LOVE the CAT. It is the perfect application for St. Joe Bay. We are able to raise the kicker and push it out on low tide. It will go with a couple of inches of water. Our SEADOO’s can’t do that, nor can you use them when the floating grass is thick, like it is from July to January. What a unique and functional boat!” Dan

Port St. Joe, Florida

“I recently took the CraigCat® into the ocean off the New Jersey shore for the first time. It handled beautifully. My friend was a little nervous until we came upon a school of dolphin swimming alongside of us. We could almost reach out and touch them. He told me later that is was an experience of a lifetime. The CraigCat® was professional the whole ride. Everyone on the beach was watching us. It’s the talk of the Jersey shore right now.”

Joe M – New Jersey