The History of Albemarle Sportfishing Boats
Albemarle and Carolina Classic both started in Edenton, North Carolina. They quickly became the best and most reliable builder of the express fishing boat.
1977 | Scott Boat Works organized by Scott Harrell Sr.
1978 | Incorporation of Albemarle Boats. Mac Privott joins company.
1979 | Introduction of the Albemarle 24.
1980 | Introduction of the 21 Albemarle.
1984 | Introduction of the 27 Albemarle.
1986 | Jackshaft (JPS) technology introduced.
1989 | Introduction of the 32 Albemarle Convertible.
1990 | J. Scott Harrell Jr. became President of Albemarle Boats. Introduction of the 32 Express.
1991 | Mac Privott establishes Carolina Classic Boats, Inc. at boat building facility on Midway Drive.
1992 | Albemarle 262 Center Console introduced.
1993 | Carolina Classic 25 is introduced, Albemarle 265 is introduced.
1995 | Carolina Classic 28 is introduced.
1996 | Albemarle 305 Express introduced.
1996 | Albemarle 280 Express debuted at the New York Boat Show; Albemarle 242 Center Console introduced.
1997 | Carolina Classic 35 is introduced.
1998 | Carolina Classic moves into new facility on Anchor’s Way.
2000 | Albemarle 410 Express is introduced.
2001 | Albemarle Boats refurbishes and moves into boat building facility on Midway Drive.
2002 | Albemarle 248 is introduced.
2003 | Albemarle 268 XF is introduced.
2004 | Carolina Classic 32 is introduced, Albemarle 310 XF is introduced.
2005 | Albemarle 410 Convertible is introduced at Miami Boat Show.
2005 | Albemarle joins Brunswick Corporation.
2006 | Albemarle 360 XF is introduced at Miami Boat Show.
2007 | Albemarle 330 XF is introduced at Miami Boat Show.
2008 | Albemarle 290 XF introduced at Annapolis Boat Show, 288 OBXF is introduced at Miami Boat Show.
2009 | Albemarle purchased by Scott McLaughlin.
2010 | Albemarle introduces Volvo IPS powered 360 XF at Miami Boat Show.
2011 | Carolina Classic purchased by Scott McLaughlin.
2012 | Carolina Classic moves into Midway Drive Facility.
2015 | Albemarle and Carolina Classic purchased by Murphy Alternative Investments.
2015 | Albemarle and Carolina Classic unite to become Albemarle Boats, The Carolina Classic, Debut of
brand at Fort Lauderdale Boat Show.
2018 | Introduction of Albemarle 27 Dual Console
2019 | Introduction of Albemarle 31 Dual Console
2020 | Announcement of Partnership with Spencer Yachts for Albemarle 53 Spencer Edition
2021 | Introduction of Albemarle 30 Express
2022 | Introduction of Albemarle 31 Dual Console with Triple Outboard Power
2023 | Introduction of Mercury Power Outboard Models
2024 | Introduction of Albemarle 45 Carolinina Fisharound Express
