Sportsman Boats
Stephen Dille is an experienced Electrical Engineer with a strong background in the marine industry, currently working at Phenom Yachts and Sportsman Boats since 2022 and 2020, respectively. Responsibilities include leading the creation and management of production templates and assisting in various engineering projects. Previous roles include Production Engineer at Scout Boats, where Stephen supervised the transition of new models to production, and Design Engineer at Belka Engineering Associates, contributing to project designs and ensuring compliance with electrical codes. Stephen Dille's early experience encompasses internships at SPAWAR, City of Rock Hill, and DWG, Inc., as well as a lengthy tenure with the Charleston RiverDogs Grounds Crew, demonstrating a diverse skill set in engineering, design, and project management. Stephen holds a Bachelor of Science degree in Electrical and Electronics Engineering from The Citadel.
Sportsman Boats
Sportsman Boats’ journey began in a 20,000 sq. ft. leased space with 6 hard-working employees in 2011. Many hours went into crafting a new kind of boat company. Never about imitating or replicating, Sportsman Boats was forged to be an innovative, forward-thinking and technologically advanced boat builder. The need for a true family-friendly center console boat was very apparent. A boat that was geared for those that love to fish, love a great-ride, crave sleek lines and most importantly, needed to have the comfort and safety for the family. Sportsman Boats’ goal is to build high quality boats that offer amenities the whole family can enjoy. Comfortable yet versatile layouts that provided the ability to participate in many different activities. Adhere to the highest standards of boat building practice through NMMA certification programs. And listen to the feedback from our boat owners across the country to improve every step of the way and never feel stale or dated. They have grown tremendously since shipping the first hull in 2012. The lineup has expanded to 2 lines of offshore center console boats and 2 lines of inshore bay boats. Manufactured by professional craftsman in Summerville, South Carolina, our home.