MONTICELLO, Ark. (June 5th, 2026) — SeaArk Boats continues to bring owners together through its annual Owner’s Crappie Tournament, Owner’s Catfish Invitational and Poker Run, along with its support of organizations such as Fishing For Freedom. Each event reflects an important part of the brand: the relationships built among SeaArk owners.
In 2026, SeaArk owners gathered across the country to fish, spend time with family and friends, and support causes that matter to them.
The SeaArk Owner’s Crappie Tournament was held March 21 on Lake D’Arbonne in Farmerville, Louisiana. The event drew more than 40 boats, with participants traveling from over 10 states. Attendance doubled from the previous year, reflecting the growth of SeaArk’s crappie fishing community.
One month later, SeaArk held its Owner’s Catfish Invitational on April 25 on Wheeler Lake in Decatur, Alabama. The event has been held for more than 15 years and continues to attract anglers from across the country. This year’s tournament welcomed more than 160 boats from over 20 states.
SeaArk’s annual Poker Run also sold out, with more than 160 participants traveling from 10 states and taking part in the event aboard 50 boats. The Poker Run gives owners an opportunity to spend time on the water together outside of tournament fishing.
“These events are about more than numbers,” said Jon Ed Rowe, Marketing Director of SeaArk Boats. “They show the strength of the SeaArk Boats family. Whether it’s Crappie fishing in Louisiana, Catfishing in Alabama, running together at a Poker Run, or supporting veterans through Fishing For Freedom, our owners continue to prove that SeaArk is built around people, purpose, and time well spent on the water.”
SeaArk also continued its support of Fishing For Freedom, an event that brings veterans and active-duty service members together for a day of fishing and fellowship. This year’s event served 255 warriors with the support of 179 boaters. Participants traveled from 32 states.
During the event, SeaArk Boats partnered with Suzuki Marine and Marine Master Trailers to give away a SeaArk 1648 Special boat package. The package included a Suzuki outboard and a Marine Master trailer. The winner, Mr. Dickerson, was recognized during the event.
“Fishing For Freedom represents so much of what we believe in,” said Steve Henderson, President of SeaArk Boats. “Fishing can be therapy. Time on the water can bring peace,
connection, and healing. Being able to help honor veterans and give back through the boating lifestyle is something we are incredibly proud to be part of.”
Together, these events reflect the culture SeaArk continues to build. The brand’s owner community is connected by a shared appreciation for time outdoors, relationships formed on the water and opportunities to serve others.
“SeaArk owners are among the most loyal and passionate people in the boating industry,” Henderson said. “Owning a SeaArk is about more than the boat itself; it is about the memories made on the water, the families and friends they bring along, the relationships built through events like these, and the opportunities to give back. That is what #SeaArkLife represents, and it is the culture we are proud to continue building for years to come.”
For more information about SeaArk Boats, visit www.seaarkboats.com.
About SeaArk Boats: With over 63 years of experience in boat building, SeaArk Boats (owned by Correct Craft) is the industry’s premier aluminum fishing boat, known for outstanding product quality and excellent customer service. Mostly known for heavy-duty aluminum boats built specifically for cat-fishing, SeaArk also builds bass- and crappie-fishing boats, jon boats, duck boats, and bay boats, offering a wide variety of tunnel and jet tunnel hulls. For more information visit www.seaarkboats.com.
About Correct Craft: Celebrating 100 years of excellence in the marine industry, Correct Craft is a Florida-based company with global operations. Focused on “Making Life Better,” the Correct Craft family includes Nautique, Centurion, Supreme, Bass Cat, Yar-Craft, SeaArk, Parker, and Revel boat companies, Pleasurecraft Engine Group, Indmar Marine Engines, Velvet Drive Transmissions, Ingenity Electric, Mach Connections, Merritt Precision, Osmosis, Watershed Innovation, and Aktion Parks. For more information, please visit www.correctcraft.com.