Curt Whiticar grew up in a boating family.  He became a charter fisherman who decided to build his own boat.  Then, he built boats for his father and brothers.  As his boats became well known for performing well in the rolling ocean waters , he decided to open a boat building and repair business.  "Whiticar Boat Basin", then "Whiticar Boat Works" was established in 1947.  It has recently been sold.