The company initially produced small boats, and in 1971 it produced the first motorsailer.
They have particularly promoted Kayaking as a family sport, especially by producing boats for children as small as weighing 13.5 kg (30 pounds).
Their design produced very fast boats that became invaluable to herring fishing fleets.
During the next decades, the yards produced other large boats.
This was achieved partly by ensuring only the original builder could produce boats for the class.
MasterCraft boats are most popular for use in water skiing and wakeboarding; however, they also produce several boats that are not focused on water sports.
Frank Butler's initial intent was not to produce and sell boats, but rather to have one built.
It is traditional in the north and produced relatively light but strong boats.
The first major work started with a contract at the ship-yard of Amerglass, a modern Dutch shipyard producing boats in fibreglass.
The district also produced shoes and small boats.