Maxxon 1975
In 1975, George Chon founded Maxxon Inflatables in Kent, Washington. Maxxon made inflatables of legendary durability, sold at reasonable prices.
Catcher Craft 2011
In 2011, Ken Rambow and David Duvall founded Catcher Craft frames in Ken’s garage in North Bend, Washington. Ken and David designed and built raft and cataraft frames for fishing the rivers of the Pacific Northwest. Catcher Craft frames were sold together with inflatables made by other companies, primarily Maxxon.
GR8 Outdoors 2025
In 2025, Maxxon Inflatables and Catcher Craft Frames were acquired by Bainbridge Island, Washington-based GR8 Outdoors. GR8 Outdoors took the same time-tested Maxxon Inflatables, added innovation to make them even better suited for fishing and hunting, and branded them Catcher Craft. We also moved to a modular frame system to make the frames easier to customize and transport.
Our Focus
Maxxon Inflatables now focuses on white water rafting and water recreation. We make rafts, SUPs, inflatable kayaks, floating hangouts, and tubes. If you are looking for a fishing or hunting boat, go to Catcher Craft. If you are looking for any other kind of water recreation, go to Maxxon.