HEART & SOUL
THE VEXUS STORY
Over fifty years ago, the seeds of the Vexus® brand were planted by one of the most recognized individuals in the marine industry: Forrest L. Wood.
From our earliest times, we worked alongside Forrest to set the highest standards. Our team helped him design and build the first aerated livewell, the first all-fiberglass transom, first fiberglass trailer fenders, first disc brakes on trailers, first integrated engine setback, and so many more groundbreaking designs.
Today, that heritage continues here at Vexus. Our team is driven by that same relentless pursuit of excellence and innovation that was spawned over half a century ago in a small, modest building in Flippin, AR. It’s in our DNA.
It's the Heart and Soul of our team…
From our earliest times, we worked alongside Forrest to set the highest standards. Our team helped him design and build the first aerated livewell, the first all-fiberglass transom, first fiberglass trailer fenders, first disc brakes on trailers, first integrated engine setback, and so many more groundbreaking designs.
Today, that heritage continues here at Vexus. Our team is driven by that same relentless pursuit of excellence and innovation that was spawned over half a century ago in a small, modest building in Flippin, AR. It’s in our DNA.
It's the Heart and Soul of our team…
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A Lot's Changed Since '68. Some Things Never Will.
When Forrest pulled his very first fiberglass boat from the mold back in 1968, he couldn’t have envisioned the historical significance of that moment. The boat was tiny by today’s standards, with a beam of only 60” and measuring 16’ in length. It came equipped with a 50 HP engine and had no standard electronics. But that single boat led to a Revolution that would transform the fishing industry forever.
Over time, things change. Technology, manufacturing processes, and fishermen’s preferences all evolve. But values like hard work, integrity, innovation, and always putting the customer first never go out of style. That’s what Forrest believed, and we strive to carry on that tradition every day.