From 1978 until 2018, the company specialized in the design and manufacture of fiberglass sailboats, but today just produces parts for their existing fleet.

[3] The first design produced was the Uffa Fox and George O'Day-designed Day Sailer, as well as the Seaforth 24.

After a production run of nearly 5,000 boats, the Porters decided to retire in August 2018.

[4][5][6][7] Author Steve Henkel praised the quality of construction of the company's boats in his 2010 book, The Sailor's Book of Small Cruising Sailboats, calling it "well above average", but noted that the company made many essential parts, like boom vangs optional.

He wrote that the company has "solid construction ... good and caring customer service, and a well-satisfied and loyal owner group.