Carbon Marine was founded by Joe Welbourn after he tried to buy a good tiller extension for his small inshore fishing boat. Joe quickly discovered there were not many tiller extensions to choose from. Joe posted a few surveys on fishing forums to research what other fishermen felt was a fair price for a quality tiller extension. With the survey data, Joe began experimenting with carbon fiber. Soon, Joe discovered he could build a great tiller extension then sell it at a fair price. Joe began Carbon Marine as a hobby experimenting with carbon fiber then later turned in Carbon Marine in May of 2007.
