The 2008 Inc. 5000 list measures revenue growth from 2004 through 2007. To qualify, companies must be U.S.-based, privately held and independent as of Dec. 31, 2007, with revenues of at least $200,000 in 2004 and $2 million in 2007, according to Inc.com.
Bennington Marine showed 44.5 percent growth from 2004 to 2007. The company reported revenues of $105.2 million in 2004 and $152 million in 2007. It was the only boatbuilder included in the 2008 ranking, the company said in a statement.