List of Current Skiff Manufacturers

In no particular order. Please add any that I may have missed.

  1. Sabine Skiffs - Specializes in aluminum technical poling skiffs with no-hull-slap designs for shallow-water fishing.
  2. South Dade Skiffs - Crafts high-quality, affordable technical poling skiffs for navigating shallow waters like Biscayne Bay.
  3. Black Duck Skiffs - Offers minimalist skiffs like the Killifish, designed for shallow-water performance and durability, particularly for the Texas coast.
  4. Xpress Boats - Produces all-welded aluminum flat-bottom skiffs, such as the Skiff 185, known for durability and shallow draft.
  5. Chittum Skiffs - Builds high-tech composite skiffs like the Islamorada, with carbon options for shallow-water performance.
  6. Beavertail Skiffs - Known for custom technical poling skiffs like the Micro, Strike, and Mosquito, built for shallow-water anglers.
  7. Floyd Skiff Co. - Produces lightweight technical poling skiffs like the 10 Wt, combining classic styling with modern construction.
  8. Ankona Boats - Offers built-to-order poling skiffs like the Cayenne and ShadowCast, focusing on performance and value.
  9. Hell’s Bay Boatworks - Specializes in technical poling skiffs like the Marquesa and Glades Skiff, known for minimal draft and stealth.
  10. Maverick Boat Company - Builds technical poling skiffs like the Mirage HPX line, designed for ease of poling and fly fishing.
  11. Skimmer Skiff - Manufactures composite-material skiffs like the Skimmer 14’6” and 16’6”, designed for shallow-water fishing.
  12. SaltMarsh Skiffs - Produces Kevlar-reinforced jon hybrids and skiffs, like the Savanna, built for tough marsh environments.
  13. Spear Boatworks - Handcrafts skiffs like the Evergladez, designed for ultra-shallow draft and high performance.
  14. NewWater Boatworks - Builds fly-fishing-focused skiffs like the Stilt, Curlew, and Ibis, known for shallow draft and quiet poling.
  15. BOTE - Offers micro skiffs like the Rover Gatorshell and Rover Aero, blending paddleboard and skiff designs for shallow-water versatility.
  16. Hewes - Produces skiffs like the Redfisher 16, built with resin infusion technology for shallow-water fishing.
  17. Carolina Skiff - Known for versatile fiberglass skiffs suitable for inshore and shallow-water fishing.
  18. Boston Whaler - Offers skiffs like the 130 Super Sport and 15 Montauk, with higher deadrise for better rough-water handling.
  19. Coastal Skiff - Builds skiffs for shallow-water fishing, available through platforms like Boat Trader and YachtWorld.
  20. Dolphin Boats - Manufactures skiffs mentioned in enthusiast forums for shallow-water performance.
  21. Mitzi Skiffs - Produces affordable poling skiffs noted for shallow-water capabilities, though less technical than some competitors.
  22. East Cape Skiffs - Builds technical poling skiffs popular for Florida and Texas waters, known for shallow draft.
  23. Towee Boats - Offers skiffs like the Calusa, designed for shallow-water fishing with custom features.
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South Dade Skiffs https://southdadeskiffs.com

Cayo https://www.cayoboatworks.com

Esper Boatworks

JCDesigns/XCaliber

Egret https://egretboats.com

Thompson www.thompsonboatworks.com

Action Craft https://actioncraft.com

Spyder https://www.spyder-boats.com

Sundance www.sundanceboats.com

Drake https://www.drakeboatworks.com

Matecumbe Skiffs https://www.matecumbeskiffs.com

Backside Boatworks https://backsideboatworks.com

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Would be a great resource if (and this is a time consuming task) there were links to each manufacture. :+1:

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My goal is to build a comprehensive database based on input from everyone. This is just a soft start I need input and corrections as we go Thanks!!

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Alphabetical listings and web links would be very helpful.

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I think my signature is more of a reminder to myself. :rofl:

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Any way to post a file on here so we can make it “open source”? I’m a data guy not a tech guy.

You can use google docs, then add the link. Probably would want to limit editing to yourself. Just allow view only rights for others.

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Duracraft https://www.duracraftboats.com

Sea Ark https://seaarkboats.com

Scandy-White Scandy-White Boats Inc. | Blountstown FL

GatorTrax https://gatortraxboats.com

Bracewell Boats Bracewell Boats | Blountstown FL

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Will have to check with @Admin on that. It would be handy if it could be amended with additions as we go.

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Be cool to have each manufacturer’s state/location included on the list-

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Wait till I get to pivot tables. :flushed_face:

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@Birdyshooter Send me a PM with your email address please. Working on the links doc for you.

Dragonfly Boatworks - https://www.dragonflyboats.net/
Fly Boatworks - https://www.flyboatworks.com/
Islamorada Boatworks - https://islamoradaboatworks.com/
Lake and Bay - https://lakeandbay.com/
L&H - https://www.marinecustoms.com/
Conch - https://conchboats.com/
Sterling - https://www.americanmarinesports.com
V Tech - https://vtechboats.com/

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Tarpon Boatworks https://www.tarponboatworks.com

Rabco https://rabcomarine.com

Salt Creek Skiffs Classic 1500

Dorado Custom Dorado Custom Fishing Boats, Boats For Sale - 16 Skiff Fishing Boat

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The terms “spreadsheet” and “pivot tables” are triggers for me and cause me to spin out of control and sink money into skiffs and fishing gear!

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IDK if the Texas mfg’s have accurate representation..
Sabine offers premium quality full-size carbon skiff as well as aluminum.
BlackDuck specializes in jet drive skiffs. Killifish is just an niche craft option but I highly doubt thats what they want tied to their brand.
New Water builds yacht-quality boats, specialized for running shallow on plane and handling Texas wind. Curluew and Ibis arent specialized for fly-fishing they are drift/wade boats.

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Simple skiffs
Piranha boatworks
Tensaw boatworks
Hogfish designs
Stoner boatworks
Hayaari boatworks

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Those TX builders are on the original list. Thanks for adding the descriptions.

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