East Cape Boats

Name

East Cape Boats

Legal name

East Cape Boats

Website

https://eastcapeboats.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

2004

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Recreational Fishing Boat Manufacturing

NAICS

Boat Building (336612)

SIC

Ship & Boat Building & Repairing (3730)

akta.pro primary industry

Recreational Fishing & Sportfishing Boat Manufacturing (IMAJAEAH)

akta.pro secondary industry

Semi-Custom & Series Production Yacht Manufacturing (IMAJAEAM)

Keywords

• Custom fishing boats
• Poling skiffs
• Flats boats
• Center console boats
• Vacuum infusion construction

Headquarters

HQ city

Longwood

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Hardware or Manufacturing

Cost components

Supply Chain, Personnel, Operations, Marketing or Sales, Infrastructure

Revenue model

1. New Boat Sales: Custom-built fishing boats sold directly to customers with starting prices ranging from $27,000 to over $150,000 depending on model and configuration. Each boat is built one-at-a-time to customer specifications.
2. Brokerage Services: Pre-owned East Cape crafts listed for sale. East Cape Certified boats are vetted by the team. Commission-based sales of used boats.
3. Service & Custom Shop: Boat service and custom shop including SeaDek, electronics, gel coat repair, custom rigging, console changes, platform work, trailer updates, and full classic skiff refreshes.
4. Merchandise: Apparel and merchandise including hoodies, t-shirts, caps, travel mugs, and enamel mugs sold through the online shop.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels4 records

Marketing channels7 records

Core offering

East Cape Boats manufactures custom-built saltwater fishing boats one-at-a-time to customer specifications, ranging from technical poling skiffs to center console vessels. The company uses proprietary vacuum-infused composite construction with carbon fiber and Kevlar laminates to produce lighter, stronger boats with advanced hull designs for shallow water performance. The lineup includes eight distinct boat models plus brokerage, service and customization, and branded merchandise.

Product overview

East Cape Boats is a manufacturer of personalized fishing boats built one-at-a-time. The product lineup consists of eight distinct boat models: the 25 Open and 25 Hybrid (larger center console boats for inshore/nearshore/offshore use), the 21 EVO (performance skiff), the 18 EVO and 17 EVO series (technical poling skiffs with multiple hull configurations), the Vantage and VHP (high-performance flats boats), and the SKANU (ultraportable shallow watercraft). All boats feature advanced composite construction with vacuum infusion technology and are customizable. The company also offers a brokerage service for pre-owned boats, a service and custom shop for maintenance and upgrades, and branded merchandise.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• 17 EVO Technical poling skiff designed for shallow water fly fishing and sight fishing, accommodating engines up to 90HP. Features wider gunwales, lowered freeboard, built-in spray rail, and optional shallow water tunnel package. Configurable in side, center, offset, or tiller setups. Built for professional guides and serious anglers. Starting at $53,000.
• 17 EVO Lite Lightest skiff in its class at under 400 pounds, featuring advanced carbon fiber and Kevlar composite construction with up to 40% weight savings versus traditional materials. Built for fly fishing and poling anglers with a clean, open deck layout. Available in 14-degree (EVO Lite) and 2-degree (EVOx Lite) deadrise versions. Starting at $27,000 for boat and trailer package.
• 17 EVOx Ultra-shallow skiff variant with 2-degree deadrise designed for anglers who demand superior performance in hard-to-reach waters. Features fully infused cored construction using VE resin, 6 under-gunnel rod tubes, custom AWL Grip finish, hydraulic steering, and anodized poling platform.
• 18 EVO Technical poling skiff with 12-degree deadrise standard hull, offering versatility for navigating shallow flats and rougher waters. Available in V (12-degree), X (2-degree), T (tunnel), and Carbon versions. Starting price $57,000.
• 21 EVO 21-foot-6 inch performance skiff with 14-degree deadrise, 300HP rating, 7-person capacity, 90-gallon fuel, and 9-inch draft. Features delta pad hull design for speeds over 60mph, whisper-quiet entry, and 100% self-bailing deck. Price $117,500 boat, motor, and trailer package.
• Vantage High-performance flats boat combining shallow draft skiff maneuverability with bay boat rough water capabilities. Features 19'-2 length, 90-115HP, 4-person capacity, solid laminate construction with full vacuum infusion. Starting price $58,000.
• VHP (Vantage High Performance) High-powered speed version of the Vantage series with 115-175HP capacity. Built with high-tech laminate construction for strength and durability while remaining lightweight. Designed for anglers wanting to reach fishing spots quickly.
• 25 Open Center console boat built for inshore, nearshore, and offshore adventures. Features hydraulic steering, Suzuki 300 with Fly By Wire Controls, dry ride and rough water capabilities. Price $140,000 boat and motor ready to fish.
• 25 Hybrid Inshore/offshore hybrid crossover designed for both fishing and family outings. Features vacuum-infused hull, deck, and liner construction, 133-gallon fuel capacity, 50-gallon stern baitwell, supports up to 400HP, 9-angler capacity. Price $151,500 starting.
• SKANU Ultraportable shallow watercraft designed in collaboration with angler Flip Pallot. Features closed-cell foam for better flotation, under 50 pounds, mounting options for trolling motor. Starting price $7,000.
• Brokerage Service Pre-owned East Cape boats marketplace listing boats from owners, curated by East Cape. Includes East Cape Certified boats vetted by their team to help existing customers sell and enable new customers to enter the brand.
• Service and Custom Shop Boat service, upgrades, and custom shop for East Cape owners including SeaDek installation, electronics, gel coat repair, custom rigging, console changes, platform work, trailer updates, and full classic skiff refreshes.
• East Cape Apparel and Merchandise East Cape branded merchandise including hoodies, t-shirts, caps, travel mugs, and enamel mugs sold through the online shop.

Quantifiable outcome

• Under 400 pounds for 17 EVO Lite - lightest in class
• +3 more outcomes

Named customers5 records

Segments4 records

Ideal customer profiles3 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Integration5 records

Feature6 records

Partnerships

Eight partnerships are on record, tiered core.

• Suzuki MarinecoreTechnology or IntegrationPrimary outboard motor partner for many boat models. Suzuki engines featured as standard or optional power on multiple models including 25 series, Vantage, and EVO lineup. Fly By Wire control integration.
• Mercury MarinecoreTechnology or IntegrationOutboard motor partner offering Mercury engines as power options on various models including 25 Hybrid and VHP.
• Yamaha MarinecoreTechnology or IntegrationOutboard motor partner providing Yamaha engines for multiple models including 25 series and smaller skiffs.
• SimradcoreTechnology or IntegrationElectronics integration partner for navigation and fish-finding equipment on East Cape boats.
• Power-PolecoreTechnology or IntegrationShallow water anchor systems partner. Power-Pole Blade and Vision systems featured on customer builds as premium options.
• GarmincoreTechnology or IntegrationElectronics partner for chartplotters, fish finders, and navigation systems on East Cape boats.
• Minn KotacoreTechnology or IntegrationTrolling motor partner for stealthy positioning on the water. Featured on customer builds including the 17 EVO Carbon.
• American Sportfishing Association (ASA)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerIndustry partnership supporting sportfishing advocacy and economic reports. East Cape promotes ASA's annual Sportfishing in America report and economic impact data.

Scale indicators3 records

Recent moves6 records

Direct peers

• Hell's Bay Boatworks: Florida-based custom builder of technical poling skiffs and flats boats targeting the same shallow-water fly fishing and sight-fishing segments as East Cape. Closest direct competitor in 17-21 ft technical skiffs with comparable custom-build pricing.
• Maverick Boat Company: Manufacturer of technical poling skiffs (Maverick, Hewes, Pathfinder) serving the same flats/backcountry fishing market. Competes directly with East Cape's 17 EVO, 18 EVO, and Vantage lines.
• Beavertail Skiffs: Florida-based custom builder of shallow-water poling skiffs for guides and serious anglers. Direct competitor in the technical flats skiff category where East Cape has built its reputation.
• Action Craft Boats: Manufacturer of flats, bay, and technical fishing boats serving similar shallow-water guides and anglers in the Southeast US. Overlaps with East Cape's Vantage and smaller skiff models.

Broad incumbents

• Pathfinder Boats: Larger-volume bay boat and technical skiff manufacturer under Maverick Boat Group. Offers competing products in the 17-25 ft technical fishing category with broader dealer distribution.
• Everglades Boats: Premium bay boat and center console manufacturer targeting inshore/nearshore fishing. Comparable in target customer (serious anglers) and overlapping product positioning with East Cape's 25 Open and 25 Hybrid.
• Yellowfin Yachts: High-end offshore fishing boat manufacturer with comparable premium positioning and custom build approach. Relevant peer for East Cape's 25 Hybrid offshore-capable crossover segment.
• Contender Boats: Established center console and offshore fishing boat builder. Comparable in the 25 ft center console segment where East Cape's 25 Open and 25 Hybrid compete.
• Sportsman Boats: Larger-volume center console and bay boat manufacturer serving the recreational saltwater fishing market. Competes with East Cape at the mid-market price points in the 21-25 ft segment.

Regional players

• Carolina Skiff: Southeast US boat manufacturer focused on affordable bay, flats, and coastal fishing boats. Overlaps with East Cape in geography and target use case (Southeast flats/coastal fishing) but at lower price points.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

• YouTubeyoutube.com/@EastCapeBoats/videos
• Facebookfacebook.com/EastCapeBoats
• Instagraminstagram.com/EastCapeBoats
• Xx.com/eastcapeskiffs
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/east-cape-boats

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles1 record

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

Funding detail is available on the Subscription and Enterprise plan.Contact sales →

M&A

Investments

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