Shallow Sport Boats
Shallow Sport Boats is a third-generation, Texas-based manufacturer of shallow-water fishing boats (Classic, Sport, Mod V, X3 lines, 18'-32') built around proprietary quadrahedral tunnel hull technology, sold through a US dealer network to professional fishing guides and recreational anglers.
- Company typePrivate
- Founded1982
- HeadquartersLos Fresnos, United States
- Headcount1–10
- GTM typeB2C
- OfferingHardware or Manufacturing
What Shallow Sport Boats does
Shallow Sport Boats, Inc. is a Texas-based, family-owned boat manufacturer specializing in shallow-water fishing boats for the Gulf Coast and broader US market. The company designs and builds four product lines — Classic, Sport, Mod V, and X3 — ranging from 18' to 32', each built around proprietary hull architectures: the original quadrahedral full-tunnel hull (Classic, Sport), a Modified V hull that converts to a tunnel at mid-ship (Mod V), and a multi-hulled tunnel trimaran (X3). Boats feature foam-filled stringers for unsinkable flotation, 100% composite construction, modular console configurations, and a 10-year limited hull structural warranty.
The company sells primarily through an authorized US dealer network (with a dealer portal for ordering and pricing) and uses an interactive online boat builder that allows buyers to configure model, size, colors, and options before receiving dealer-quoted MSRP. A direct e-commerce storefront sells branded apparel, hats, drinkware, bags, coolers, decals, and tournament gear. Shallow Sport supplements its dealer channel with community-driven marketing: a 45+ member Pro Team of professional fishing guides and a 26th annual Owners Tournament held on South Padre Island, TX.
Shallow Sport is a privately held, third-generation family business tracing back to Willis Isaac Hudson (Falcon Boats, 1942), continued by Willis 'Rex' Hudson (who founded Shallow Sport in 1982), and currently led by Wes and Kyra Hudson (since 2010). The company is headquartered at 41146 Schafer Road, Los Fresnos, Texas, lists 1-10 employees, and discloses no external funding, parent company, or public listing. Its principal customer base consists of professional fishing guides and serious recreational shallow-water anglers, with a secondary segment of family boating enthusiasts.
Shallow Sport Boats firmographics
Firmographics- Name
- Shallow Sport Boats
- Legal name
- Shallow Sport Boats, Inc.
- Website
- https://shallowsportboats.com
- Company type
- Private
- Founded year
- 1982
- Operating status
- Operating
- Headcount range
- 1–10 employees
- Short description
- Shallow Sport Boats is a third-generation, Texas-based manufacturer of shallow-water fishing boats (Classic, Sport, Mod V, X3 lines, 18'-32') built around proprietary quadrahedral tunnel hull technology, sold through a US dealer network to professional fishing guides and recreational anglers.
- Ownership category
- akta.pro rank
Shallow Sport Boats industry classification
Industry- Product category
- Shallow Water Fishing Boats
- 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)
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Where Shallow Sport Boats is headquartered
LocationHeadquarters
- HQ city
- Los Fresnos
- HQ country
- United States
- HQ region
- North America
Offices1 record
Markets served
Shallow Sport Boats business model
Business model- GTM type
- B2C
- Offering type
- Hardware or Manufacturing
- Cost components
- Supply Chain, Operations, Personnel, Technology or R&D, Marketing or Sales
Revenue model
- Boat Sales: Revenue from manufacturing and selling shallow water fishing boats through authorized dealer network. Boats range from 18' to 32' across Classic, Sport, Mod V, and X3 model lines with various customization options.
- Apparel and Accessories: E-commerce sales of branded merchandise including shirts, hats, outerwear, drinkware, bags, coolers, decals, and tournament gear through the online shop.
Pricing tiers
| Model | Billing | Price |
|---|---|---|
| Other | Pay-as-you-go | Boat models with multiple size options across four product lines |
Go-to-market motion3 records
Distribution channels2 records
Marketing channels5 records
Shallow Sport Boats product offering
Product offeringCore offering
Shallow Sport Boats designs, manufactures, and sells shallow water fishing boats across four model lines (Classic, Sport, Mod V, and X3) ranging from 18' to 32', featuring proprietary quadrahedral tunnel hull technology that enables navigation in extremely shallow water while delivering a dry, stable ride in open bays. Boats are sold through an authorized U.S. dealer network and the company also retails branded apparel and accessories via a direct e-commerce shop.
Product overview
Shallow Sport Boats is a Texas-based boat manufacturer specializing in shallow water fishing boats. The company offers four distinct boat model lines: Classic (24', 20', 18'), Sport (24', 22', 18'), Mod V (24'), and X3 (32', 28', 25'). All boats feature proprietary hull technology including quadrahedral tunnel, multi-hull, and Modified V designs engineered for shallow water performance while maintaining stability in open water. The company also operates an e-commerce shop selling official Shallow Sport branded merchandise including apparel, drinkware, bags, and accessories. Boats are sold through a dealer network with an interactive boat builder tool for customization.
Differentiator
Problem solved
Functional benefit
Brands
- X3: The Game Changer - Multi-hulled tunnel trimaran configuration for extreme stability, available in 25' and 32' lengths.
- Mod V
- Classic
- Sport
Products and services
- Classic Boat Line The Classic line (marketed as "The Texas Legend") is the original quadrahedral tunnel hull boat available in 24', 20', and 18' lengths, designed for shallow water fishing with the brand's signature dry, stable open-water ride. It is the foundational model line for professional and recreational anglers.
- Sport Boat Line The Sport line (marketed as "The Pro's Choice") is a performance fishing boat line available in 24', 22', and 18' sizes featuring the quadrahedral tunnel hull design, targeted at professional fishing guides and serious anglers.
- Mod V (Modified V) Boat Line The Mod V line (marketed as "The Ultimate Crossover") features a Modified Deep V hull that converts to a tunnel at mid-ship, available in 24' (and 21') lengths, delivering shallow water performance with the smooth open-water ride of a deep V. Re-designed in 2024.
- X3 Boat Line The X3 line (marketed as "The Game Changer") is a multi-hulled tunnel trimaran configuration available in 32', 28', and 25' lengths, delivering extreme stability, massive storage, and inshore-to-offshore capability. The X3 25' (2,500 lbs dry, 350 HP recommended, 80 gal fuel) achieves a 5-inch draft on plane and 12-inch hole shot; the X3 32' (4,500 lbs dry, 600 HP recommended, 240 gal fuel) delivers a 24-inch hole shot.
- Shallow Sport Branded Apparel and Accessories Official Shallow Sport apparel and accessories (hats, shirts, outerwear, drinkware, bags, coolers, decals, and tournament gear) sold direct-to-consumer through the company's online shop, priced from $2.50 (koozies) to $110 (trailer guide covers).
Quantifiable outcome
- Boats can achieve draft of 5 inches on plane (X3 25') and 6 inches (Mod V)
- +2 more outcomes
Companies that use Shallow Sport Boats
Customer profileNamed customers4 records
Segments2 records
Ideal customer profiles3 records
Shallow Sport Boats technology and API
TechnologyTechnology focussed No
API detail
- Has API
- No
- API docs
- API detail
Core technology
AI maturity
App detail
Feature5 records
Shallow Sport Boats partnerships and signals
Strategic signalPartnerships
Three partnerships are on record, tiered minor.
- Coastal Conservation AssociationminorConservation partner supporting coastal environmental preservation. Shallow Sport boats are designed with ecosystem impact in mind, featuring designs that minimize damage to seagrass and sensitive underwater environments.
- Texas Parks and Wildlife FoundationminorConservation partner supporting Texas Parks and Wildlife programs. Shallow Sport supports organizations that protect the ecosystems where their boats are used.
- Suzuki Motor CorporationShallow Sport boats prominently feature Suzuki outboard motors as recommended power options. X3 models shown with Suzuki engines, indicating preferred OEM relationship.
Scale indicators2 records
Recent moves6 records
Expansion highlights4 records
Shallow Sport Boats competitors and assessment
Company assessmentBroad incumbents
- Scout Boats: Larger offshore-focused sportfishing builder with shallow-water capable center consoles. Overlaps with Shallow Sport's X3 line on the offshore end but covers a much broader portfolio including bigger yacht-class boats.
- Everglades Boats: Premium bay and offshore fishing boat manufacturer with strong Florida coastal presence—directly competing for the same shallow-water guide segment Shallow Sport targets in Florida.
Direct peers
- Sportsman Boats: Manufacturer of bay, offshore, and center-console fishing boats positioned in the same shallow-to-offshore crossover category. Competes directly for the same professional guide and serious angler segment.
- Carolina Skiff: Established builder of bay, flats, and shallow-water boats with broad dealer network. Overlapping in the guide and family recreational buyer segments, particularly in the Gulf Coast region.
- Maverick Boats: Premium flats and bay boat manufacturer targeted at the same technical angler and guide niche. Designs boats optimized for extreme shallow water and offshore stability like Shallow Sport's tunnel hulls.
- Tidewater Boats: Bay and offshore fishing boat manufacturer serving recreational and guide customers. Competes on shallow-water-to-offshore crossover similar to Shallow Sport's Mod V and X3 lines.
- Sea Hunt Boats: Direct competitor in shallow-water bay and offshore fishing boats with multiple hull configurations and a national dealer network. Comparable product breadth and target customer of recreational and professional anglers.
- Pathfinder Boats: Bay and flats fishing boat builder owned by Maverick Boat Group, specializing in shallow-water skiffs and bay boats for guides and tournament anglers—closest direct competitor to Shallow Sport's Classic and Sport lines.
Regional players
- Yellowfin Yachts: Premium offshore fishing boat builder with shallow-water capable hulls, primarily serving the Gulf and Southeast U.S. with limited geography elsewhere. Comparable on the X3 32' offshore-capable end.
Others
- Suzuki Marine (Outboard Motors OEM): Outboard motor manufacturer partnered with Shallow Sport as a recommended power option on X3 models. Ecosystem participant whose brand and supply chain impact Shallow Sport's product positioning rather than direct competitor.
Market position
Strengths5 records
Weaknesses5 records
Competitive moat3 records
Key risks7 records
Key highlights7 records
Customer concentration
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Shallow Sport Boats leadership team
Management profileNumber of profiles
Profiles2 records
Shallow Sport Boats funding detail
Funding detailFunding overview
Funding rounds
Investors
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Shallow Sport Boats M&A and investment
M&A and investmentM&A
Investments
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Frequently asked questions about Shallow Sport Boats
What does Shallow Sport Boats do?
Shallow Sport Boats designs, manufactures, and sells shallow water fishing boats across four model lines (Classic, Sport, Mod V, and X3) ranging from 18' to 32', featuring proprietary quadrahedral tunnel hull technology that enables navigation in extremely shallow water while delivering a dry, stable ride in open bays. Boats are sold through an authorized U.S. dealer network and the company also retails branded apparel and accessories via a direct e-commerce shop.
Is Shallow Sport Boats a public or private company?
Shallow Sport Boats is a private company. It is classified as family owned and is currently operating.
When was Shallow Sport Boats founded?
Shallow Sport Boats was founded in 1982. It employs 1 to 10 people.
Where is Shallow Sport Boats based?
Shallow Sport Boats is headquartered in Los Fresnos, United States, in the North America region.
How does Shallow Sport Boats make money?
Two revenue lines are on record. Boat Sales are the primary driver. The others are apparel and Accessories.
Who are Shallow Sport Boats's main competitors?
Broad incumbents on record are Scout Boats and Everglades Boats. Direct peers are Sportsman Boats, Carolina Skiff, Maverick Boats, Tidewater Boats, Sea Hunt Boats and Pathfinder Boats. Yellowfin Yachts is listed as a regional player. Suzuki Marine (Outboard Motors OEM) is listed as an others.
Does Shallow Sport Boats have an API?
No public API is recorded for Shallow Sport Boats.
What industry is Shallow Sport Boats in?
Shallow Sport Boats's product category is Shallow Water Fishing Boats. Its primary akta.pro industry code is IMAJAEAH, Recreational Fishing & Sportfishing Boat Manufacturing, with a secondary code of IMAJAEAM, Semi-Custom & Series Production Yacht Manufacturing. Its NAICS code is 336612 and its SIC code is 3730.