chittum laboratories

Name

chittum laboratories

Legal name

Chittum Yachts, LLC

Website

https://chittumskiffs.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

2012

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Carbon Fiber Flats Skiffs and Bay Boats

NAICS

Ship and Boat Building (3366), Boat Dealers (441222)

akta.pro primary industry

Recreational Fishing & Sportfishing Boat Manufacturing (IMAJAEAH)

akta.pro secondary industries

Boat & Personal Watercraft (PWC) Retail (CRAMAIAA), Water Sports & Marine Recreation Retail (Paddle/Surf/Dive/Boat Accessories) (CRAMABAI)

Keywords

• Carbon fiber skiffs
• Flats fishing boats
• Shallow draft boats
• Bay boats
• Tournament skiffs

Headquarters

HQ city

Palm City

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, Technology or R&D, Marketing or Sales, Operations

Revenue model

1. New Boat Sales: Custom-built carbon fiber flats skiffs sold directly through factory and authorized dealers. Made-to-order production with 3-4 month build time. Multiple models from 18' to 24' lengths.
2. Pre-Owned Boats: Resale market for previously owned Chittum boats through factory shop.
3. Apparel and Merchandise: Branded apparel including shirts, hoodies, and accessories sold through online shop.
4. Service and Maintenance: Boat servicing and maintenance offered at factory and through Keys Service Appointments. Includes care and maintenance guidelines for customers.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion4 records

Distribution channels6 records

Marketing channels8 records

Core offering

Chittum designs, manufactures, and sells custom carbon fiber flats skiffs and bay boats through its Palm City, FL factory and a regional dealer network. The lineup includes shallow-draft skiffs (Mangrove, Laguna Madre, Challenger), versatile Keys skiffs (Islamorada), tournament editions (R-series), and a 24 Bay bay boat, with build times of 3-4 months and pricing ranging from $65,000 for the Challenger 18 to $170,000 for the Islamorada 21. The company also sells branded apparel, pre-owned boats, and offers factory service.

Product overview

Chittum Boatworks manufactures high-performance carbon fiber flats skiffs and bay boats designed for shallow water fishing and competitive tournament applications. The product lineup consists of multiple skiff models differentiated by hull design, draft capability, and performance characteristics, plus a bay boat category. Core models include: the Mangrove series (18 and 21) offering maximum shallow-water capability with 2 degree deadrise and 4-6 inch drafts; the Laguna Madre series (18 and 21) designed specifically for Texas coast with tunnel features; the Islamorada series (18 and 21) with 12 degree deadrise for versatile Keys fishing; the R-series (18R and 21R) as tournament editions built for speed with higher horsepower; the Challenger 18 as an extreme shallow-water specialized skiff; and the 24 Bay as a larger bay boat for offshore capability. The Spider Casting Platform is an accessory product. All boats feature full or partial carbon fiber construction for lightweight durability.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• 24 Bay Boat Bay boat measuring 24 feet 5 inches with 15-degree deadrise, full carbon construction, engine capacity up to 500 HP, 65-gallon fuel tank and 10-gallon freshwater tank. Equipped with 36-40 gallon aft livewell and 18-20 gallon forward livewell. Designed for anglers seeking true offshore confidence without sacrificing technical shallow-water performance.
• Mangrove 18 Skiff Shallow draft flats skiff with 2-degree deadrise, designed to draft as little as 4 inches with a 60 HP engine. Constructed from 100% carbon fiber at 475 lbs unrigged. Ideal for poling in extremely shallow water. Engine capacity up to 90 HP.
• Mangrove 21 Skiff Scaled-up version of the Mangrove 18 with 2-degree deadrise, 6-inch draft, 42-46 MPH speed with 115 HP. Accommodates more passengers while maintaining shallow-water performance. Available in base carbon and full carbon options. Engine capacity up to 115 HP.
• Laguna Madre 18 Skiff Built specifically for Texas coast conditions with a tunnel design for extra shallow running. Features 2-degree deadrise with tunnel, drafts 4 inches with 60 HP engine. Patented hull design with high-volume spray rails and silent poling chine. Available in base carbon and full carbon options.
• Laguna Madre 21 Skiff

Quantifiable outcome

• 6 of top 10 spots at 2025 Golden Fly Tournament out of 15 Chittum teams competing
• +4 more outcomes

Named customers8 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

Feature6 records

Partnerships

Ten partnerships are on record, tiered regional, flagship, minor and core.

• Palmetto Boat SalesregionalChannel Partner/ Reseller/ Distributor · 3 June 2025Founded in 2012 by Eubank family, Palmetto Boat Sales is the premier dealer in the Lowcountry for over 15 years. Exclusive dealer for coastal South Carolina and Georgia markets.
• Los LocosflagshipStrategic or Co-development Partner · 13 May 2025Premium fishing outfit in Magdalena Bay, Baja California, MX. Uses Chittum 21R for landing free-swimming marlin on fly from a flats boat - pushing boundaries of what's possible. Featured in BAJA 3000 documentary film.
• Reynolds BoatsregionalChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorFamily-owned for six generations, Reynolds Boats is New England's premier fishing boat dealership located in Lyme, CT. Represents Chittum in the New England market.
• Ships Chandler MarineregionalChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorFamily-run boating and fishing business in Destin and Freeport, FL since 1980. Provides dealer presence for Northern Gulf region including FL Panhandle.
• Mt. Houston MarineregionalChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorFamily-owned business serving Houston boating community for over 50 years. Represents Chittum in Texas market with full sales and service.
• CostaminorGTM or Marketing PartnerSunglasses and outdoor gear brand. Partner for BAJA 3000 documentary film production.
• Marquesa MarineminorGTM or Marketing PartnerPartner for BAJA 3000 documentary film production.
• Amaratrail TrailersminorGTM or Marketing PartnerPartner for BAJA 3000 documentary film production.
• Bonefish & Tarpon TrustcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerConservation organization working to conserve bonefish, tarpon, and permit fisheries. Chittum supports through 'Saving Silver: Boca Grande' collaborative conservation film and ongoing partnership.
• Captains For Clean WatercoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerNonprofit organization advocating for clean water in Florida. Chittum partnership in conservation efforts to protect Florida's fisheries and gamefish habitat.

Scale indicators5 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights6 records

Direct peers

• Sundance Boats: Bay and flats skiff manufacturer serving the same shallow-water fishing customer. Comparable product mix in flats skiffs and bay boats targeting the same regional angler base.
• Action Craft: Established flats skiff and bay boat builder competing in the same niche fishing segment. Shares the carbon/composite construction approach and high-end pricing philosophy.
• East Cape Skiffs: Specialty flats skiff manufacturer targeting shallow-water fly fishing enthusiasts. Comparable product positioning in technical poling skiffs and similar high-end price points.
• Maverick Boat Company: Premium flats skiff and bay boat manufacturer competing in the same shallow-water fishing segment. Overlaps with Chittum in guides and serious anglers, particularly across Florida and the Gulf Coast.
• Yellowfin Yachts: Premium bay/offshore boat builder using high-end construction techniques, comparable to Chittum's 24 Bay entry. Targets affluent offshore anglers with similar premium pricing and craftsmanship.
• Hells Bay Boatworks: Direct competitor in the premium flats skiff category, founded by Chittum's previous employer. Closest head-to-head competitor in design philosophy, customer base (guides and serious anglers), and price point.
• Andros Boatworks: Premium flats and bay boat builder with carbon fiber construction and patented technology. Overlaps directly with Chittum's target market of elite guides and tournament anglers.

Others

• Bonefish & Tarpon Trust: Conservation organization partnered with Chittum. While not a commercial competitor, BTT represents the broader industry ecosystem and conservation constituency that validates Chittum's brand authenticity in the flats fishing community.

Broad incumbents

• Pathfinder Boats: Established bay boat manufacturer with broader dealer network and wider price range. Overlaps with Chittum's expanded bay boat strategy but at generally lower price points and broader market positioning.

Emerging players

• Hell's Bay Marquesa: Premium flats fishing brand associated with the Hells Bay founder ecosystem, offering apparel and accessories adjacent to high-end flats boats. Adjacent peer that overlaps with Chittum's premium positioning in the flats fishing lifestyle category.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

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Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles4 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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