Aeon Marine / Beavertail Skiffs

What Aeon Marine / Beavertail Skiffs does

Beavertail Skiffs (legal entity BT Marine Group, LLC, DBA Aeon Marine LLC) is a Bradenton, Florida-based, family-owned custom boat builder that designs and manufactures shallow-water technical poling skiffs and big-water flats boats. The company's product line comprises eight models organized into three tiers — Ultra-Skinny Water (Micro 16, Rival 16, Mosquito 18), Skinny Water (Strike 17, Elite 17, Vengeance 18), and Big Water Flats Boats (Air 18, Lightning 20) — with base prices ranging from $34,900 to $67,900. All hulls are handcrafted to owner specification using vacuum-infused fiberglass construction with vinyl ester resins, a proprietary Carolina-flared bow design, and optional Carbon Fiber Edition hybrid construction (exterior fiberglass with interior carbon fiber) that delivers a 15-20% weight reduction and shallower draft. Engines are sourced from Suzuki, Mercury, and Yamaha (30 HP to 300 HP depending on model), and customers can integrate marine electronics from Simrad, Garmin, Minn Kota, Rhodan, Power Pole, and JL Audio.

The company sells direct-to-consumer through its website Skiff Builder configurator, regional boat shows and demo days (Florida, Texas, Louisiana, Alabama, Georgia, the Carolinas), and an experiential "Try Before You Buy" program that partners with 40+ professional fishing guides across the US, who host demo trips and offer up to $500 in charter-fee credit toward a purchase. Beavertail serves two primary customer segments — Professional Fishing Guides (full- and part-time charters requiring durable, dry-riding, ultra-shallow-draft platforms) and Serious Recreational Anglers (dedicated hobbyists and tournament anglers prioritizing customization and resale value) — and supports them with an aftermarket service, repair, upgrade, and warranty-transfer operation plus a branded merchandise store. The business is 100% family-owned by Will and Elizabeth Leslie, who are directly involved in sales and the custom build process, and it carries no disclosed outside equity, debt financing, or institutional investors.

Name

Aeon Marine / Beavertail Skiffs

Legal name

BT Marine Group, LLC

Website

https://beavertailskiffs.com

Company type

Private

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

1–10 employees

Short description

Beavertail Skiffs is a Bradenton, Florida family-owned builder of custom shallow-water technical poling skiffs and big-water flats boats, serving professional fishing guides and serious recreational anglers through direct-to-consumer sales with build-to-order carbon fiber and vacuum-infused fiberglass construction.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Custom Technical Poling Skiffs and Flats Boats

NAICS

Boat Building (336612)

akta.pro primary industry

Day Cruiser, Bowrider & Runabout Manufacturing (IMAJAEAI)

Keywords

• Shallow water skiffs
• Technical poling skiffs
• Custom flats boats
• Fly fishing boats
• Vacuum infused fiberglass boats

Headquarters

HQ city

Bradenton Beach

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, Others

Revenue model

1. Custom Boat Sales: Primary revenue from selling custom-built shallow water technical poling skiffs. Each boat is built to exact owner specifications. Models range from 16-foot Micro to 20-foot Lightning, with base prices from $34,900 to $67,900.
2. Parts and Accessories: Online store selling boat covers, apparel (caps, shirts, hoodies), and accessories. Free shipping on orders over $100.
3. Service and Maintenance: Full maintenance, repair, upgrade services, and warranty transfers for existing owners. Includes preventive maintenance, upgrades, refurbishment, and parts.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion2 records

Distribution channels4 records

Marketing channels6 records

Core offering

Beavertail Skiffs designs, manufactures, and sells custom-built shallow water technical poling skiffs and big water flats boats from its Bradenton, Florida facility. Each skiff is built to owner specifications using vacuum-infused fiberglass construction with a proprietary Carolina-flared bow design, with eight distinct models spanning 16–20 feet and base prices ranging from $34,900 to $67,900. The company complements its boat builds with a Try Before You Buy guide demo program, full service and maintenance, and an online parts and apparel store.

Product overview

Beavertail Skiffs is a custom boat builder offering a lineup of eight distinct shallow water technical poling skiffs and big water flats boats. The product range is organized into three categories: Ultra-Skinny Water boats (Micro 16, Rival 16, Mosquito 18) for anglers fishing in minimal depth, Skinny Water boats (Strike 17, Elite 17, Vengeance 18) for versatile backcountry fishing, and Big Water Flats Boats (Air 18, Lightning 20) for open bay and tournament applications. All skiffs are custom-built to owner specifications using vacuum-infused fiberglass construction with optional Carbon Fiber and Carbon Kevlar reinforcement. The company also offers a Try Before You Buy program for prospective customers, full service and maintenance capabilities, and an online merchandise store. Core engine options include Suzuki, Mercury, and Yamaha outboards ranging from 30 HP to 300 HP.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Micro 16 Skiff Ultra-skinny water technical poling skiff, 16'8" length with 60" beam and 5" draft, capable of fishing in 5 inches of water. Power up to 30 HP, 3-person capacity. Comes with a Ramlin Micro aluminum trailer. For professional guides and recreational anglers targeting the shallowest flats.
• Rival 16 Skiff Ultra-skinny water technical poling skiff, 16'10" length with 70" beam. Tiller configuration up to 50 HP; side console up to 70 HP. 4-person capacity. Comes with MagicTilt custom-fit aluminum dry launch trailer. For anglers seeking an ultra-skinny water platform with more beam than the Micro.
• Mosquito 18 Skiff Ultra-skinny water technical poling skiff, 18'2" length with 70" beam and 5+ inch draft. Available in tiller, side console, or center console configurations up to 70 HP. Carbon Fiber Edition available. For anglers needing the stability of an 18-foot platform with minimal draft.
• Strike 17 Skiff Skinny water flats skiff, 17'6" length with 73" beam and 6+ inch draft. Semi-tunnel hull design. Available in tiller, side, or center console up to 90 HP. Features an 8-gallon Crabwell livewell. Carbon Fiber Edition available. For versatile backcountry and flats fishing.
• Elite 17 Skiff Skinny water technical poling skiff, 17'8" length with 72" beam and 7+ inch draft. Features Carbon Kevlar hull construction with cored vacuum-infused design and a 30-gallon livewell. For serious anglers seeking a lighter, premium-built skinny water skiff.
• Vengeance 18 Skiff Versatile skinny water skiff, 18' length with 82" beam. Carolina-flared hull design rated for four passengers. Available with tunnel hull and/or Carbon Fiber Edition construction options, up to 115 HP. Tunnel Hull enables planing in 5 inches of water. For professional guides and serious anglers needing the most versatile platform in the lineup.
• Air 18 Skiff Big water flats skiff, 18'3" length with 77" beam and 8+ inch draft. Full-stepped hull design with 360-degree fishability. Center console configuration up to 115 HP, 35-gallon livewell, 35-gallon fuel tank. For anglers fishing open bay and bigger flats conditions.
• Lightning 20 Skiff High-performance big water skiff, 20' length with 10+ inch draft. Stepped hull for reduced wetted surface. Rated up to 300 HP and 5 persons. 48-gallon fuel tank, 35-gallon livewell plus release wells. For tournament anglers and serious recreational anglers needing maximum range, speed, and capacity.
• Try Before You Buy Demo Program Experiential sales program that lets prospective buyers demo Beavertail Skiffs in real fishing conditions with professional guides across the US. Half-day charters cost up to $500, with the fee credited toward a purchase if the customer orders a skiff.
• Service and Maintenance Full maintenance, repair, and upgrade services for existing Beavertail owners. Includes preventive maintenance, parts replacement, gelcoat and fiberglass repair, upholstery replacement, refurbishment, upgrades, and warranty transfer assistance for used boats. Phone: (941) 465-1330.
• Beavertail Online Store Online merchandise store selling boat covers, apparel (caps, t-shirts, hoodies), and accessories branded under the Beavertail Skiffs name. Free shipping on orders over $100.

Quantifiable outcome

• Draft as shallow as 5 inches on Micro model
• +3 more outcomes

Named customers5 records

Segments2 records

Ideal customer profiles2 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Integration20 records

Feature4 records

Scale indicators3 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Direct peers

• Cuda Boats: Maverick Boat Group brand focused on bay and flats fishing boats. Overlaps with Beavertail's big-water flats offerings (Air 18, Lightning 20) in target buyer and use case.
• Hewes Marine: Manufacturer of technical poling and flats skiffs under the Maverick Boat Group umbrella. Directly comparable to Beavertail's Vengeance and Strike product positioning for professional guides and serious anglers.
• Pathfinder Boats: Maverick Boat Group brand producing bay and flats boats for inshore and offshore anglers. Comparable in buyer segment and shallow-water fishing use cases, though broader in scope.
• Sundance Boats: Manufacturer of technical poling skiffs and flats boats with a similar build-to-order, custom-configuration model. Targets the same professional guide and serious recreational angler buyer as Beavertail.
• Hells Bay Boatworks: Titusville, FL builder of custom technical poling skiffs and flats boats targeting the same professional guide and serious recreational angler segment as Beavertail. The closest 1:1 competitor in ultra-shallow-water performance craft.

Broad incumbents

• Scout Boats: South Carolina-based builder of bay boats, center consoles, and flats-friendly models. Overlaps with Beavertail in coastal fishing use cases but operates at significantly larger scale with a broader lineup.
• Yellowfin Yachts: Premium bay boat and offshore center-console builder with larger, more expensive offerings. Competes for the same affluent coastal fishing buyer Beavertail targets, though at materially higher price points.
• Maverick Boat Company: Parent of multiple skiff and flats brands (Maverick, Hewes, Cuda, Pathfinder, Cobia, Sportsman). A much larger, multi-brand incumbent with broader distribution and deeper R&D budgets competing across the same shallow-water fishing segments.
• EdgeWater Boats: Manufacturer of bay boats and dual-console fishing boats with shallow-water capability. Comparable customer segment but broader product portfolio and larger distribution than Beavertail.
• Boston Whaler: Iconic recreational boat brand owned by Brunswick, offering bay boats and center consoles targeting coastal anglers. A much larger incumbent with national dealer network competing for the same coastal fishing buyer at higher volume.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

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Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles2 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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