Born In The shallows
The design of the Morada bay boat is over 35 years in the making. Today, we build the ultimate hybrid and technical skiffs for the top 1% of anglers who demand absolute perfection on the water.
Built For water, built to last
It started in the mid-1980s on Florida’s Gulf Coast, when a builder set out to create the world’s best-performing shallow water vessel. It took two years of trial and error by a team of six engineers to nail the design. Today, that unmatched hull architecture is built in Stuart, Florida, by the exact same master craftsmen who produce the legendary Stuart Boatworks offshore center consoles.
Craftsmanship without compromise
35 years of proven hull innovation
Direct relationship with every owner
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The Parameters of Perfection
Building the perfect shallow water boat requires more than just fiberglass—it requires ingenuity. We build strictly to a set of non-negotiable parameters to ensure every hull performs exactly as designed.
The Non-Negotiable Ride
Our hulls must come on plane effortlessly with minimal bow rise, run flat, and eat extreme chop without ever pounding or allowing spray into the cockpit.
Aerospace-Grade Strength
We utilize advanced resin-infusion, E-glass, and optional Carbon Innegra to achieve maximum strength-to-weight perfection.
own A boat, not a contract
We skip the dealer network. Direct access to our Stuart, FL craftsmen means your vision shapes the final product from start to finish.
35 Years in the Making
What started as a mission to build the ultimate Gulf Coast hybrid has evolved into one of the most respected custom boat brands on the water.
Mid-1980s
The Original Vision
A Florida Gulf Coast bass boat builder sets out to design the perfect shallow-water fishing machine. A team of six engineers spends two years perfecting the "non-negotiable" hull design.
2014
The Islamorada Era Begins
After being marketed under a few different brand names over the decades, the legendary hull officially begins production as an Islamorada Boatworks vessel.
2018
The Stuart Boatworks Acquisition
We purchased the brand, bringing Islamorada to our Stuart, Florida facility. The boats inherit the elite structural integrity and build techniques of our premier offshore center consoles.
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Today
The premier Custom Builder
We remain a highly custom, limited-volume builder—producing just 12 to 15 boats a year for anglers who refuse to compromise on quality and performance.
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Where it happens
Inside our Stuart workshop, tradition meets precision. Every hull is hand-laid, resin-infused, and rigged by legendary craftsmen.
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