From inshore flats to offshore horizons, Layton’s Boatworks builds purpose-driven bay boats with the range, capability and craftsmanship to take you further.

Engineered for the places others can't reach.

Rugged construction. Real-world tested.

Detail. Fit and finish that lasts for generations.

Family-built. Angler-driven. Always forward.
The Layton 22
The Layton 222 is the do-it-all bay boat, delivering the perfect balance of fishability, family comfort and offshore capability. From inshore structure to nearshore runs, it’s built to handle whatever your day on the water demands.
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The Backwater 16
The Backwater 16 is a no-nonsense bay boat built for pure fishing freedom. Lightweight, shallow-drafting and incredibly versatile, it gives you inshore performance and a straightforward, no-frills package that can handle whatever the water throws at you.
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The Layton 270
The Layton 270 is built for anglers who demand more. With greater range, increased offshore performance and the same platforms for serious fishing adventures, the 270 gives you the freedom to go further.
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Three Models. One Purpose.
See how the 22, Backwater 16 and 270 stack up to find the perfect boat for your fishing style.
More Than A Boat.
Layton’s Boatworks is a family-built company driven by a passion for fishing and a commitment to build better boats. For those that fish to make a life richer — it’s how we live it, and it’s how we build it.



Find a dealer, build and price your Layton’s, or get in touch with our team. However you start, the next adventure is closer than you think.
Family-built in Edenton, North Carolina. Rigged, repaired and stored with a commitment to a higher standard.
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