It’s been a great boat for the types of fishing I do. I’ve been fishing the chandeleur islands a lot spring/summer with 30 mile open water runs. Boat has handled great. A couple times winds have kicked up and wished I had a bigger boat- Although boat handled well and got me back safe. But…

When I decided I wanted to buy a new boat I wasn’t sure the perfect boat for me existed. I have had the privilege of owning several nice boats over the years including a Grady White, Albemarle, Skeeter, Key West and Kencraft. I wanted a boat that I could fish for trout in the sound…

I was able to visit Layton Bay and sea trial the Backwater 16. I met Doug on a Saturday he was so gracious to meet me on his day off to allow me to check out the Backwater16. First impressions of the design and look, its a baby Layton Bay 22, it’s slick little Rig…

The boat, very affordable 16ft seaworthy as any 16ft could be made. Created by David Sintez to be a shallow running boat that can handle some of mother’s nature sea conditions. I set it up for a flyfishing platform. Soon To add a leg brace to the bow for fly casting in bumpy conditions. –…

Bought a Layton 22. The buying experience was great, Doug is very responsive and they take GREAT pride in their work You will not find a better built boat. Check out how they build it and look at those stringers, it’s a forever boat. The wiring and accessories are installed with precision. I had many…

Today I had the privilege of running a 2022 @laytonsboatworks backwater 16’ that belongs to @onlyonthefly . Super solid boat that’s perfect for the type of fishing that we both do . Plenty of storage , casting deck , compact console , power poles , and can rough through rough water when needed. Now todays bite a tough…

While fishing last December, we hit something that took a large chunk out of the bottom of my new Carolina Skiff. Took the boat by Layton’s. I was quoted a very reasonable price for the repair. What I thought was pretty bad, they didn’t seemed phased and assured me that it would be fixed correctly.…

Doug & April, Thank you for helping us live our dreams. I am grateful that I get to enjoy fishing because of the amazing boat that you all make. Happy Holidays! Love, Eejay Lopez

My husband Kenneth and I can not say enough good things about Doug and his crew! My husband had a hydraulic jack plate installed and he is very happy with the installation and the boat’s performance! Customer service was amazing! Thank you Doug, we appreciate doing business with you! Kenneth & Nicole Moore

In 2003 I had the misfortune of encountering serious damage to my Volvo Penta gas engine while tuna fishing off Montauk, NY. After nearly a month of research on engines and boat repair shops along with a trip from home in Connecticut to Edenton, NC, I decided to have Layton’s Custom Boatworks install a new…