Born from an idea for a film project out of a garage in Columbia, South Carolina, Xplor Boatworks was a thing before it was a thing. Owner, Frankie Marion, wanted to build a boat for a film project called the Xplor Project. He needed a skiff that would allow him to traverse across the vast Louisiana Delta unaided for an entire month. This skiff needed to have enough storage to carry gear for multiple people, be agile enough to get into the deepest pockets of the marsh and be built well enough to withstand everything the team would throw at it. The trip was not only a success in that Frankie was able to complete the film project, but also that the boat exceeded expectations. Upon returning to the dock, Frankie had several requests for boats, just like the one he had built for his expedition. Thus, Xplor Boatworks was born. 

Now, Xplor Boatworks is a team effort. Manufacturing three models of boats and continuing to grow as a boat building company, Xplor’s values remain the same. Our boats are built to the highest of standards and use innovative new technology. Being infused with a fully cored construction, our boats are truly built to GO ANYWHERE, GO EVERYWHERE. No detail is left unnoticed throughout the build process. We are continuously innovating and working with our owners to build boats that suit every need.

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