Our Story

At Riverview Boatworks, we’re people-first boatbuilding junkies.

Founded in 2022, we had one vision: Let’s rewrite the rules, from the ground up - one boat at a time

The boatbuilding industry is full of world-class talent, especially in the Chesapeake Bay area so, to tout ourselves as being “the best” seemed a little silly. Our approach is respect, gratitude, and inclusion. We’re here to empower people from all walks of life to learn the history, create their own, and enjoy all the splendor that water has to offer.

Diverse by Design

Our backgrounds are diverse. We’re powerboaters and sailors with passions for racing, fishing, and assorted watersports. We’re boatbuilding instructors, production and manufacturing specialists, welders, systems technicians, guitar builders, and even therapists. Our craftsmen have portfolios that include countless boat builds, classes, and repairs.

Two men working together on a boat interior in a workshop, with wooden planks, tools, and a large window in the background.
Two men working on a boat in a workshop, surrounded by tools and equipment.
Vacuum bagging, handmade, and small boats.
Personal, handmade, and wood construction.
Assembly, finishing, and polishing new kayaks.