A Legacy of Quality

The Shallow Sport boat building family legacy began with Willis Isaac Hudson, who was a pioneer in the industry and produced one of the first fiberglass molded motorboats in the country in 1942. Founder of Falcon Boats, Willis was a prolific boat designer of both fresh and saltwater vessels that left a permanent impression on how boats are made today.

Willis Isaac Hudson’s legacy continued through his son, Willis “Rex” Hudson, when he designed and built the very first Shallow Sport Boat in 1982. Being in a shallow water angler community on the Lower Laguna Madre, Rex had a vision for a new-style bay fishing boat. The idea was simple; make a great fishing boat that can run, drift, and take-off in extremely shallow water, but also run smooth, dry and track across open water chop. This quest gave birth to what we know today as the quadrahedral full-tunnel hull – the hallmark of Shallow Sport Boats.

In 2010, Wes & Kyra Hudson took the helm at Shallow Sport Boats bringing in new concepts and new models, all while curating a growing community of loyal owners. Today, Wes carries the Shallow Sport torch, and like his father and grandfather before him, he continues to innovate new boat designs and constantly strives to perfect new ways to make boats safer, longer lasting and more efficient. With a Bachelor of Science degree in Environmental Design and Architecture from Texas A&M University, Wes refined his boat building knowledge and in 2013, he introduced the all new and iconic 25′ X3. Its unique tri-hull design revolutionized the industry and has proven itself to be a true game changer. Seeing the popularity and demand of this model amongst anglers, Wes went back to the drawing table and expanded the X3 line-up with the 29′ and 32′ X3 featuring yacht-level details and craftsmanship with mind-blowing inshore to offshore capabilities.

Shallow Sport Boats began in deep south Texas on the Lower Laguna Madre; a world-renowned bay system that is known for its pristine and shallow flats and is a true sanctuary for trophy fish. Growing up with the Lower Laguna Madre as their playground, the Hudson’s and Shallow Sport are conservation minded not only with their boats being designed to get you in and out of the shallows safely with minimal impact to the ecosystem, but by proudly supporting conservation groups such as Coastal Conservation Association, Texas Parks and Wildlife Foundation and more.

A true legacy of quality, three generations of boat building have produced a highly evolved and unprecedented line of fishing vessels that set themselves apart from the competition. Trusted by thousands, Shallow Sport is the boat brand for some of the most skilled and elite fishing guides and anglers who pursue elusive gamefish and expect the best in shallow performance combined with open-water capabilities and comfort.