Budsin Electric Boats

Budsin Wood Craft is located in the North Carolina coastal town of Marshallberg where we have been building some of the finest electric powered boats and launches since 1987. Our designs are inspired by vessels built in the early 1900’s and reflect a bygone time when life moved at a slower pace. Each boat is built to order especially for its owner; they are currently being used in twenty-nine US states as well as in Canada, Mexico and in Europe.

Budsin electric boats are suited perfectly for use as quiet, environmentally friendly water taxis and yacht tenders.

We are a relatively small shop with a highly dedicated and skilled staff. Our boats are individually handcrafted, typically of Atlantic cedar and mahogany but other woods are used when requested. Being absolutely quiet and pollution free, they create an intimate atmosphere unattained by other vessels. Conversations can be conducted at normal levels and the driver’s controls are convenient and unobtrusive—demanding very little attention. Our most popular boat, the 15’ Lightning Bug can comfortably seat up to four adults while our larger 19’ and 22’ boats can accommodate up to nine. And…the electric drive requires no winterization so they are perfect for those beautiful autumn and winter days when you often have the lake to yourself.

The aim of our labors is to create beautifully simple, well-made vessels which provide our customers with the perfect way to unwind on the water.