Bay Rider Boats

Bay Rider Boats

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50 years of best-in-class craftsmanship Our facility consists of 45,000 square feet of manufacturing space that occupies 5 acres of land.

Bay Rider by KenCraft have been proudly manufactured in Wilson, NC for over 47 years and has been independent and family owned from the beginning and still is today. We take great pride in building the finest in inshore and offshore boats that incorporate the latest materials and workmanship. Each boat is carefully constructed by experienced craftsmen that have been part of the Bay Rider by KenCraft family for many years. Bay Rider by KenCraft offer the best value for the customer because our quality, fit and finish, and functionality is second to no other builder, yet we can offer our product at a reasonable cost that allows the entire family to enjoy boating. Come take a tour of our plant and see how we build our boats to last you a lifetime. Contact one of our many dealers to begin enjoying the water.

Photos from Bay Rider Boats's post 09/28/2026

Easy to trailer. Easy to captain. Ready for fishing, exploring, and everything in between. Bay Rider Skiffs make it simple to enjoy the water in more ways. The only question is: Which one is right for you?

Compare our Skiff models and find the one that fits the way you boat: https://bayriderboats.com/boat-lines/bay-rider-skiff/

09/25/2026

Bay Riders are built to be experienced, not just admired online. This weekend, see them up close at the Tampa Bay Boat Show. Walk the lineup, explore the details, and find out why every Bay Rider is built to a standard most brands never reach.

Florida State Fairgrounds | September 25-27
10am-5pm | Free Admission

09/24/2026

It’s a beautiful thing when a precision-built hull and deck come together in assembly. It’s even better when family, friends, rods, and coolers come aboard. Choose your ideal Bay Rider and get out there in style, making memories that last.

Explore the lineup and choose the model built for your crew: https://bayriderboats.com/boat-lines/

09/22/2026

Keeping you dry. Performing at the highest level. Looking its best out on the water. Our hull designs bring it all together. Ride in a Bay Rider, and you’ll quickly understand why so many boaters make us their boat of choice.

Visit a Bay Rider dealer and feel the difference from the helm: https://bayriderboats.com/our-locations/

09/18/2026

Every Bay Rider coming off our production line is built for a customer who understands the quality, craftsmanship, and attention to detail that go into it. We produce the vessel. You fill it with unforgettable days on the water.

Find the Bay Rider ready for your next chapter: https://bayriderboats.com/boat-lines/

09/16/2026

Look closely, and you might see the memories waiting to be made reflected in that finish. Choose from a variety of hull colors, with a matching hardtop underside available, to create a Bay Rider that performs beautifully and turns heads doing it.

Explore your color options and build a Bay Rider that’s unmistakably yours: https://loom.ly/c7d09fs..

09/14/2026

We keep saying it because enforcement agencies keep trusting us. Bay Rider models are built tough for demanding work, delivering proven strength and performance with a smooth, dry ride that keeps you comfortable all day.

Schedule a ride and experience Bay Rider performance for yourself: https://bayriderboats.com/enforcement-boats

09/11/2026

Today we pause to honor the heroes and remember the lives lost on September 11, 2001. We will never forget.

09/09/2026

Quality goes deeper than what you can see. Every Bay Rider is developed with dependable materials, thoughtful details, and serviceability for the long haul. It’s a process we’ve refined for more than 50 years, building boats we’re just as proud to own and run ourselves.

Discover the craftsmanship and experience built into every Bay Rider: https://bayriderboats.com/why-bay-rider/

09/07/2026

Bay Rider salutes the hardworking spirit that drives us all. Wishing you a restful and well-deserved Labor Day on the water.

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4155 Dixie Inn Road
Wilson, NC
27893

Opening Hours

Monday 7:30am - 4:30pm
Tuesday 7:30am - 4:30pm
Wednesday 7:30am - 4:30pm
Thursday 7:30am - 4:30pm
Friday 7am - 1pm