Little River Marine Skiffs
Heritage 15 Sculling Skiff
Heritage 15 Single Classic row boat on the shoreline of Buzzards Bay, Massachusetts
The best recreational sliding rowing boats regardless of whether you row solo, tandem, or switch between the two. The Heritage and Legacy models offers a sculling row boat that is easy to rig, stable on the water, and enjoyable from the first stroke.
Heritage 12
Simple. Light. Easy.
A compact single designed for smaller rowers, calm waters, and effortless transport.
Heritage 15
Versatile and Balanced.
Our most popular model. Stable enough for beginners, capable enough for experienced rowers. Rows beautifully solo, tandem or solo with a passenger.
Heritage 18
Tandem-Ready and Expedition Capable.
Designed for two rowers or gear-heavy outings. Excellent tracking, impressive glide, and confidence-inspiring stability. Rows beautifully solo, tandem or with a passenger.
Legacy 5m
Adventure-Ready.
The Legacy captures the spirit of coastal exploration. Built for people who want to spend more time outside — on quiet coves, winding rivers, island shorelines, or simply enjoying a peaceful row at sunset.
Little River Marine Shells
Regatta Sculling Shell
On the shore of Summerland Key, Florida
Little River Marine shell boats are designed for rowers who value smooth movement, efficiency, and confidence on the water. These shells built for enjoyment, fitness, and skill development, not just competition.
They reward good technique, remain predictable in real conditions, and stay approachable as experience grows.
Comfortable. Predictable. Encouraging.
Designed for rowers who want the feel of a shell without the instability or pressure of race-oriented designs. Ideal for fitness rowing, skill building, and relaxed time on the water.
Best for: Recreational rowing, fitness, developing technique
Why Choose Little River Marine
Built in the USA and in continuous operation since 1977, Little River Marine boats are crafted with marine composites, fiberglass and carbon fiber, not thermoformed plastic.
The result is a lighter, stronger, stiffer boat designed for years of real-world use on the water.
Why Weight Matters
Weight changes nearly every part of boat ownership.
A lighter boat is easier to move in the driveway, easier to launch at the shoreline, easier to load on a trailer, and easier to handle after a long row when energy is low.
On the water, less weight means quicker acceleration, better glide, and a more responsive feel with every stroke. More of your effort goes into moving the boat forward instead of dragging unnecessary mass.
Lighter weight can also mean:
- Easier solo launching and retrieval
- Simpler car topping and transport
- Less strain on shoulders and back
- Better efficiency for fitness rowing
- More enjoyable handling in everyday use
- Greater confidence for owners who row alone
Many boats are chosen in the showroom. Weight is appreciated every single time you use the boat.
Why Owners Choose Little River Marine
- Exceptional stability in our skiff designs
- Among the lightest weight skiffs available
- Simple rigging, transport, and launching
- Responsive rowing performance
- Excellent long-term durability
- A refined ownership experience from day one
When material choice matters, the difference is easy to feel.
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How buying works
- Choose your boat – call or email with questions.
- Request an Estimate – call or email a request for an estimate
- Include the boat model
- Indicate hull and deck colors
- Fiberglass or Carbon Fiber material
- Include your shipping address (for determining shipping costs)
- List any desired accessories (oars, cover, mirror, etc.)
- Pay a 20% deposit to confirm the order
- We build and ship your boat to you
Updates are provided periodically throughout the build process; inquiries are always welcome.
Interested in trying a boat before you buy? We provide demo rows near our factory in Cape Cod, Massachusetts. Call or email to schedule a demo. There is a $100 fee for the demo which is applied to price of a boat if you purchase a boat within 12 months.
We Bring the Boat to You
We deliver Little River Marine boats all over the country. Instead of passing along full freight charges, we use simple flat delivery zones so you know what to expect upfront. Easy, fair, and designed for real boat owners.