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Composite Research, Inc.

Composite Research, Inc.
Makers of Sundance, Sea Born, and Spyder Boats

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Meet the Spyder FX16 Flats Boat: Compact, Capable, and Built to Fit More Budgets

Spyder - FX16 Wisp w/ Tiller

Press Release
Blackshear, GA – 8/19/2025 – Composite Research, Inc., the company behind Sea Born, Sundance, and Spyder Boats, is proud to unveil the newest model in the Spyder lineup: the FX16 Wisp. This compact skiff brings big-water performance to a smaller, lightweight, and more attainable package.

The FX16 Wisp was built with shallow-water adventure in mind, offering crisp, responsive handling on the flats. Constructed with hand-laid bi-axial glass and high-density foam, the Wisp combines strength and durability with agility—making it simple to tow, launch, and store while maintaining the quality that defines Spyder Boats.

Designed to complement the FX17 Flicker and FX19 Vapor, the FX16 Wisp is the most accessible model in the series. It’s an ideal entry point for new owners or a smart addition to any fleet where a lightweight poling skiff or simple recreational utility boat is needed.

“We’d been planning a smaller Spyder with a tiller for years, but the timing never lined up. Now that the market has settled into a steady rhythm, we’re excited to introduce the Wisp. It’s fun, versatile, and at a starting price of $28,400, we believe it opens the Spyder brand to even more anglers.” – Wally “Seaborn” Bell Jr., CEO, Composite Research, Inc.

Affordable Flats Boat, Premium Spyder Quality
Starting at $28,400, the FX16 Wisp delivers Spyder performance and reliability at a price point within reach of more anglers. Features include:

  • 10-Year Limited Hull Warranty
  • All-Composite, No-Wood Construction
  • Safety Grab Rail at Helm
  • Extended Tiller Arm
  • Gunwale Rod Holders
  • Poling Platform with Integrated Rod Holders

With its combination of performance, durability, and affordability, the FX16 Wisp positions Spyder squarely against other compact skiffs on the market, while delivering the craftsmanship and attention to detail that have made Composite Research a trusted boat builder since 1994.

About Composite Research, Inc.
Founded in 1994, Composite Research, Inc. manufactures Sea Born, Sundance, and Spyder boats from its Blackshear, Georgia facility. The company’s portfolio spans flats boats, center consoles, offshore, and bay boats, distributed through a wide network of marine dealers across the Southeast, Gulf States, Northeast, and Central Texas.

Media Contact:
Sean A. McCoy
CMO / CTO
Composite Research, Inc.
912-449-0033 (Ext. 500)

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