RABCO Boats Featured on FOX 13's "Made in Tampa Bay"

RABCO Boats was recently spotlighted by FOX 13 Tampa Bay as part of their “Made in Tampa Bay” series, highlighting the Clearwater-based boat builder’s nearly 50-year history and its evolution under new ownership.

RABCO has been building boats in the Tampa Bay area since 1976, and the feature explores how new owner Ryan Churchill is modernizing the brand while staying true to its reputation for performance and affordability. The story emphasizes what sets RABCO apart in an industry dominated by mass production: every boat is built by hand, from the hull through the electrical systems, hardware, engine, and finishing touches, with customers able to weigh in on the engine, layout, electronics, and other features based on how they plan to use the boat.

The FOX 13 piece also covers RABCO’s current lineup — the Buccaneer 14, Buccaneer 16, R21, and R28 — and notes that the shop welcomes customers to visit and watch their boat come together throughout the build process.

It’s a nice piece of local media coverage that reinforces the RABCO story: decades of Tampa Bay craftsmanship paired with a renewed focus on innovation. Readers interested in seeing the shop firsthand can visit our Clearwater location.

Read the full FOX 13 article here: RABCO Boats carries a local legacy into a new era