Introducing the FX16 Wisp: A Compact Flats Boat Built for Performance and Affordability


Spyder - FX16 Wisp w/ Tiller

For Immediate Release
Blackshear, GA – 8/19/2025 – Composite Research, Inc., makers of Spyder, Sea Born and Sundance boats, proudly announces the release of the all-new Spyder FX16 Wisp, a lightweight flats boat designed to deliver big performance in a smaller, more affordable package.

The FX16 Wisp lives up to its name with quick, responsive handling in shallow waters. Built with hand-laid bi-axial glass and high-density foam construction, the Wisp maintains the strength and durability that define the Spyder brand, while offering anglers and flats enthusiasts an agile platform that’s easy to tow, launch, and store.

Positioned alongside the FX17 Flicker and FX19 Vapor, the FX16 Wisp is Spyder’s most accessible flats boat—an ideal choice not only for those seeking proven Spyder quality at a lower entry point, but also as a versatile addition to any personal fleet where a shallow-water skiff or lightweight recreational boat is needed.

“We’d talked about doing a smaller Spyder with a tiller for a long time, then the covid craze took that off the table for a while. Now that the industry is getting back to its normal pace, it seems like a good time to offer up a more affordable Spyder for those who might not yet be able to swing a Flicker or a Vapor with the checkbook. It’s a fun little boat and starting at $28,400 we’re really excited about it.”- Wally “Seaborn” Bell Jr., CEO, Composite Research, Inc.

Built for the Flats, Priced for More Anglers
With a starting price of $28,400, the FX16 Wisp is designed to broaden Spyder’s reach, appealing to first-time boat owners, weekend anglers, and those looking for a simple, rugged, and reliable flats boat. Key highlights include:

    • 10-Year Hull Warranty
    • No-Wood, All-Composite Construction
    • Pilot’s Safety Grab Rail
    • Extended Tiller Handle
    • Gunwale Rod Holders
    • Poling Platform with Rod Holders

This release further solidifies Spyder’s commitment to building boats that deliver value without sacrificing performance—directly positioning the Wisp against other small skiffs on the market like other smaller skiffs, while offering the premium fit, finish, and durability that have become hallmarks of the Spyder brand.

About Composite Research, Inc.
Since 1994, Composite Research, Inc. (makers of Sea Born, Sundance, and Spyder boats) has built thousands of top-reviewed, high-quality vessels for both fishing and family. CRI’s skiffs, flats boats, center consoles, offshore, and bay boats are manufactured in Blackshear, Georgia, and distributed through a network of marine dealers across the Southeast, Northeast, Gulf States, and Central Texas.

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