Best Instagram Accounts for Boaters

As I write this, I am literally watching snowflakes slowly meander down from a featureless grey sky to the grass on my front lawn. We don’t get a lot of snow here in Chapel Hill, NC where Atlas Boatworks is based, but we get enough of a winter to keep the boating to a minimum in the winter months. It can make the winter long and leave us longing for warmer days. 

Unless you live well south of us, you might be in a similar boat (pun intended). To help you through those tough days, start by checking out our Inspiration page with pictures of the Atlas Boatworks 23F bay boat. After you’ve done that, we humbly offer a list of Instagram accounts for boaters that we love.

This list isn’t all-inclusive, comprehensive, or maybe even our favorites, but it will help you kill hours of time when you are inevitably supposed to be doing something more, quote, “Productive.” Enjoy.

Atlas Boatworks 23F bay boat anchored near a channel

The Qualified Captain chronicles everything that can go wrong in the boating world. Runaway boats, boat ramp backing debacles, groundings, and more are all covered here. Sometimes it is educational and sometimes it is infuriating, but it is always entertaining. 

I used to comb the classifieds of our local newspaper, The Bonita Banner, when I was growing up looking for fixer-upper boats. Now they just get delivered to my feed by Dock Deals. Browsers unite!

I feel like Haulover Inlet in Miami gets way more attention than it should. That doesn’t mean we don’t watch, though. You can watch as boats get owned by the steep waves and heavy boat traffic. It can be a little cringy. If that’s your thing, you’ll love it. 

If you are into looking at new boats of all sizes, then CCO is for you. They do walk-throughs on all sizes and models (As long as they are center consoles). With over 12k posts, you’ll never hit the bottom of this account. 

Lastly, don’t sleep on Atlas Boatworks. Give us a like and subscribe as we cover all things with the Atlas Boatworks 23F bay boat. We chronicle the builds of new boats, design items, trips we’ve taken, and lots more. 

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Builders of the semi-custom Atlas Boatworks 23F, a 23-foot flatback-inspired bay boat. Chapel Hill, NC
  • It’s the flat in flatback. This one is ready for power. https://atlasboatworks.com/current-inventory/#atlasboatworks #centerconsole #fishingboat #boatbuilding #tarpon #snook #bayboat #flyfishing #fishing #redfish #saltwaterfishing #saltwater #tightlines #fishingpicoftheday #instafishing #largemouth #tuna #marlin #sportfishing #customhulls #saltlife #shark #fishflorida #fishingboat #redfish #captainsforcleanwater #hunting #skiff
  • Taste the rainbow. #atlasboatworks #centerconsole #fishingboat #boatbuilding #tarpon #snook #bayboat #flyfishing #fishing #redfish #saltwaterfishing #saltwater #tightlines #fishingpicoftheday #instafishing #largemouth #tuna #marlin #sportfishing #customhulls #saltlife #shark #fishflorida #fishingboat #redfish #captainsforcleanwater #hunting #skiff
  • Want a classic-looking, shallow-drafting, blank slate to build your fishing dreams on? This one is for sale. #atlasboatworks #centerconsole #fishingboat #boatbuilding #tarpon #snook #bayboat #flyfishing #fishing #redfish #saltwaterfishing #saltwater #tightlines #fishingpicoftheday #instafishing #largemouth #tuna #sportfishing #customhulls #saltlife #shark #fishflorida #fishingboat #redfish #captainsforcleanwater #hunting #skiff
  • For Sale: 2025 Atlas Boatworks 23FThis new Atlas Boatworks 23F is our standard build. It has a white hull and white deck with the raised casting platform option. It features newly redesigned hatches and gutters. It also has a new deck drain system which prevents the drain from being clogged by weeds or other debris when castnetting.The boat is ready for power, electronics, and other options. This build includes:Power Pole-ready Porta BracketLenco Trim tabsRub rail-mounted navigation lightsWired & plumbed 38-gallon livewell with 1100gph pumpWired & plumbed bilge pumpGemlux hatch hardware4-color under-gunnel courtesy lightingTandem Axle Road King aluminum trailerYou can find the full list of standard items and more photos on our website: https://atlasboatworks.com/current-inventory/Price: $65k including trailer. $60k w/o trailerLocated in Chapel Hill, NC
  • Legit 4”-ish draft on a ready-for-power boat. No fuel, no engine, but complete otherwise. Final, fully loaded drafts land in the 8”-12” range depending on options. Not many 23’ boats can match that. #atlasboatworks #centerconsole #fishingboat #boatbuilding #tarpon #snook #bayboat #flyfishing #fishing #redfish #saltwaterfishing #saltwater #tightlines #fishingpicoftheday #instafishing #largemouth #tuna #marlin #sportfishing #customhulls #saltlife #shark #fishflorida #fishingboat #redfish #captainsforcleanwater #hunting #skiff
  • Are you ready? #atlasboatworks #centerconsole #fishingboat #boatbuilding #tarpon #snook #bayboat #flyfishing #fishing #redfish #saltwaterfishing #saltwater #tightlines #fishingpicoftheday #instafishing #largemouth #tuna #marlin #sportfishing #customhulls #saltlife #shark #fishflorida #fishingboat #redfish #captainsforcleanwater #hunting #skiff
  • Chasing the bigguns’ with @capt.jackswedberg
  • That time you thought the drone was going to take you out.
  • Behind the scenes
It’s the flat in flatback. This one is ready for power. https://atlasboatworks.com/current-inventory/#atlasboatworks #centerconsole #fishingboat #boatbuilding #tarpon #snook #bayboat #flyfishing #fishing #redfish #saltwaterfishing #saltwater #tightlines #fishingpicoftheday #instafishing #largemouth #tuna #marlin #sportfishing #customhulls #saltlife #shark #fishflorida #fishingboat #redfish #captainsforcleanwater #hunting #skiff
It’s the flat in flatback. This one is ready for power. https://atlasboatworks.com/current-inventory/ #atlasboatworks #centerconsole #fishingboat #boatbuilding #tarpon #snook #bayboat #flyfishing #fishing #redfish #saltwaterfishing #saltwater #tightlines #fishingpicoftheday #instafishing #largemouth #tuna #marlin #sportfishing #customhulls #saltlife #shark #fishflorida #fishingboat #redfish #captainsforcleanwater #hunting #skiff
2 days ago
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Taste the rainbow. #atlasboatworks #centerconsole #fishingboat #boatbuilding #tarpon #snook #bayboat #flyfishing #fishing #redfish #saltwaterfishing #saltwater #tightlines #fishingpicoftheday #instafishing #largemouth #tuna #marlin #sportfishing #customhulls #saltlife #shark #fishflorida #fishingboat #redfish #captainsforcleanwater #hunting #skiff
Taste the rainbow. #atlasboatworks #centerconsole #fishingboat #boatbuilding #tarpon #snook #bayboat #flyfishing #fishing #redfish #saltwaterfishing #saltwater #tightlines #fishingpicoftheday #instafishing #largemouth #tuna #marlin #sportfishing #customhulls #saltlife #shark #fishflorida #fishingboat #redfish #captainsforcleanwater #hunting #skiff
Taste the rainbow. #atlasboatworks #centerconsole #fishingboat #boatbuilding #tarpon #snook #bayboat #flyfishing #fishing #redfish #saltwaterfishing #saltwater #tightlines #fishingpicoftheday #instafishing #largemouth #tuna #marlin #sportfishing #customhulls #saltlife #shark #fishflorida #fishingboat #redfish #captainsforcleanwater #hunting #skiff
Taste the rainbow. #atlasboatworks #centerconsole #fishingboat #boatbuilding #tarpon #snook #bayboat #flyfishing #fishing #redfish #saltwaterfishing #saltwater #tightlines #fishingpicoftheday #instafishing #largemouth #tuna #marlin #sportfishing #customhulls #saltlife #shark #fishflorida #fishingboat #redfish #captainsforcleanwater #hunting #skiff
Taste the rainbow. #atlasboatworks #centerconsole #fishingboat #boatbuilding #tarpon #snook #bayboat #flyfishing #fishing #redfish #saltwaterfishing #saltwater #tightlines #fishingpicoftheday #instafishing #largemouth #tuna #marlin #sportfishing #customhulls #saltlife #shark #fishflorida #fishingboat #redfish #captainsforcleanwater #hunting #skiff
1 week ago
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Want a classic-looking, shallow-drafting, blank slate to build your fishing dreams on? This one is for sale. #atlasboatworks #centerconsole #fishingboat #boatbuilding #tarpon #snook #bayboat #flyfishing #fishing #redfish #saltwaterfishing #saltwater #tightlines #fishingpicoftheday #instafishing #largemouth #tuna #sportfishing #customhulls #saltlife #shark #fishflorida #fishingboat #redfish #captainsforcleanwater #hunting #skiff
Want a classic-looking, shallow-drafting, blank slate to build your fishing dreams on? This one is for sale. #atlasboatworks #centerconsole #fishingboat #boatbuilding #tarpon #snook #bayboat #flyfishing #fishing #redfish #saltwaterfishing #saltwater #tightlines #fishingpicoftheday #instafishing #largemouth #tuna #sportfishing #customhulls #saltlife #shark #fishflorida #fishingboat #redfish #captainsforcleanwater #hunting #skiff
2 weeks ago
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For Sale: 2025 Atlas Boatworks 23FThis new Atlas Boatworks 23F is our standard build. It has a white hull and white deck with the raised casting platform option. It features newly redesigned hatches and gutters. It also has a new deck drain system which prevents the drain from being clogged by weeds or other debris when castnetting.The boat is ready for power, electronics, and other options. This build includes:Power Pole-ready Porta BracketLenco Trim tabsRub rail-mounted navigation lightsWired & plumbed 38-gallon livewell with 1100gph pumpWired & plumbed bilge pumpGemlux hatch hardware4-color under-gunnel courtesy lightingTandem Axle Road King aluminum trailerYou can find the full list of standard items and more photos on our website: https://atlasboatworks.com/current-inventory/Price: $65k including trailer. $60k w/o trailerLocated in Chapel Hill, NC
For Sale: 2025 Atlas Boatworks 23FThis new Atlas Boatworks 23F is our standard build. It has a white hull and white deck with the raised casting platform option. It features newly redesigned hatches and gutters. It also has a new deck drain system which prevents the drain from being clogged by weeds or other debris when castnetting.The boat is ready for power, electronics, and other options. This build includes:Power Pole-ready Porta BracketLenco Trim tabsRub rail-mounted navigation lightsWired & plumbed 38-gallon livewell with 1100gph pumpWired & plumbed bilge pumpGemlux hatch hardware4-color under-gunnel courtesy lightingTandem Axle Road King aluminum trailerYou can find the full list of standard items and more photos on our website: https://atlasboatworks.com/current-inventory/Price: $65k including trailer. $60k w/o trailerLocated in Chapel Hill, NC
For Sale: 2025 Atlas Boatworks 23FThis new Atlas Boatworks 23F is our standard build. It has a white hull and white deck with the raised casting platform option. It features newly redesigned hatches and gutters. It also has a new deck drain system which prevents the drain from being clogged by weeds or other debris when castnetting.The boat is ready for power, electronics, and other options. This build includes:Power Pole-ready Porta BracketLenco Trim tabsRub rail-mounted navigation lightsWired & plumbed 38-gallon livewell with 1100gph pumpWired & plumbed bilge pumpGemlux hatch hardware4-color under-gunnel courtesy lightingTandem Axle Road King aluminum trailerYou can find the full list of standard items and more photos on our website: https://atlasboatworks.com/current-inventory/Price: $65k including trailer. $60k w/o trailerLocated in Chapel Hill, NC
For Sale: 2025 Atlas Boatworks 23FThis new Atlas Boatworks 23F is our standard build. It has a white hull and white deck with the raised casting platform option. It features newly redesigned hatches and gutters. It also has a new deck drain system which prevents the drain from being clogged by weeds or other debris when castnetting.The boat is ready for power, electronics, and other options. This build includes:Power Pole-ready Porta BracketLenco Trim tabsRub rail-mounted navigation lightsWired & plumbed 38-gallon livewell with 1100gph pumpWired & plumbed bilge pumpGemlux hatch hardware4-color under-gunnel courtesy lightingTandem Axle Road King aluminum trailerYou can find the full list of standard items and more photos on our website: https://atlasboatworks.com/current-inventory/Price: $65k including trailer. $60k w/o trailerLocated in Chapel Hill, NC
For Sale: 2025 Atlas Boatworks 23FThis new Atlas Boatworks 23F is our standard build. It has a white hull and white deck with the raised casting platform option. It features newly redesigned hatches and gutters. It also has a new deck drain system which prevents the drain from being clogged by weeds or other debris when castnetting.The boat is ready for power, electronics, and other options. This build includes:Power Pole-ready Porta BracketLenco Trim tabsRub rail-mounted navigation lightsWired & plumbed 38-gallon livewell with 1100gph pumpWired & plumbed bilge pumpGemlux hatch hardware4-color under-gunnel courtesy lightingTandem Axle Road King aluminum trailerYou can find the full list of standard items and more photos on our website: https://atlasboatworks.com/current-inventory/Price: $65k including trailer. $60k w/o trailerLocated in Chapel Hill, NC
For Sale: 2025 Atlas Boatworks 23FThis new Atlas Boatworks 23F is our standard build. It has a white hull and white deck with the raised casting platform option. It features newly redesigned hatches and gutters. It also has a new deck drain system which prevents the drain from being clogged by weeds or other debris when castnetting.The boat is ready for power, electronics, and other options. This build includes:Power Pole-ready Porta BracketLenco Trim tabsRub rail-mounted navigation lightsWired & plumbed 38-gallon livewell with 1100gph pumpWired & plumbed bilge pumpGemlux hatch hardware4-color under-gunnel courtesy lightingTandem Axle Road King aluminum trailerYou can find the full list of standard items and more photos on our website: https://atlasboatworks.com/current-inventory/Price: $65k including trailer. $60k w/o trailerLocated in Chapel Hill, NC
For Sale: 2025 Atlas Boatworks 23FThis new Atlas Boatworks 23F is our standard build. It has a white hull and white deck with the raised casting platform option. It features newly redesigned hatches and gutters. It also has a new deck drain system which prevents the drain from being clogged by weeds or other debris when castnetting.The boat is ready for power, electronics, and other options. This build includes:Power Pole-ready Porta BracketLenco Trim tabsRub rail-mounted navigation lightsWired & plumbed 38-gallon livewell with 1100gph pumpWired & plumbed bilge pumpGemlux hatch hardware4-color under-gunnel courtesy lightingTandem Axle Road King aluminum trailerYou can find the full list of standard items and more photos on our website: https://atlasboatworks.com/current-inventory/Price: $65k including trailer. $60k w/o trailerLocated in Chapel Hill, NC
For Sale: 2025 Atlas Boatworks 23FThis new Atlas Boatworks 23F is our standard build. It has a white hull and white deck with the raised casting platform option. It features newly redesigned hatches and gutters. It also has a new deck drain system which prevents the drain from being clogged by weeds or other debris when castnetting.The boat is ready for power, electronics, and other options. This build includes:Power Pole-ready Porta BracketLenco Trim tabsRub rail-mounted navigation lightsWired & plumbed 38-gallon livewell with 1100gph pumpWired & plumbed bilge pumpGemlux hatch hardware4-color under-gunnel courtesy lightingTandem Axle Road King aluminum trailerYou can find the full list of standard items and more photos on our website: https://atlasboatworks.com/current-inventory/Price: $65k including trailer. $60k w/o trailerLocated in Chapel Hill, NC
For Sale: 2025 Atlas Boatworks 23FThis new Atlas Boatworks 23F is our standard build. It has a white hull and white deck with the raised casting platform option. It features newly redesigned hatches and gutters. It also has a new deck drain system which prevents the drain from being clogged by weeds or other debris when castnetting.The boat is ready for power, electronics, and other options. This build includes:Power Pole-ready Porta BracketLenco Trim tabsRub rail-mounted navigation lightsWired & plumbed 38-gallon livewell with 1100gph pumpWired & plumbed bilge pumpGemlux hatch hardware4-color under-gunnel courtesy lightingTandem Axle Road King aluminum trailerYou can find the full list of standard items and more photos on our website: https://atlasboatworks.com/current-inventory/Price: $65k including trailer. $60k w/o trailerLocated in Chapel Hill, NC
For Sale: 2025 Atlas Boatworks 23FThis new Atlas Boatworks 23F is our standard build. It has a white hull and white deck with the raised casting platform option. It features newly redesigned hatches and gutters. It also has a new deck drain system which prevents the drain from being clogged by weeds or other debris when castnetting.The boat is ready for power, electronics, and other options. This build includes:Power Pole-ready Porta BracketLenco Trim tabsRub rail-mounted navigation lightsWired & plumbed 38-gallon livewell with 1100gph pumpWired & plumbed bilge pumpGemlux hatch hardware4-color under-gunnel courtesy lightingTandem Axle Road King aluminum trailerYou can find the full list of standard items and more photos on our website: https://atlasboatworks.com/current-inventory/Price: $65k including trailer. $60k w/o trailerLocated in Chapel Hill, NC
For Sale: 2025 Atlas Boatworks 23F This new Atlas Boatworks 23F is our standard build. It has a white hull and white deck with the raised casting platform option. It features newly redesigned hatches and gutters. It also has a new deck drain system which prevents the drain from being clogged by weeds or other debris when castnetting. The boat is ready for power, electronics, and other options. This build includes: Power Pole-ready Porta Bracket Lenco Trim tabs Rub rail-mounted navigation lights Wired & plumbed 38-gallon livewell with 1100gph pump Wired & plumbed bilge pump Gemlux hatch hardware 4-color under-gunnel courtesy lighting Tandem Axle Road King aluminum trailer You can find the full list of standard items and more photos on our website: https://atlasboatworks.com/current-inventory/ Price: $65k including trailer. $60k w/o trailer Located in Chapel Hill, NC
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Legit 4”-ish draft on a ready-for-power boat. No fuel, no engine, but complete otherwise. Final, fully loaded drafts land in the 8”-12” range depending on options. Not many 23’ boats can match that. #atlasboatworks #centerconsole #fishingboat #boatbuilding #tarpon #snook #bayboat #flyfishing #fishing #redfish #saltwaterfishing #saltwater #tightlines #fishingpicoftheday #instafishing #largemouth #tuna #marlin #sportfishing #customhulls #saltlife #shark #fishflorida #fishingboat #redfish #captainsforcleanwater #hunting #skiff
Legit 4”-ish draft on a ready-for-power boat. No fuel, no engine, but complete otherwise. Final, fully loaded drafts land in the 8”-12” range depending on options. Not many 23’ boats can match that. #atlasboatworks #centerconsole #fishingboat #boatbuilding #tarpon #snook #bayboat #flyfishing #fishing #redfish #saltwaterfishing #saltwater #tightlines #fishingpicoftheday #instafishing #largemouth #tuna #marlin #sportfishing #customhulls #saltlife #shark #fishflorida #fishingboat #redfish #captainsforcleanwater #hunting #skiff
Legit 4”-ish draft on a ready-for-power boat. No fuel, no engine, but complete otherwise. Final, fully loaded drafts land in the 8”-12” range depending on options. Not many 23’ boats can match that. #atlasboatworks #centerconsole #fishingboat #boatbuilding #tarpon #snook #bayboat #flyfishing #fishing #redfish #saltwaterfishing #saltwater #tightlines #fishingpicoftheday #instafishing #largemouth #tuna #marlin #sportfishing #customhulls #saltlife #shark #fishflorida #fishingboat #redfish #captainsforcleanwater #hunting #skiff
3 weeks ago
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Are you ready? #atlasboatworks #centerconsole #fishingboat #boatbuilding #tarpon #snook #bayboat #flyfishing #fishing #redfish #saltwaterfishing #saltwater #tightlines #fishingpicoftheday #instafishing #largemouth #tuna #marlin #sportfishing #customhulls #saltlife #shark #fishflorida #fishingboat #redfish #captainsforcleanwater #hunting #skiff
Are you ready? #atlasboatworks #centerconsole #fishingboat #boatbuilding #tarpon #snook #bayboat #flyfishing #fishing #redfish #saltwaterfishing #saltwater #tightlines #fishingpicoftheday #instafishing #largemouth #tuna #marlin #sportfishing #customhulls #saltlife #shark #fishflorida #fishingboat #redfish #captainsforcleanwater #hunting #skiff
3 weeks ago
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Chasing the bigguns’ with @capt.jackswedberg
Chasing the bigguns’ with @capt.jackswedberg
1 month ago
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That time you thought the drone was going to take you out.
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Behind the scenes
Behind the scenes
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