The Volare Story

Born on the Water. Built for the Future.


Volare Boats was founded by lifelong friends and seasoned boatbuilders Matt Moore and Dustin Tupper in Charleston, SC. After years leading production and engineering at Scout Boats, they spun off and partnered with other industry veterans to create something bold: an all-electric boat that performs better, looks sharper, and redefines your day on the water.

Two VOLARE BOATS founders sitting on a boat with a flag that says VOLARE, on a body of water with green trees and a bridge in the background, under a partly cloudy sky.

Veterans of Performance Craftsmanship

Following degrees from Clemson University, the two local-bred Charlestonians honed their crafts with established brands for years. Matt led the launch of Scout’s Yacht Division, delivering eight luxury models from 27’ to 53’. Dustin scaled their engineering team from 3 to 40+, driving innovation in systems design and production.

Together, their complementary strengths — Matt’s design instinct and energy, Dustin’s technical depth and precision — formed the backbone of Volare.

Three founders of VOLARE BOATS posing for a photo together in a nighttime setting.

The Differentiator: Going Electric

Rather than build another gas-powered boat, Matt and Dustin turned to a clean-slate idea: a high-performance, electric-powered day boat. But they needed a partner who could electrify their vision — literally.

They called Brian Robinson, a trusted electrical systems expert and co-founder of MDI, with experience developing advanced marine propulsion. The idea clicked instantly.

Our Founders 

  • A man named Matt Moore, founder of VOLARE, with a beard and short dark hair wearing a white button-up shirt standing against a dark blue background.

    Matt Moore

    Co-founder & CEO

  • A man named Dustin Tupper, founder of VOLARE, with light brown hair wearing a light blue striped collared shirt against a dark blue background.

    Dustin Tupper

    Co-founder & COO

  • A man named Brian Robinson, founder of VOLARE, with short gray hair and a beard, wearing a white polo shirt, standing against a dark blue background.

    Brian Robinson

    Co-founder & CTO

A Full Team Built to Disrupt

The three rounded out the foundation by joining forces with Florida-based craftsman Donnie and Charlie Brown of Hydrofly Marine. The five-person team then built our first vessel leveraging the knowledge of world renowned naval architects Morrelli and Melvin who contributed to the overall design concept of the Artemis23 and its unique and hyper-efficient hull and hydrofoil system. The design allows our flagship to achieve superior speed and range compared with any other electric boat in its class. Volare Boats is proving that easy functionality, smooth performance, and electric propulsion can match (and exceed) expectations. You have to drive our boats to truly appreciate the Volare experience.

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