The ultimate technical poling skiff.
Weight: 625 pounds
Draft: 4 1/2” fully rigged
Length: 17’ 8”
Capacity: 3
Beam: 73”
Power: 60 - 70 HP (Recommended)
The ultimate shallow water technical poling skiff, the Professional 17.8 was designed specifically for the single-minded pursuit of fish in the most challenging shallow water conditions. Silent and effortless to pole, with a dry comfortable ride, this is the uncompromising pinnacle of a shallow water skiff. The fish will complain that it’s just not fair.
STANDARD FEATURES:
- Built to The Highest Industry Standards: ISO 12215‑5
- Carbon Innegra ™ hull
- Vacuum-Infused Core Cell ™ construction throughout entire structure
- Carbon fiber stringer system
- 100% Vinyl ester resin
- 22 gallon powder coated baffled aluminum tank
- Spray rails incorporated in hull
- Heavy duty rub rail
- Quiet & dry hatches with oversized gutters sealed by rubber gaskets
- Hatch springs
- Undergunwale rod storage up to 9’ rods
- Marine EVA foam decking reel pads in cockpit
- Anodized aluminum poling platform with Marine EVA foam decking
- Aft deck seat cushions
- Plumbed livewell with pump and overflow drain
- Automatic bilge pump
- 12V AGM marine battery with on/off switch
- Hydraulic steering
- Deck mounted push pole holders
- LED navigation lights
- Stainless steel prop
- Tachometer
- Water pressure gauge
- Electric trim tab system
- Optional 90HP with flotation package. Note: Significantly increases turning radius!
- Custom aluminum trailer with spare tire, LED lighting and custom walkboard
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