General Microskiff Community Forums. Bragging Spot ***Official*** Bote Rover thread. Tags 6hp bote rover micro powerpole nanoskiff paddleboard. Jump to Latest Follow 301 - 320 of 440 Posts. 1 16 of 22 Go to page. Go. 22. richg99 · 1652 G3, & 1756 Lowe tinnys. Joined Nov 28, 2009 · 773 Posts ...MICROSKIFFS – STABLE KAYAKS AND MICROSKIFFS MADE BY WAVEWALK. Wavewalk’s patented cartop microskiffs provide unrivaled stability, …The Turbot 16’ design can be built to shorter lengths down to 12’. This design has 2 different lower chine options. It can be built in cedar strip or core. Depending on interior layout this design can weigh from 150-250 lbs at 16’. It’s design is based off my own personal skiffs I have used daily for the past 30 years.Easy to hook up and go fish, but also big enough to go fish the beach or take the family out. The Hewes redfisher 21 looks like it might work as well. This isn't a size of boat I'm super familiar with, so I was hoping for some other suggestions. 2002 Hells Bay 17.8 Whipray. 60 Suzuki 4 Stroke.The Floyd 10wt design has a slightly different look (better IMO, biased, lol) with more design influence from Brian Floyd, and it looks less like the Morejohn Lithium. The Floyd Skiff Co. 10wt is very well built and has a nice dry ride. It poles easily, and is very quiet with zero hull slap.14 ft Stumpknocker microskiff build. And the fun begins! Last weekend we svcooped a killer deal on a 70's Stumpknocker w/ a 71 25ph Evinrude. We are not sure if we going to keep the motor or update the power. We have a game plan for the build at his point (thanks for all the examples on here). If you have any tips as we go please feel free to ...Fifty celebrities and 50 pro gamers have been paired up to face off for a $3-million charity prize pool. Fortnite Battle Royale’s first-ever Celebrity Pro-Am Tournament takes place...Jul 13, 2015 · 255 posts · Joined 2009. #3 · Jul 13, 2015. I did a wet test of this boat back in the mid-90's, it was horribly underpowered with a 50hp Johnson. Heavy hull @ 1600 lbs naked with a 17* deadrise, draft is definately not microskiffish-say 12" loaded. It was solid and dry for a 16' but not fishing friendly. The Vantage has sponsons that make its LOA 19'2". It is a rocket ship with that much power. The Action Crafts are rated for 150 HP, and you can legally carry a half dozen people. The most you can legally carry in the Vantage is four people, and most of the microskiffs have a three or four person limit.A new type of viral illness was discovered in China recently, and the US just got its first case in a recent traveler who arrived in Washington state. The virus, a coronavirus rela...Jsromeo288. 358 posts · Joined 2015. #5 · Aug 24, 2021. I had 2 IPB 16’s one of the original ones and then another one built by Bonefish. They are extremely stable boats for their size. Like I have had 4 people fishing on the boat and still able to walk the rails no problem. However having no under gunnel storage for rods drove me crazy.Conchfish 16. I used 9 sheets. Carbon core pvc 3/4” would work great you would have to modify the plans a bit to use 3/4” on the chines. Boat builders supply marine epoxy worked for me 18 gallons slow hardner. 80yrds 10oz eglass. 12lbs 3m glass balloons. 2lbs silica. 1lb milled glass for fairing the bow. …Jan 25, 2021 · 3918 posts · Joined 2011. #9 · Jan 25, 2021. Color selection is very much a personal preference. But my $.02 for what it's worth: the darker the hull, the harder to keep clean and the easier to scratch (or show scratches and marks). That said, a black hull when it's all clean and waxed is just beautiful. First choice would be the Tibor Gulfstream. But take a look at the Galvan Torque T-12, too. Only 8.6 ounces and 300 yard backing capacity of 30-pound micron. 4.5" diameter and 1.35" spool width. Very smooth drag system and also a …Check price. New 50 Honda (<100 hrs.), 4 blade Ss prop ( & spare) with tiller drive with CM handle extension custom wired to Atlas jack plate. Riptide iPilot (w/ quick detach). Casting platform w/ removable sissy bar (bar also fits poling platform. Recently replace cushions; hull and deck repainted. Hummingbird 788ciHD.The plans I chose are the 14' Chalmette Microskiff from Spira International. I am scaling up the frames 5% and adding a frame on the same spacing to the portion of the hull that is straight. My scaling will result in a 15' 9-1/2" length with max beam 44". You will have to excuse the squirrel dogs that will …In my opinion these inflatables specifically oriented toward fly fishing or flats fishing or whatever are always going to be overpriced or lesser quality than just getting a regular inflatable boat. For example the airborn is basically just a Saturn "kaboat" but with super small tubes, which is generally a negative trait in inflatable boats.Catapult the value of your points and miles with Citi's new points transfer bonus to Qatar Airways. TPG loves a good transfer bonus. These promotions are an excellent way to catapu...I am new to this Forum. I wanted to share some photos of the Flats Stalker 18' (FS18) that I am making. This is a "stitch and glue" CNC cit kit from Boat Builder Central (Bateau). Everything is cut from Okoume Marine Plywood. On this build I chose to go with the rounded chine option. This option was definitely more …The major design flaw of the offset ram is still a potential issue causing binding along with some slop in the plate and mount bracket. The Hull Marine products kit removes the slop and provides much better support for the jackplate. I'll likely order the kit for mine, even though its pretty much brand new just to prevent any issues.Jul 13, 2015 · 255 posts · Joined 2009. #3 · Jul 13, 2015. I did a wet test of this boat back in the mid-90's, it was horribly underpowered with a 50hp Johnson. Heavy hull @ 1600 lbs naked with a 17* deadrise, draft is definately not microskiffish-say 12" loaded. It was solid and dry for a 16' but not fishing friendly. Microskiff Classifieds. 7.8K posts 8.3M views Buy, Sell, Trade, or Wanted, Microskiffs. Show Less . Join Community Grow Your Business. Forum Staff View All Zika Super Moderator. MSAdmin Administrator. anytide Administrator. Top Contributors this Month View All Capt. Eli Whidden ...I don't think Capt. Lemay is using 80lb for the butt end.. Typically 5-7' of 50lb to 60lb is used for the butt of a 10 - 12wt. ( I use 50lb ).. I use Berkley "Big Game" 50lb and find it is plenty stiff enough to turn over tarpon flies..Here is a slide show of my entire boat build from start to finish. The type of boat that I built is called the SK14. You can find the plans to build one at h... A forum community dedicated to Small Skiff owners and enthusiasts. Come join the discussion about engines, modifications, classifieds, troubleshooting, fishing, boating, poles, maintenance, and more! To cut the foam I used a long razor knife with a sheet of ply wood clamped over the foam to use as a straight edge. Pulling the knife with a slight angle toward the board kept directly on the line. I may redo the first section I started near the transom, not super happy with how it turned out.S4 Microskiff Key Features and Benefits. Vessel Type: Patented, Multihull Boat (Catamaran) delivers utmost stability. L = 13 ft, W = 38″, H = 17″. Weight = 98 lbs (net). Personal watercraft (PWC) saddle type seat for best balance and zero back pain. Payload: Up to 600 lbs. Capacity: Up to 3 full-size adult passengers.Promoting a business, product or service on the side of a truck makes sense, especially if you own the business and want to use the painted lettering on your vehicle as a form of a...The crypto gaming industry may look outside of tokenomics to grow and sustain itself for the long haul. Although the crypto gaming industry remains below its 2021 peaks, it still p...Aug 7, 2021 · The Floyd 10wt design has a slightly different look (better IMO, biased, lol) with more design influence from Brian Floyd, and it looks less like the Morejohn Lithium. The Floyd Skiff Co. 10wt is very well built and has a nice dry ride. It poles easily, and is very quiet with zero hull slap. The Solo is rated to 5 HP and most guys seem to put a 6 HP on it. That extra weight may seem inconsequential on paper, but it really matters when you have to lift it up into the truck bed along with half of the boat. If you want that bigger engine, you might want to think about whether the Solo is really what you want.They are meant for quick, shorter cast with heavier lines (sinking heads) and to turn over big bass flies. 7'11" is the maximum length allowed for rods in bass tournaments, so that is the reason for that length. It has nothing to do with its design for making it a better casting rod.Closing up through hull holes. When I first got my boat I thought I’ll keep it original so I replaced the live well pumps that have a through hull connection. When my grandsons where small I’d cast net some pogies and we’d bait fish. Use the pumps to fill the live wells. Now my grandsons are grown and and my boat is now …I am new to this Forum. I wanted to share some photos of the Flats Stalker 18' (FS18) that I am making. This is a "stitch and glue" CNC cit kit from Boat Builder Central (Bateau). Everything is cut from Okoume Marine Plywood. On this build I chose to go with the rounded chine option. This option was definitely more …Brett. 7619 posts · Joined 2008. #14 · Dec 9, 2009. Disconnecting the battery between trips is done for three reasons. #1...safety, don't want an electrical fire to happen when you're not there. #2...to make sure you don't drain the battery by leaving an open circuit. #3...slow down corrosion of electrical parts.14 ft Stumpknocker microskiff build. And the fun begins! Last weekend we svcooped a killer deal on a 70's Stumpknocker w/ a 71 25ph Evinrude. We are not sure if we going to keep the motor or update the power. We have a game plan for the build at his point (thanks for all the examples on here). If you have any tips as we go please feel free to ...Jan 25, 2021 · 3918 posts · Joined 2011. #9 · Jan 25, 2021. Color selection is very much a personal preference. But my $.02 for what it's worth: the darker the hull, the harder to keep clean and the easier to scratch (or show scratches and marks). That said, a black hull when it's all clean and waxed is just beautiful. A forum community dedicated to Small Skiff owners and enthusiasts. Come join the discussion about engines, modifications, classifieds, troubleshooting, fishing, boating, poles, maintenance, and more! A forum community dedicated to Small Skiff owners and enthusiasts. Come join the discussion about engines, modifications, classifieds, troubleshooting, fishing, boating, poles, maintenance, and more! Indices Commodities Currencies StocksBateau SK14. 14' 7" long, 51" wide. Built with Okoume plywood, Silver Tip epoxy, Awlgrip primer and paint, fully glassed inside and out, and has a Graphite bottom for Oysters. Dry storage in bow section. Self bailing at rest. Flotation foam under sole. Was built to fit a long shaft 6hp... www.microskiff.com. Plenty more pics of some.Grab Rack (multiple colors) $200. Cooler Rack (multiple colors) $200. Wheel Rack $150. Kula (Cooler in 5 gallon bucket form, multiple colors) $200. Sand Spear (works as Micro Power Pole Anchor) $120. -That's everything I see from BOTE for the Rover right now. 6HP Motor choices are: Merc/ Tohatsu- ~59lbs. Suzuki …For children who develop knock knees as a normal part of their childhood growth, the condition corrects itself as they continue to grow. Try our Symptom Checker Got any other sympt...This makes the cockpit seam smaller that it really is. Shipoke 14’ Micro-skiff is a solid little skiff with an all inclusive price which makes it a compelling option to add to anyone’s search for their next micorskiff. Cheers. Capt. Jan. Manufacture Specifications: Model: Shipoke 14' Micro-skiff. Length: 14'.Wrightwater Microskiff Specifications: Length: 12. Beam: 4’8″. Weight: Hull only 200 lbs. (fiberglass) or 75 lbs. Carbon Kevlar. HP rating: 15. CONTACT:Chuck Levi Jr.321-302 …Conchfish 16. I used 9 sheets. Carbon core pvc 3/4” would work great you would have to modify the plans a bit to use 3/4” on the chines. Boat builders supply marine epoxy worked for me 18 gallons slow hardner. 80yrds 10oz eglass. 12lbs 3m glass balloons. 2lbs silica. 1lb milled glass for fairing the bow. …Oct 19, 2014 · [email protected] Discussion starter. 543 posts · Joined 2013. #7 · Oct 20, 2014. ^^^ That's what he originally wanted. He looked at the one in Orlando on Saturday but they couldn't agree on a price. He says the one in SC is to far. He has a set price he's willing to spend. Used: $7000 and new: $10,000. Here is a slide show of my entire boat build from start to finish. The type of boat that I built is called the SK14. You can find the plans to build one at h...Microskiff Classifieds. 7.8K posts 8.3M views Buy, Sell, Trade, or Wanted, Microskiffs. Show Less . Join Community Grow Your Business. Forum Staff View All Zika Super Moderator. MSAdmin Administrator. anytide Administrator. Top Contributors this Month View All Capt. Eli Whidden ...The 16’8″ Beavertail Skiffs Micro takes its DNA from the 18′ Mosquito – one of the most popular technical skiffs on the market today and distills it down to the purest technical fishing platform Beavertail Skiffs has ever built. With a true 5″ draft when fully loaded with anglers, fuel, and gear – the Micro will take you to places ...They are meant for quick, shorter cast with heavier lines (sinking heads) and to turn over big bass flies. 7'11" is the maximum length allowed for rods in bass tournaments, so that is the reason for that length. It has nothing to do with its design for making it a better casting rod.This rod has a very nice backbone while keeping a lively enough tip for tossing light baits and lures. I believe it casts light (1/8 and less) and heavier (1/2 and more) better than a st croix inshore avid 7'6" medium light power fast action, and that avid costs $90 more (but comes with a 15yr warranty). Other notes:91 posts · Joined 2014. #1 · Feb 1, 2016. Hey guys -. I'm hoping to tap into the collective creativity of the group here for home brew/DIY ideas for a removable deck mat. I prefer to be barefoot in my boat, and can get away with it as long as the ambient temp is above 40 degrees. I have a tiller skiff, with no liner.Promoting a business, product or service on the side of a truck makes sense, especially if you own the business and want to use the painted lettering on your vehicle as a form of a...Going out west? These are the places we think are the best to live. By clicking "TRY IT", I agree to receive newsletters and promotions from Money and its partners. I agree to Mone... Microskiff Inc. 3,324 likes. Dedicated to the smallest of skiffs. Sign up for free and start posting to our forum at http://www.microskiff.com/! Stumpknocker boats and hull designs of that type; Anyone here run one? Opinions pro/con? Not a technical poling skiff, but an otherwise suitable boat for the backwaters and mangrove creeks off Charlotte Harbor?Jun 29, 2010 · General Microskiff Community Forums. When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission, which supports our community. The Fora platform includes forum software by XenForo. Outdoor Hub, LLC (d/b/a Carbon Media Group), 30800 Telegraph Rd, Suite 1921, Bingham Farms, MI 48025 USA. Post pictures of your microskiff and ... The Vantage has sponsons that make its LOA 19'2". It is a rocket ship with that much power. The Action Crafts are rated for 150 HP, and you can legally carry a half dozen people. The most you can legally carry in the Vantage is four people, and most of the microskiffs have a three or four person limit.Here is a slide show of my entire boat build from start to finish. The type of boat that I built is called the SK14. You can find the plans to build one at h...Home. Forums. General Microskiff Community Forums. Fly Fishing. Filters. 1 1 of 169 169. All Things Rod Building. BayStYat. Feb 18, 2016. 22 23 24. 461. 109K. 9h …Jun 24, 2011 · 284 posts · Joined 2009. #5 · Jun 24, 2011. You have a lot of boat to work with, I'm looking forward to seeing the transformation. I'm trying to figure out if there is a dip down in the forward part of the keel, or if it is just the bottom paint that makes it look that way. If Cut Runner sees the photos, he sure has a better eye than I do ... This is an amazing example of a very rare 1985 Hobie Power Skiff. This cult classic boat is desired by divers and fisherman nationwide and has acheived cult-like status among in-the-know sportfishing and boating enthusiast forums across the internet. This 15' 2" modified V hull has a 5'9" beam and 7" draft.This rod has a very nice backbone while keeping a lively enough tip for tossing light baits and lures. I believe it casts light (1/8 and less) and heavier (1/2 and more) better than a st croix inshore avid 7'6" medium light power fast action, and that avid costs $90 more (but comes with a 15yr warranty). Other notes: Bateau’s SK14is without a doubt one of the skinniest water micro-skiffs we’ve had the pleasure of running. We’ve literally floated this rig in about 2 1/2″ of water! Even more satisfying is that we successfully completed building this boat from the ground up using plans provided by veteran boat designer and builder, Jacques Mertens. 213 posts · Joined 2017. #16 · Nov 1, 2018. Boat brains. Its 25 feet so It would have to go to the bottom at "the big boat bragging spot". Fjmaverick. I dont miss portable tanks even a little bit, skiffs are small and real estate is paramount. Plus having the weight of fuel below deck helps keep the weight low and boat less tippy.Aug 7, 2021 · The Floyd 10wt design has a slightly different look (better IMO, biased, lol) with more design influence from Brian Floyd, and it looks less like the Morejohn Lithium. The Floyd Skiff Co. 10wt is very well built and has a nice dry ride. It poles easily, and is very quiet with zero hull slap. Skiff Life’s Bateau SK14 Build, A Microskiff for Skinny Water. Bateau’s SK14is without a doubt one of the skinniest water micro-skiffs we’ve had the pleasure of running. We’ve literally floated this rig in about 2 1/2″ of water!Feb 16, 2011 · 23 posts · Joined 2010. #6 · Feb 18, 2011. One of the members of the Texas FlyFishers in Houston has a tiller version, 15' Mitzi for sale. drop me a pm with your e-mail and I can get him to send you the particulars, if you are interested. AC. The biggest gains are in the lower hp motors of each class. In other words, they can get 20 more hp from a 40 but only 10 more hp from a 50. The cost for the 40 kit is higher than for the 50 also because the carbs have to be bored, re jetted, and new/larger butterflies installed.Wrightwater Microskiff Specifications: Length: 12. Beam: 4’8″. Weight: Hull only 200 lbs. (fiberglass) or 75 lbs. Carbon Kevlar. HP rating: 15. CONTACT:Chuck Levi Jr.321-302 …The biggest gains are in the lower hp motors of each class. In other words, they can get 20 more hp from a 40 but only 10 more hp from a 50. The cost for the 40 kit is higher than for the 50 also because the carbs have to be bored, re jetted, and new/larger butterflies installed.Explore the charming features of the Ranch architectural style with our guide. Learn about its history and find inspiration for your own home design. Expert Advice On Improving You...General Microskiff Community Forums. General Microskiff Discussions. Sellers Beware of this Scammer. Jump to Latest Follow 21 - 40 of 49 Posts. 1 2 3. Zika · Super Moderator. Joined Aug 6, 2015 · 5,731 Posts #21 · Oct 11, 2023. Only show this user. Jason M said: Yeah it took about 2 texts to figure out that it was a scam. ...146 posts · Joined 2021. #4 · Mar 22, 2022. I've got the Opal Chromapop's and love them. I was a long time Costa (400 & 580's in blue mirror and green mirror) user before getting these about 5 months ago, and definitely prefer the Smith's. I will say the Opal color is best suited for brighter days, as they cut too …Not so much on aluminum. And as for weight, per the Chittum website the LM edition weighs 550#, the Hells Bay Professional weighs 625, and Maverick lists the HPX-S at 1175# rigged out. The Sabine Versatile at 650-700# (hull only) is pretty comparable.Sep 13, 2023. 2010 IPB 16 with 2010 Continental trailer. Some holes patched at the deck where the trolling motor and plug were removed. Floor needs to be replaced. Redo the non-skid after both of the above. Remove the bottom paint and repaint the hull - or leave it as-is. Use a portable fuel tank or permanently install one under the casting deck.Riverhawk B60 rebuild. First time poster, though been on microskiff for a while gathering info for my first boat. Finally moving up from my Cuda HD kayak. Just picked this sweet ride up along with a magic tilt trailer for 200 bucks, which Ii think was a freaking steal.May 18, 2021 · Both skiffs should be pretty quiet -- the 10wt softens the chines forward, where the EvoX just keeps the chines below the waterline. I haven't really looked at the 10wt tunnel, but the regular 10wt has a small pad at the stern which I really like, even if only for the slight draft it saves. I believe the EvoX is a 4* deadrise, and the 10wt is ... Nida core vs. coosa building on a budget. ok folks I’ve decided to start gathering material for my rebuild on my 71 Kennedy craft. I will be deleting the two boxes on each side of of the boat. Framing for a rear casting deck and cutting out the front existing deck and reframing it as well and making it slightly larger and …1) stick with a handheld (all I have ever had) 2) or maybe do something similar to @sjrobin. He has a balzout mount on his platform that he can read while running and standing up. He might can read it seated as well, I'm not sure. 3) mount a grab bar to the gunnel. Conchfish 18 - Finished 2023 !At a glance It’s the center of power in America (and possibly the world). Washington, DC is also one of America’s most beautiful cities. It was meticulously planned with sweeping a...An 18' Sea Hunter (the predecessor to my hull) would be a good option for you too. Then, if you want to dream or increase your budget, a Maverick 18 HPX or an Egret 189. Blazer Bay 2220 GTS, Yamaha 250 SHO. IPB Inshore 18, Merc 115 ProXS (sold) Action Craft 1600 TE (sold) Other boats (sold) Chas. Save.. A cartop microskiff is both stable enough This rod has a very nice backbone while keeping The Micro Draft is a back country skiff that is second to none in performance. Welcome To Micro Draft | Micro Draft Skiffs. Download Spec Sheet. The Future Is Here!! Micro Draft … 230 posts · Joined 2010. #1 · 91 posts · Joined 2014. #1 · Feb 1, 2016. Hey guys -. I'm hoping to tap into the collective creativity of the group here for home brew/DIY ideas for a removable deck mat. I prefer to be barefoot in my boat, and can get away with it as long as the ambient temp is above 40 degrees. I have a tiller skiff, with no liner. 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