Maverick Boats: The Maverick HPX-S is the most complete super skinny water tool ever developed. © Capt. Jay Withers with Silver Lining Charters That's a BOLD statement. Maverick claims their HPX-S has cracked the code in skiff building by providing a super shallow draft while still providing comfort, range and poling performance. This was achieved by combining a crack … [Read more...]

If you are researching your next inshore boat and looking for the best in quality with an established reputation, Chittum Skiffs is going to come on your radar.  Owned by Hell's Bay Co-founder, Hal Chittum, the Chittum line of technical poling skiffs offer an exciting array of options built upon proven skiff designs.  As you'll see in this feature, Chittum continues … [Read more...]

If you live in Florida, chances are you've seen Glasser Boatworks impressive array of fiberglass repairs to top of the line skiffs such as Hells Bay and Beavertail Skiffs.  The shop is so consistent with quality that they now build a number of parts for manufacturers around the country. Glasser felt that the market is restricting the average guy from having a … [Read more...]

With a quality fit and finish that rivals the most expensive skiffs on the market, the reasonably priced Bonefish Bohemian 17' is quickly becoming one of the most attractive options for the inshore angler looking to explore and fish the shallows. The Bohemian 17' was specifically designed to run, float and pole in extremely skinny water by design with it's unique running … [Read more...]

Editor's Note: Updating and improving on a product line is the sign of a healthy boat company.  When professional guides who make their living out of these skiffs choose a new rig, it is wise to find out why.  One of our favorite Guides', Willy Le is all about fish and the skiff.  Here is what he has to say about his new 2015 Maverick Mirage 17 HPX-V.  Congrats, Captain! … [Read more...]

Drake Boatworks has released a new model called the Outlaw. This is a smaller skiff that’s built for use with 25 to 30 HP tiller control. The Outlaw is 17.3” long with a 59” beam at the cap. and 2° of deadrise. Estimates put the skiff around 330 pounds before motor. The Outlaw is built with the same laminate and methods as their Nomad. These guys … [Read more...]

Mangrove Bay Boats has released a meticulously hand laid skiff using the best materials available today, Kevlar & Carbon Fiber. Kevlar and Carbon Fiber is considered one of the finest and strongest materials for boat building and requires expert attention when forming the hull. A hand laid process lends itself very well to this process.  Scroll down for specifications … [Read more...]

Editor’s Note: This is one heck of an EXCITING boat!  Thomas can run all day and all night (on plane even) with the low HP requirements and swears he can pole in 2 inch of water (he has the pics to prove it).  The Ambush Skiff has really upped the ante with this great skinny water skiff! SKIFF UPDATE: Check out the SK14 Microskiff we built very similar to the … [Read more...]

Building a boat is one of the most rewarding experiences a person can take on in their life.  There is something quite magical about taking a pile of wood, fiberglass and epoxy and turning it into a fully functional boat that can easily rival commercially built boats in quality and finish.  Even better?  Today's boat building methods require no special carpentry … [Read more...]