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New Build - 2018 EVO x

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#1 · (Edited)
Just got word that my new ride is ready:

https://www.instagram.com/p/BeIihUrgdrp/?taken-by=eastcapeskiffs

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Added some nice simple details to make her unique:
Cloud White Hull, Custom mixed blue for decks and cockpit
Black rubrail with stainless insert
White 60 Zuke
Aluminum cockpit trim
Custom casting platform with removable backrest that also acts as step to poling platform
Double width rod holders gel coated to match interior color
PowerPole Micro mount welded to platform
Toe Rails
Batteries in center console
Blind fastened grab rail over console
Rigging Loop
SIMRAD NSS9 evo3 unit for engine functions
Blue LED under gunnel lighting
24v Motorguide xi5
Aluminum RamLin with power winch and walkboard.

Will post pics a bit later....she's a beauty fo' sho!
 
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Here' a few pics of the build. I had EC remove the tubs in the rear hatches and replace them with bulkheads so I got the most usable space and still watertight compartments...tons of storage. The tub under the helm hatch seat was kept intact as dry storage & the forward hatch tub stayed but I had them install a door in the compartment so I can access the bow space.

The 3 batteries were installed in the center console because I feel it balances the skiff better while fishing solo. All the interior compartments and lid bottoms were alwgrip'd for ease of maintenance. I had spinning rod holders installed on the port side the console only....gives me more room to move around on the starboard side.

The ignition key and all switches were installed inside the console as well as a USB hub and battery switch. I moved the trim tab switches to the left of the binnacle and mounted the kill switch on the console exterior...nice and clean.

Hope to have more pics when I pick her up on Tuesday morning.

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#14 · (Edited)
Well, I'm up in Mass. freezing my ass off while trying to finish building a vacation home for the family. Took delivery of my new EVOx 2 weeks ago and she's been sitting in my warehouse in FL as a neglected virgin, unloved. Hope to take a break from the build and head south in a few weeks and get my baby wet.

So tonight, after a few Mount Gay and Cokes, I thought I'd post a few more pics of how it turned out. I did a few cool things that were a first for EC - the aluminum trim around the lip of the cockpit, the cored fatty rod holders and the very cool Step-Backrest-Casting Platform that can be used on the stern or bow. I had the sissy bar tubes set at the same width on the poling platform and casting platform so the sissy bar can be attached to either if I'm not using the backrest.

60 Zuke in white, Stiffy push pole holders, V Marine push pole caddy, Motor Guide xi 5 and single fold down bow cleat.

I had all the switches, battery selector, USB port and key switch mounted inside the console. I eliminated all gauges and went with the SIMRAD NSS9 evo3 for engine functions and had them glass in a AIRMAR transducer to eliminate that huge protruding stern mount transducer normally used...very slick. I changed where they usually put the Lenco trim switches and moved them to the left of the binnacle and then added a stainless rigging loop.

The in-house pipe work at East Cape is second to none IMO. Rather than drill holes in the transom for the PowerPole Micro, they welded a custom tab onto the platform leg for the PP mount. They created a blind-fastened grab rail and I mounted a few rod holders on the port side of the console leaving the starboard side open for more space. Blue LEDs are under the gunnels for night fishing.

I kept the tub in the bow compartment and installed a hatch door in the front of the tub for storing stuff in the forward part of the bow. The bench seat compartment tub was kept & wide open. In the 2 stern compartments, I had them eliminate the tubs and glass in bulkheads creating 2 huge waterproof compartments separated from the livewell. Gas shocks on all hatches, & all the interior compartments were then Awlgripped to match the deck color.

I went with the aluminum RamLin upgrade, added a walk board and a Power Winch with a remote control....lazy I know. Last but not least, got a custom console cover with no snaps - they added a seam at the bottom of the cover & filled it with sand to weigh it down so cover doesn't blow off....simple and clean.

It took a lot of soul searching for me to decide to sell my 2001 Whipray but in the end, I couldn't be happier with how the EVOx turned out...the quality of the build and what you get for your $ is exceptional.

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#19 · (Edited)
Yeah...used brushed aluminum and trimmed the edge of the cockpit lip all the way around. Looks really trick.

It took some time to convince Adam that the thick rod holders would look great...after the fact, he agreed! ;) I just never liked the look of the black poly holders they normally use.

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#25 · (Edited)
Thanks. My last 3 Minn Kotas were junk and had way too trips for warranty work and they all corroded like crazy.

My friends that have the xi5 have nothing but good things to say and the Anchor Lock is killer. We'll see......
 
#24 ·
Congrats Man! She looks really good. Please report back with performance numbers once you get her dialed-in. This skiff/motor combo sounds like it has some awesome potential.

Beautiful skiff!
 
#31 ·
Thanks. I've been wanting a white and blue skiff for a long time. The white hull really hides scratches.

The hardwired remote was what made me choose the 915 and the Power Out function was pretty cool too. Sometimes when you have the wife or an inexperienced friend "helping" launch, I fear a free wheeling winch handle or too loose resistance knob on the other Power Winches sending the skiff off the trailer uncontrolled.

All batteries are in the console as is the battery charger. I chose to not have an external charging outlet on the console so the battery charger has a short cord inside the console.

I don't think there would be enough room for the Yeti. I chose the console with the cooler jump seat. The jump seat is heavily insulated and has a ton of space inside. They do offer a smaller console with no jump seat and a Yeti would fit in front of it well.

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