Lol...not quite. But you could always have gotten a carbon Evo. I'm sure once the info is out the other builders are going to follow suit though, dropping 70-100lbs from a skiff without changing the layup or charging the customer more $.
What prinjm6 is referring to is called the Black Ops Package (no extra cost) and as he says offers a significant weight savings for those looking for a lighter build.
Yes I do not understand Why someone wouldn’t do it, seems odd to offer as an option. Chittum uses some carbon on all builds and then has two optional carbon packages that further reduce weight and increase cost.
Well you’ve got early adopters, main stream folks, and late adopters for everything. And you’ve got folks that are averse to change. And there’s probably folks that don’t need a lighter boat, and some that actually want a heavier boat for a better ride in rough water.
Not a diss to East Cape as those guys make beautiful skiffs and make a living doing something I could only dream of but, the Evo v was the weirdest handling skiff I have ever driven. When coming out of turns it rolled on its axis from one side all the way to the other. It made for a pretty sketchy ride. Glad to hear they have done some redesigns as it’s a really pretty skiff and East Cape hands down makes the nicest live wells in the industry in my opinion.
Going from 3 AGM batteries to 3 Lithium batteries can save you as much weight as fiberglass vs carbon, and for a lot less money... atleast in the short term
That depends a LOT on what Li ion batteries you are willing to use in your boat. I looked at this for my build and ultimately wasn't going to spend the extra $2500 to go with a Li system. Li Pros was the only system I was comfortable enough. There are other less expensive approaches for sure.
But the whole weight thing is great for discussion but the reality is most of it is just banter. The only thing that really matters is whether or not your boat, as set up for actual fishing, can get you to where you need to be and is light enough that you can pole it.
Shoot for most of us we could save a lot of weight by two things.
1. Don't bring every piece of tackle we own for a day on the water.
2. Hit the gym.....lol
I find odd that some don’t think weight affects ride on a skiff ( small boat ) .... ever put some weight in the bed of a truck and feel the difference ? And I’m not talking about a pallet of sod . Maybe just a few bags of concrete .... Hell my skiff always rides better when I bring a buddy= 200lbs ....
I find odd that some don’t think weight affects rice on a skiff ( small boat ) .... ever put some weight in the bed of a truck and feel the difference ? And I’m not taking about a pallet of sod . Maybe just a few bags of concrete .... Hell my skiff always rides better when I bring a buddy= 200lbs ....
For me, the weight savings is more important when I'm poling the boat both in how hard I have to push and draft. Where I fish, when I say we are skinny, we are often in 10-12" of water. Certainly the ride across the bay feels better with the extra weight of my buddy, especially when they are sitting forward
Kevin is lurking on here today, surprised he hasn’t chimed in...
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