[kwix]

After quite a while of looking to find a skiff for the lower keys I settled on a Lagoon Skiffs Tail Chaser. Will be a center console with 20hp tohatsu. Just went in the mold a few days ago. Will update along the build process. Should be done in about 6-7 weeks. Hull color will be aqua mist and the deck will be white. Keeping fairly simple with just a livewell jump seat, push pole holders, poling platform, bilge, and nav lights.

 

[Shrimpy]

I’ll be interested in watching yours. I met with David several weeks ago and am considering building one.

 

[kwix]

seems to be coming along fairly well. David is great to deal with.

 

[Mike Haydon]

Are you getting molded or drop in hatches? Looks great so far!

 

[kwix]

Are you getting molded or drop in hatches? Looks great so far!

The pro model has molded in. I’m getting cut in. 1 bulkhead hatch and two in the back.

 

[kwix]

Just got popped out of the mold.

 

[kwix]

Now he is onto the deck. Should start working on the console today.

 

[kwix]

console is built.

 

[kwix]

Nearing completion now

 

[kwix]

The boat is finished. Now he just has to wet test it and then it’s good to go for pickup.

 

[Mike Haydon]

Looks really good. Could you let me know about what it costs. Even if you want to send directly to me? Very interested. Also where was it built( location)? Thanks, Michael

 

[GoGataGo52__20]

What go tohatsu did u go with bud? She looks nice and clean

 

[kwix]

What go tohatsu did u go with bud? She looks nice and clean

20hp remote control.

 

[kwix]

Looks really good. Could you let me know about what it costs. Even if you want to send directly to me? Very interested. Also where was it built( location)? Thanks, Michael

Built in Titusville/Cocoa area and this one was roughly 16,000. Give him a call and he will price one out for you. He has short lead time and is pretty affordable.

 

[loganlogan]

Built in Titusville/Cocoa area and this one was roughly 16,000. Give him a call and he will price one out for you. He has short lead time and is pretty affordable.

Is the shop a&l fiberglass. I'm trying to find the address. Working in Cocoa today and might want to stop by after work.

 

[kwix]

Is the shop a&l fiberglass. I'm trying to find the address. Working in Cocoa today and might want to stop by after work.

I am pretty sure it is on the website. But if not give him a call.

 

[loganlogan]

I am pretty sure it is on the website. But if not give him a call.

Thanks. It wasn't showing up on the phone, but found it on the computer. 20 minutes and halfway to the house. What was the reason you went to lagoon and not ankona or something else? Prices seem similar. The boat looks really nice by the way.

 

[kwix]

Thanks. It wasn't showing up on the phone, but found it on the computer. 20 minutes and halfway to the house. What was the reason you went to lagoon and not ankona or something else? Prices seem similar. The boat looks really nice by the way.

Mostly because the wait times. I put the payment down in January and am picking it up in a week. Ankonas are nice but it’s well over a year wait now for any of them.

 

[loganlogan]

Mostly because the wait times. I put the payment down in January and am picking it up in a week. Ankonas are nice but it’s well over a year wait now for any of them.

That is a great turn around time. I didn't realize it was so long at ankona. I like the personal aspect of small companies like that, as well. Do you have experience with lagoon skiffs? Ridden on one or a friend?

 

[kwix]

That is a great turn around time. I didn't realize it was so long at ankona. I like the personal aspect of small companies like that, as well. Do you have experience with lagoon skiffs? Ridden on one or a friend?

I do not but i will in a couple of weeks. David worked at hells bay prior to this and then he designed the hull himself. I will update once ive ridden it.