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  1. Sep 8, 2009 #1
    The_Skiff_Shop

    The_Skiff_Shop Well-Known Member

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    Our latest project.

    The "Native SUV"

    Inspired by the Native but incorporates Ankona's latest concepts in the pursuit of the ultimate skiff.

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    The_Skiff_Shop, Sep 8, 2009
    The_Skiff_Shop, Sep 8, 2009
  3. Sep 8, 2009 #2
    lemaymiami

    lemaymiami Well-Known Member

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    -be really nice to see the specs, length, beam, draft, hull weight, etc. Thanks.
     
    lemaymiami, Sep 8, 2009
    lemaymiami, Sep 8, 2009

  5. Sep 8, 2009 #3
    iMacattack

    iMacattack busy, too busy

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    Per their website:

    http://www.ankonaboats.com/suv.html

    Specifications:

    Length: 14' 8"
    Beam: 68"
    Weight: 280 Lbs
    Draft: 6-7"
    Max HP: 25
     
    iMacattack, Sep 8, 2009
    iMacattack, Sep 8, 2009
  6. Sep 8, 2009 #4
    MATT

    MATT Well-Known Member

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    Very nice, wonder what it would look like with some fish blood on the deck....any one at Ankona know how to cast?
     
    MATT, Sep 8, 2009
    MATT, Sep 8, 2009
  7. Sep 8, 2009 #5
    The_Skiff_Shop

    The_Skiff_Shop Well-Known Member

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    Jan quoted specs from the web site based on a prototype.  Thanks Jan.

    Since I'm not into hype, I was waiting for the actual specs for the completed hull.

    The hull pictured was easily picked up and placed on the trailer by hand which means the original estimate for weight was high @ 280lbs. [smiley=1-thumbsup1.gif]  I can't wait to see what the weight will be for my bare bones skiff will be.  Guessing it is going to be around 200lbs. :cool:  We'll update as soon as I can post accurate info.
     
    The_Skiff_Shop, Sep 8, 2009
    The_Skiff_Shop, Sep 8, 2009
  8. Sep 8, 2009 #6
    deerfly

    deerfly Opinicus iracibilus

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    looks great so far, looking forward to the real data too.
     
    deerfly, Sep 8, 2009
    deerfly, Sep 8, 2009
  9. Sep 9, 2009 #7
    firecat1981

    firecat1981 BBA Counselor

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    Looks like a cool boat.

    On a side note, this shill would have been 10 times more effective if you showed the girl in the bikini from the front!
     
    firecat1981, Sep 9, 2009
    firecat1981, Sep 9, 2009
  10. Sep 11, 2009 #8
    backwaterbandits

    backwaterbandits Well-Known Member

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    Nice pics. The boat looks great...Good luck w/her.
     
    backwaterbandits, Sep 11, 2009
    backwaterbandits, Sep 11, 2009
  11. Sep 13, 2009 #9
    Shinerkiller

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    Capt Ron is this a bare bones? If not what upgrades does it have
     
    Shinerkiller, Sep 13, 2009
    Shinerkiller, Sep 13, 2009
  12. Sep 13, 2009 #10
    iMacattack

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    Got my first ride on the SUV. Neat little boat.
     
    iMacattack, Sep 13, 2009
    iMacattack, Sep 13, 2009
  13. Sep 13, 2009 #11
    The_Skiff_Shop

    The_Skiff_Shop Well-Known Member

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    The one pictured has optional decks and platform. Right now the decks are built to order.

    Hopefully in the next week or so we will be posting pictures on my bare bones skiff with one option, a color upgrade. Unfortunately my color choice is delaying my build due to another series of unfortunate issues with our supplier. I understand he's back in action and hope to have the custom color gelcoat next week sometime.

    The option list will be determined by our customer's requests and the interior standard layout is still work in progress. It's my intention to take my basic SUV and transform it to my own in pursuit of the perfect skiff.
     
    The_Skiff_Shop, Sep 13, 2009
    The_Skiff_Shop, Sep 13, 2009
  14. Sep 14, 2009 #12
    Un-shore

    Un-shore Well-Known Member

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    Then guys would be thinking, "Boat, what boat?" ;)

    BTW, this is a nice boat, me wants one.
     
    Un-shore, Sep 14, 2009
    Un-shore, Sep 14, 2009
  15. Sep 14, 2009 #13
    iMacattack

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    Easy guys, That's Mel's daughter...
     
    iMacattack, Sep 14, 2009
    iMacattack, Sep 14, 2009
  16. Sep 14, 2009 #14
    rkmurphy

    rkmurphy Well-Known Member

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    I had a feeling someone was going to call out on that one. Haha. Way to defend your friends' daughter's honor, Jan!
     
    rkmurphy, Sep 14, 2009
    rkmurphy, Sep 14, 2009
  17. Sep 16, 2009 #15
    copperhead

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    If you guys only had an idea, she's quite the fisherperson, has no problem yanking a pull start tiller engine and running the boat, can back down a trailer faster than about anyone than I know. Downside is she'll bore you to death with details of latin genus/species of different flats grasses and water pH, etc. as a budding marine bio.

    Better have your game on if you think you can outfish her...
     
    copperhead, Sep 16, 2009
    copperhead, Sep 16, 2009
  18. Sep 17, 2009 #16
    oysterbreath

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    Sweet boat! One of these days I've GOT to see it in person! Until then, my only complaint is...you need to make some HIGH res pictures available. My computer background needs to be changed! lol
     
    oysterbreath, Sep 17, 2009
    oysterbreath, Sep 17, 2009
  19. Sep 21, 2009 #17
    salt_life

    salt_life west coast punk!

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    Looks good Cap Ron! ; :cool:
     
    salt_life, Sep 21, 2009
    salt_life, Sep 21, 2009
  20. Sep 24, 2009 #18
    paint it black

    paint it black Paddling away...

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    Would a 40hp be too much for one of these?


    How about a 30hp?

    A buddy of mine has a 3cyl short shaft yamaha that would fit great on there and I can probably get off of him.

    This is definitely a skiff that looks great and I can afford to pay cash.
     
    paint it black, Sep 24, 2009
    paint it black, Sep 24, 2009
  21. Sep 24, 2009 #19
    mark_gardner

    mark_gardner I Love microskiff.com!

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    another prime example of "whats old is new again" ;) nice job :cool:
     
    mark_gardner, Sep 24, 2009
    mark_gardner, Sep 24, 2009
  22. Sep 25, 2009 #20
    The_Skiff_Shop

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    Max rated for the SUV is 25hp.

    We have the Copperhead that can be rated up to 50 hp. Copperhead runs nice with a 30 hp but if you want more details, feel free to contact me. Contact info is in my sig. ;)
     
    The_Skiff_Shop, Sep 25, 2009
    The_Skiff_Shop, Sep 25, 2009
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