[Dipstu]

Hello everyone. New to the forum here and I’m looking for a skiff. I first started looking at the Eastcape Gladesmen but they’re hard to find and over my range. Recently, I looked at the Gheenoe LT25 and the Skimmer Skiff 14’6. I live in Miami. I’d like to fish inshore, coastal, mangroves, etc. Wondering if anyone Has experience with them for comparison or advice on something similar?

 

[Austin Rudd]

Skimmer Skiff would be your best bet, larger beam and overall more fishable imo then the Gheenoe. However, you will be trading it in for a larger one in no time.

 

[Dipstu]

Thanks. That’s what I was thinking the same. I like the gheenoe but based on current pricing and new competitors, it’s hard for me to pass up the skimmer.

 

[noeettica]

Get a test ride . I was out on Lake Monroe in my 16' Mod-V Alumacraft quite choppy .

I also own a G-noe and would NOT have wanted to be in those conditions in the "noe"

A noe is a fine boat but very limited when conditions crop up . also look at the freeboard and beam in your search .

But the noe IS my go-to choice for small calm rivers ...