[Jacob Schmanske]

These skiffs seem very similar in size and capabilities. Which one is better in y’alls opinions. I have no clue if I’m posting this in the right place. I just want to hear people’s thoughts on both of these skiffs. I’m looking at getting either a shadowcast 16 or a skimmer skiff 16.

 

[ZaneD]

IMO they are totally different classes of boats built for different purposes (the SC16 is 55" beam, and the Skimmer is 69" beam). The Shadowcast is meant for poling as skinny as possible in protected water, but does well in a chop for its size.

 

[SuperFluke16]

Why not a Salt Marsh 1656? Closer in comparison with a 72" beam. Made by the same wonderful folks at Ankona.

 

[CPurvis]

The Skimmer Skiff 16 has integrated spray rails, wider beam and will accept a larger hp motor. The Skimmer Skiff will be more stable and ride better in chop. Both are good companies to deal with.

 

[CPurvis]

I would say the skimmer Skiff 16.6 is more comparable to the SM Heron. With the Heron having a bit more freeboard

 

[Swe]

Skimmer 16 will be way more stable. Both good company’s . Skimmer 16 one of the more stable 16’ boats I've been in .

 

[Danelt10]

did you end up pirchasing either or?