[SFL_Mirage]

If money weren't a problem but you were limited to only one skiff to buy, which one would you choose and why?

 

[firecat1981]

Chris Morejohn's Beryllium 18.4, cause it will be one of the best all around small boats out there.

 

[crboggs]

If money were no object I wouldn't be buying a production skiff.

I'd be talking to multiple builders about my personal needs and preferences to see what they could build custom for me.

 

[wardicus]

Order a marquesa and be done. Maybe look at the chittum but I think they ugly as hell

 

[TidewateR]

Since you didn’t say how/where you fish I’d have 3 different skiffs.

tiller glades skiff type boat
side console 70-73” beam boat
V bottom center console like a Mar’queso

But why stop there!

26 cayo catamaran

50 something foot trawler mothership

 

[Micro Thinfisher]

10 Wt. by Brian Floyd, just really like everything about his design on the skiff, draft, speed, etc...That is if it were just one boat to buy. Think a lot depends on where and how you fish. Why limit yourself to just one though?

 

[B_ONE]

Depends on your fishing tactics.

The Marquesa and Professional are the top of their class. I run big water and off the beach and value comfortable ride while still being able to pole —> marquesa for me all day long. I’ve have zero complaints about mine. The craftsmanship of these skiffs is unreal and they truly are worth the cost.

The professional is a great boat as well, if I could have another skiff for ultra technical shallow water it would be the pro.

 

[B_ONE]

Order a marquesa and be done. Maybe look at the chittum but I think they ugly as hell

LOL I couldn't agree more.

 

[sotilloa1078]

Chittum 12 Degree. Built to your needs. Rides awesome, poles incredible and drafts as shallow as you will need.

 

[Megalops]

Sheaffer S280

 

[dlpanadero]

Chittum for sure

 

[Backflow]

HB Professional would be it

 

[mro]

I'd would've liked to retire to Chokoloskee
and one boat...
just would NOT due...

 

[TGlidden]

Waterman 18 side console with the lightest available power

 

[MRichardson]

Young Gulfshore 20 for big/open water, windy days
East Cape Caimen for closer in
Highly customized Sea Ark tunnel w/scooter deck for west side
Prodigy 1854 Elite duck boat
Beneteau Oceanis 55'+
Diamondback airboat of some sort (getting too far down the list for specifics)

With unlimited money that'd keep me occupied for a bit

 

[Boneheaded]

Jonboat.

 

[jay.bush1434]

Money not being an issue and yet only being able to have one skiff? I'd keep my East Cape Vantage or possibly the new EVOv. Personally, since I only fly fish, live on the water and don't have too far to run, I've ordered a new East Cape EVOx. So FWIW, I've got a super clean 2014 Vantage for sale...

 

[mro]

my idea of a skinny water skiff...
60 to 72 inch beam
15 to 17 ft long
front casting deck 6 inches below the gunwale
(removable casting platform)
30 hp on small version up to 60 on the bigger

 

[MRichardson]

Money not being an issue and yet only being able to have one skiff? I'd keep my East Cape Vantage or possibly the new EVOv. Personally, since I only fly fish, live on the water and don't have too far to run, I've ordered a new East Cape EVOx. So FWIW, I've got a super clean 2014 Vantage for sale...

What do you prefer about the EVOv versus the Vantage?
Interested because I want one of those two (I think)...

 

[SomaliPirate]

If I didn't have kids: HB Guide tunnel, side console, Yammy 70 2 stroke.
Since I breed like a rabbit: Restored Master Angler or maybe Action Craft 1820