Posting Rules | post new threads post replies post attachments edit your posts is are code is are are are | Similar Threads | Thread | Thread Starter | Forum | Replies | Last Post | | Steadman Uhlich | Monohull Sailboats | 347 | 05-12-2023 16:16 | | SlashV | Monohull Sailboats | 52 | 22-12-2020 23:18 | | Miran | Monohull Sailboats | 5 | 27-07-2017 14:36 | | troppo | General Sailing Forum | 12 | 01-03-2016 15:24 | Privacy Guaranteed - your email is never shared with anyone, opt out any time. 6 Popular Low-Draft Boats for Shallow Water (With Pictures)Many people have been asking for low-draft boats. Here are six popular low-draft boats for shallow water. Table of Contents The Tiburon LX-21The LX-21 has a draft that sits at only 5 inches deep. It can cruise through the water almost as quickly as a jet ski, and to see it in action is almost surreal. On top of this, it can retain shallow drafts of 8″ with four adults on top of it. Tiburon has put this boat’s console right in the center, and a small bench seat stands right behind it. The boat’s bow has a nice deck on it that would make fishing, crabbing, or even clamming friendly and easy. It would also make a good jump-off point for anybody looking to do some wading or swimming. This boat also features six built-in fishing rod holders and two different storage areas for holding gear. The boat can handle up to a 175HP engine and go up to 50 miles per hour with this engine. This is all fueled with a 54-gallon fuel tank. It’s also only 21′ long and 8’6″ wide and has a hull weight of fewer than 1,000 pounds. This makes this boat a comfortable boat to trailer. The only downside I can see to this boat is that it is expensive. Expect to pay at least $45,000.00 for a new Tiburon LX-21. The Egret 167This boat is 16’7″ long with a beamwidth of 7’3″. It is made from either fiberglass or Kevlar, with each weighing in at 800 pounds or 700 pounds, respectively. Not quite as light as an aluminum boat would be but a lot more durable and capable in shallow waters. The boat comes with many engine options ranging from 70HP to 140HP. These engines come from Yamaha, Mercury, E-Tec, or Suzuki. To fuel the engine, the boat has a 41-gallon fuel tank. This is pretty large, considering the boat is only 16’7″ long. The 167 also has a center console with a multitude of rod holders attached to it. However, the seat is a bench seat integrated into the boat, and it seems to sit a bit lower than Tiburon’s bench seat. You’ll notice that the bow of the boat features a lovely spacious deck with a storage area. There are also storage areas on the sides as well as at the rear of the boat. This boat was built for fishing in low waters, and it has a draft of only 9″. The boat owners say that the boat is too heavy to pole for long periods of time, but it can handle choppy waters incredibly well for a boat of its size. They like it because it is stable and easy to catch fish from. These boats can range from the $30k to $40k price points, depending on the year and the options you choose. Related Article: 9 Affordable Boats With Enclosed Cabins (with pictures) The Eldora by Hell’s Bay Boat WorksThis boat is a true skiff, and it has a draft of only 3.5 inches. The boat is also 16’4″ with a beamwidth of 69,” so the 3.5-inch draft is pretty impressive. It also only weighs 350 pounds, so it can easily be towed. The engine on this boat is a Yamaha 25 Tiller, and it has a 6-gallon removable gas tank. With its low weight and shallow draft, this boat can be polled through the water quite easily. It also has a nice standing platform over the engine, so you’ll have a nice place to pole, to fish from, and to get a good view. At the front of the boat, you’ll also find a nice standing platform. Also, it appears that the storage can be gotten to from underneath the front deck, so you don’t have to worry about opening any hatches from the top to get to your gear. The boat doesn’t have a console, so you’ll have to sit at the rear with the engine in hand, but the backbench comes with a nice pad. Underneath this bench is a lockable compartment for additional storage. I couldn’t get an exact price from the manufacturer’s website, but these boats appear to be in the neighborhood of just over $30k. Related Article: 13 Clever Ways to Get a Good Deal on (New) Boats The Dragonfly 17 ClassicThe Dragonfly 17 is a 17′ boat with an 80″ beam and an 8″ draft. It weighs in at only 700 pounds, and it could be trailered or even placed on top of a yacht. This boat comes with a 90HP Evinrude engine with a 24-gallon fuel tank. A plumbed live well comes standard with the boat, and there are recessed push pole holders molded into it. The boat has a wood grain console and a nice cushioned backrest on top of the bench seat. In fact, the entire boat has a luxury feel to it. The deck looks more like a yacht than a skiff, and I’d almost hate to get it dirty while fishing. This being said, the boat looks like it would make a good fishing boat for shallow waters. In fact, it has an ample number of fishing rod holders throughout the boat. The boat is also nice and open, so you’d have plenty of space to move around inside. Surprisingly, this boat comes in at right around $27,000.00. Related Article: 9 Tips to Sell Your Boat Quickly (Without Dropping the Price) The 177 Sport by Scout BoatsThis boat has a length of 17’7″, a beam of 7’3″, and a dry weight of around 1,000 pounds. The draft on the boat is 10,” which is pretty good considering it’s not a skiff and can hold an outboard engine of up to 115HP. The fuel capacity on the 177 is 20 gallons, and the people capacity is five people. However, I don’t think you’d have a lot of fun with that many people trying to fish on a boat of this size. This being said, five people could easily go cruising in the 177. One of the features that first caught my eye when looking at this boat is that not only does it have a two-person bench behind the console, it also has a seat built into the front of the console. Combine this with the front deck, and I could see how five people could comfortably sit on this boat. There are 6-rod holders built into the boat and plenty of areas for storage. You can also add a bimini top to keep the sun off of you as well. Scout’s website lists the boat brand new at $24,695.00. This includes the standard engine and trailer. Related Article: Minimum Age For Driving or Renting Boats: Rules Per 50 States The Strike by Beavertail SkiffsThe Strike is 17’6″ long with a beam of 73″ wide. It has a draft of about 6 inches. Its gross weight is 550 pounds. This boat can accommodate an engine of up to 90HP but can be used with an engine as small as 60HP. It is fueled by a 20-gallon fuel tank, which makes sense for a boat of this size. The Strike also features a backbench seat with a cushioned backrest and a seat in front of the center console. I’d classify its styling as simple yet clean and functional. As a true skiff, this boat should be easy to pole, and there is a deck at the back to do it from. There is also plenty of space at the boat’s bow, which should make poling and fishing nice and easy. The base price on this boat is $33,000.00. Related Article: How Much Do Boats Weigh? 11 Types (Numbers & Pictures) What Is the Minimum Draft on a BoatTechnically speaking, there isn’t a minimum draft that is required on a boat. However, I’ve yet to see a boat with a draft under a few inches. In fact, once you put a person into a boat, even the best of drafts will get deeper. Also, one has to consider that a boat will sit deeper into the water if there is more weight on top of it. This means that any time you bring friends or even gear along with you, you’ll add to the draft of your boat. Since fishing with friends is half the fun of boating for most people, it doesn’t always make sense to chase the shallowest drafts. How Deep Is the Draft on a Pontoon BoatPontoon boats all have different drafts depending on how large and how heavy the draft is. Generally, the larger and heavier the boat, the deeper the draft. Smaller pontoon boats with small engines can have drafts shallower than 10 inches, while larger boats can easily have drafts higher than 12 inches. Also, one has to consider that a pontoon boat will have an outboard motor attached to it. This means that you’ll only be able to go so far into shallow water before having to lift your engine. Since pontoon boats are hard to pole, this wouldn’t be a great idea. Final ThoughtsThere are many great boats out on the market right now with low drafts. The classic shallow draft boat for poling is still a Jon boat. You can choose between typical fishing boats to skiffs, and even pontoons, so if you’re considering buying a boat for shallow water, you’ll have plenty of options to choose from! Click to share... RIVER SKIFF ALUMINUM BOATSOur flat-bottom river boat.. River Skiff – Flat Bottom Aluminum BoatsXtreme Boats’ rugged, shallow-drafting, flat-bottomed river boat — The River Skiff — features an all-welded hull with thick marine-grade aluminum. River Skiff comes in bottom widths of 42, 45, 48, 54, 60 and 72 inches and lengths of 15, 16, 17, 18, and 20 feet. Xtreme Boats’ wider, longer, more stable River Skiff makes it the perfect match for those wanting a hull physically and structurally designed for larger rivers and navigating shallow lakes or flats. River Skiff is much lighter and more rigid than the fiberglass competition. 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Fountain Pajot Alegria 67. Sailing yachts over 60 feet in length commonly have drafts that prevent them from entering many shallow areas, but the Fountain Pajot Alegria 67 manages to keep draft below 5.6 feet. The catamaran design does the trick, while providing a massive 2,156 square-foot footprint and the ability to carry 1,400 square feet of ...
This boat is a great size for a liveaboard couple, with a large double bed aft as well as a v-berth forward. While it does have some drawbacks-like poor maneuverability in reverse - there's no doubt that the Freedom Cat 40 Centreboard is one of the best shallow draft liveaboard sailboats on the market today.
The beauty that most shallow draft boats have is the ability to handle rough waters too. This way you can still explore other areas sailing and go back to shallow waters when you want. ... The amount of room is enough for large groups and you would not have to worry about "roughing" it. If you are looking for a larger boat to host parties ...
4. Shallow water skiff - best shallow water boat for handling chop. 5. Canal boat - mostly used in Europe for vacations but used in US as a shallow water river boat. 6. The pontoon boat - best family boat for shallow water. 7. Airboat - the ultimate flat bottom vessel when you want speed in the shallows.
The boat certainly proved a successful concept, with large numbers built over a four-year period starting in 2000. The most popular keels were the deep iron (1.95m draught) or shallow iron (1.65m draught), with the former appearing to be significantly more popular. There were also tall-rig and lead-keel options.
The Oyster 495, European Yacht of the Year 2023. A new breed of 50 foot sailing yacht, delivering bluewater sailing performance, luxurious living space for six guest and shallow-draft keel option.
With remarkable draft reductions from 3.50m/11'6" to 1.79m/5'10", Oyster shallow-draft models provide access to safe anchorages, marinas and river inlets at a moment's notice. Experience the best of both worlds with ultimate access to shallow-draft cruising grounds and truly outstanding bluewater performance.
The Dufour 390 Grand Large is a 36'8" (11.19m) cruising sailboat designed by Felci Yachts (Italy). She is built since 2018 by Dufour (France). The Shoal draft version features a shorter keel to grant access to shallow areas. The Dufour 390 Grand Large is as well listed, on Boat-Specs.com, in Standard version (see all the versions compared). Find out more about the Dufour 390 Grand Large on ...
Shallow draft means an opportunity to explore places more cumbersome yachts could never approach. All in all, the LPC 500 is the perfect yacht for these contemporary times, getting everything right without wasting an inch. ... Large expanses of glazing and graceful details are traced with strategic lighting for a dramatic evening look. In clean ...
251 XSS. 251 XSS. Draft: 13 inches. This is the industry's first true inshore/offshore fishing boat, and while it has the stability to handle rough waters, it can travel through shallow intertidal areas thanks to the low draft. As a true hybrid, this is a boat that brings luxury and fishing excellence.
Start with this list for the best sailboats that hold value. All summer readers cast votes for their favorites on CW's 40 greatest production monohulls of all time list, now you can see how the fleet stacks up. ... (15,000 pounds), and available in either a deep fin (5' 8") or shallow draft (4' 11") configurations, the C&C Landfall 38 ...
But strength is at least second to draft, but really its first. Trailerable is also a requirement, so beam has to remain within legal limits. One boat that meets ALL of the stated requirements would the early 80's Ranger 26. This is the trailerable boat from Ranger Boats in Kent WA, designed by noted NA Ray Richards.
Having a 42-foot boat that draws 22 inches of water when fully loaded led to some funny incidents and a steep learning curve for new docking techniques. Super shallow draft has some interesting advantages in a cruise boat. We could always find a spot in a crowded anchorage just by going into the shallow spots where no one else could go.
Above: A family walks through shallow water at a sandbar with the MJM Yachts 53z anchored nearby in the background. Specifications: Length Overall: 56′ 3″ Length on Deck: 53′ Beam: 15' Draft Engines Up: 27″ Draft Engines Down: 36.5″ Displacement: 38,669 lbs; Deadrise at Transom: 18.6° Fuel Capacity: 920 gal; Water Capacity: 250 gal
Anglers looking for a full-featured, high-quality, shallow-draft boat for coastal fishing will appreciate the 1820′s self-draining cockpit, wide gunwales, and long list of standard features, as well as enough room for the family to spend a day on the water. ... The sharp forward entry with the wide flare of large Carolina-style game boats and ...
Sep 06, 2021. less than a min. Shallow draft boats are specific vessels with a relatively flat bottom. These boats are used to sail on shallow waters that are calm and allow the boat to stay afloat without capsizing because of large waves. Therefore, you will come across such boats in lakes, inland water bodies, ponds, rivers, lagunas and sea ...
Guests. 4 in 1 cabins. Price. $640,000. Add to Compare. Fraser Unites to Universally Respect the Environment. Find out more about Fraser's green initiatives. A shallow draft enables a yacht to berth in small harbours and marinas that often have shallow waters. Discover the advantages of shallow drafts here.
These vessels provide the perfect balance between portability and performance if you want the flexibility to explore various destinations without the hassle of marina storage fees or dependence on docking facilities. The biggest trailerable sailboats that are cost-effective and good are: MacGregor 26. Catalina 22. Hunter 23.
Not that Hake's boats (the entire Seaward line features lifting keels) are the only large monohulls employing this kind of technology. Other examples include everything from the previously mentioned J/70 to the Chinese-built Fareast 26 and, increasingly, superyachts like the 220ft Hetairos, which carries a lifting bulb keel that serves to ...
Join Date: Jul 2013. Posts: 5. Very Shallow Draft Boats <3 feet. I recently acquired a new house with a slip on one of the rivers leading into the Chesapeake Bay. However, I have a few constraints with the slip. Length at the water line needs to be 25-26 feet or less. Distance between the pilings is 12'9" The major constraint is draft.
The Tiburon LX-21. The LX-21 has a draft that sits at only 5 inches deep. It can cruise through the water almost as quickly as a jet ski, and to see it in action is almost surreal. On top of this, it can retain shallow drafts of 8″ with four adults on top of it. Tiburon has put this boat's console right in the center, and a small bench seat ...
River Skiff - Flat Bottom Aluminum Boats. Xtreme Boats' rugged, shallow-drafting, flat-bottomed river boat — The River Skiff — features an all-welded hull with thick marine-grade aluminum. ... Largest hull footprint = least draft. Most stable hull design. Provides most interior space. Least expensive hull design. No tunnel needed for ...
Three boats come to mind. All are of shallow draft. My own H28 "Bright Star" certainly is a joy to sail and cruise. Then there is the thirty foot Herreshoff Ketch. "Quiet Tune" at thirty feet it carries the H28 rig but is slightly less in beam. If one is seeking a very fast and seaworthy boat, The Herreshoff "Araminta" at thirty three feet is a ...