OVERVIEW
A “no-frills” hard-core sight fishing machine. Focused purely on performance, the Waterman is a top performing skiff reduced to the essence of what it takes to fish at the highest level. A great boat for everything from the bayous of Louisiana to the mangrove creeks of the Everglades National Park, the Waterman is a refined fishing tool. Chris Morejohn calls the Waterman “the ultimate shallow water fishing skiff for cost”.
- 2nd Owner, “Barn Find” (selling for a friend who is no longer able to use the boat due to health issues and advanced age; skiff has been sitting undercover in his back yard for the last 3+ years)
- Hull Number 406
- 18’ length, 73” beam
- Guide Green hull with light beige non-skid
- Light weight, tiller model, no floor with cooler step, drafts about 4”
- EZ Loader Trailer
- Heavy Duty rubrail
- New Maxxis tires
- New starting battery
- Electric Winch
- 22’ Biscayne Rods Push Pole
- Custom cover
ENGINE
- 2014 Tohatsu 50 HP 4 stroke short shaft, mostly likely less than 100 hours
- Fresh water flushed after use
- Full-Service August 26: thermostat, impeller, fuel filter, oil filter, spark plugs, engine oil, gear oil, pump case liner, pump case gasket, guide plate, impeller, etc.
- Compression in each cylinder at or above 200 psi
- 3 blade stainless steel prop (with extra 4 blade prop)
COCKPIT
- Tiller model with “coffin box”. Owner does have the “bridge” that can be installed between the port side- and starboard side compartments
- Comes with a side console that came with the skiff from Hells Bay when manufactured should a new owner wish to convert from the tiller
- Port side compartments are divided: plumbed live well in front, dry storage in back
- Moonlite Marine spring hatch holders all in good working condition
- Starboard side compartment houses the starting battery, battery switch, fuse panel, etc.
- Front compartment houses the fuel tank (22 gallons) and trolling motor battery (will need a new one), deep gutters with great dry storage
- Port- and starboard side rod holders with under gunnel SeaDek with rod storage up to 9’ rods
- Bow toe rails
- Front casting deck
- Poling platform with removeable sissy bar
- Stiffy push pole holders, push pole caddy on poling platform
WHAT’S NEEDED
- The fuel tank will be drained, but recommend that it be professionally cleaned before use
- Suggest all fuel lines from the tank to the motor be replaced
- The non-skid is in “good” condition, but could stand to be redone (especially inside the coffin box where there is some peeling)
- There are minor spider cracks in a few spots (at front bulkhead, inside the cockpit and in the bilge area)
- The under gunnels SeaDek looks fine, but may be degraded
- The hull is in pristine condition, no oyster rash or other damage, shines bright as new. Suggest it be thoroughly cleaned and re-waxed
- Trailer needs some hardware (safety chains are rusty, could use a new jack, etc.)
OTHER DETAILS
- Offered at $36,000
- Boat is in South Florida and can be seen on appointment; transportation for buyer can be arranged
- Please DM with any questions
Thanks for looking!
