Solo Skiff is the one man micro-skiff for the shallow water fisherman.
The Solo Skiff can best be described as a hybrid vessel, borrowing features from different types of shallow-water craft. A split-tailed transom handles a low-horsepower outboard or trolling motor for propulsion. Incorporated into the stern is a flush run-off deck that allows water to self-bail. A raised seat for steering, doubles as a poling stand. Gear and battery for a trolling motor fit inside a storage compartment below the seat. The hatch has a heavy-duty latch and large rubber gasket to keep gear dry. A rod tube in the forward bulkhead handles a 9-foot fly rod.
Solo Skiff
North Ft. Myers, FL
904-294-2621
www.soloskiff.com
Specifications
Length: 15 feet, 5 inches
Beam: 3 feet, 5 inches
Dry weight (with engines): 130 pounds
Max horsepower: 5 hp
Base Price: $2,600
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- The Solo Skiff makes a great poling-platform, just tilt the engine up and it’s no problem tackling the skinny water.
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- Another shot of poling the Solo Skiff, notice the push-pole holders on the starboard side.
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- Incorporated into the hull of the skiff is a rod tube in the forward bulkhead that can handle a up to a 9-foot fly rod.
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- Feel free to leave the Solo Skiff tied up to the dock, the stern is a flush run-off deck that allows water to self-bail.
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- The deck is clean and simple: a cooler for drinks (optional), seat/poling platform, push pole, and rod holder.
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- A view of the front deck layout.
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- At the stern, a unique split tail design and raised transom to mount either a small outboard or trolling motor (shown here with a 2.5 Tohatsu).
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- A single raised seat/poling stand doubles as a storage hatch with a heavy-duty latch and large rubber gasket to keep gear dry. The area is large enough for plenty of gear and a trolling motor battery.
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- The Solo Skiff logo proudly displayed on the side of the hull, while floating in just a few inches of water.
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