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Something interesting from Spear Boatworks
Posted on 9/2/16 at 8:38 am
Posted on 9/2/16 at 8:38 am
Harry Spear is an important figure in the shallow water skiff building as well as one of the most respected guides in Florida's history. I won't bore anyone with a history lesson so on to the boat...
He builds a boat called a Glades X that's 17'6" with a 62" beam at the transom, 70 inches at it's widest. Rated for 30hp.
He is now building a chopped down version of this hull. Rolled gunnels, no top cap, and shortened decks for more cockpit space. Rumor has it this new hull is priced under $8k.
He builds a boat called a Glades X that's 17'6" with a 62" beam at the transom, 70 inches at it's widest. Rated for 30hp.
He is now building a chopped down version of this hull. Rolled gunnels, no top cap, and shortened decks for more cockpit space. Rumor has it this new hull is priced under $8k.
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Posted on 9/2/16 at 8:40 am to Barf
What hp is the smaller one rated for?
Posted on 9/2/16 at 8:42 am to Barf
That is sick. I love the minimalistic boats with a bench, open floor and a deck
Posted on 9/2/16 at 8:43 am to Polar Pop
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That is sick. I love the minimalistic boats with a bench, open floor and a deck
Taking delivery of a new Gheenoe classic in 2 weeks with that same layout.
Posted on 9/2/16 at 8:44 am to reds on reds on reds
You putting an outboard on it?Posted on 9/2/16 at 8:45 am to reds on reds on reds
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Gheenoe classic
Very cool little boats. I wish I saw more of them. Might be the ultimate budget cast and blast machine.
Posted on 9/2/16 at 8:55 am to Barf
If I buy a skiff in the future, it will be from Harry Spear. Not only is he a legend and great boat builder, he is simply a great man that has his priorities in check.
Posted on 9/2/16 at 8:58 am to Barf
Just get a kayak.
Posted on 9/2/16 at 9:00 am to Polar Pop
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You putting an outboard on it?
Yep. A 1994 15hp Johnson 2 smoke I found in my grandmas garage
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Very cool little boats. I wish I saw more of them. Might be the ultimate budget cast and blast machine.
Yeah I'm excited for it. Should be able to fish all my kayak spots without having to paddle
Posted on 9/2/16 at 9:10 am to AlxTgr
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Just get a kayak.
Yeah you're right. A kayak can do everything a poling skiff can do... don't be stupid
Posted on 9/2/16 at 9:17 am to Barf
I was kidding 
Posted on 9/2/16 at 9:38 am to Barf
$8k for just the hull on the shortened version?
Posted on 9/2/16 at 10:09 am to burgeman
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$8k for just the hull on the shortened version?
That's what I am being told. The hull is not shorter, the decks are shorter. Without a top cap and structural support of the decks the lay up changes. Less does not necessarily mean cheaper.
Posted on 9/2/16 at 10:56 am to Barf
I'm gonna wait a few years and build a Cayo. Curious to see the 18' they're building at the moment.
Posted on 9/2/16 at 11:00 am to Barf
I have been looking at saltmarsh and ankona native SUV 14. This spear one is interesting as well. Did your buddy ever sell his ankona?
Posted on 9/2/16 at 11:04 am to burgeman
Really digging those SaltMarsh Herons
Posted on 9/2/16 at 11:08 am to PapaPogey
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I'm gonna wait a few years and build a Cayo
A friend of mine is having a Cayo 173 built. It's a damn nice boat. I've had a bunch of hells bay skiffs and I shite you not, the attention to detail on the Cayo is every bit as good as HB. It doesn't come cheap either.
Get in now if you want a boat before the end of 2017
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Curious to see the 18' they're building at the momen
It's a beamy boat at 77 inches. Good beach side tarpon skiff. Nice balance between taking the family out to the sand bar and being able to pole. Should be fast.
Posted on 9/2/16 at 11:17 am to burgeman
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Did your buddy ever sell his ankona?
Yeah. He practically gave that thing away too. Said he didn't want to fool around with listing it so he took the first offer someone gave him.
Posted on 9/2/16 at 11:48 am to Barf
Damn that was a great price
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