Looking at one of these at the moment as an economical offshore bottomfishing platform. My panga is a little long in the tooth and not worth dumping time and money into for floor and transom. Anyone have a Simmons that would like to share their experiences/opinions?
My father in law has an 18’ sea skiff. It’s a great little river boat and can navigate the harbor when it’s calm. I wouldn’t feel good in it offshore but the bigger models are much more substantial.
So here’s the boat. Brought her home last week. It’s a Nelson Silva boat made in 1994 with a fiberglass running surface wrapped in wood. Going to tear her down and rebuild with a new 30 gallon in-floor tank and all the bells and whistles. Goal is to have her done by summer.
I think i saw that boat on craigslist or FB marketplace. You’re gonna have a good time on that thing.