Onefish and I are having a new East Cape Vantage HP built. There are already a few owners in the area and this will be our 2nd boat from them. If you’re in the market for a great skinny water skiff, then you owe yourself to check this company out. They make a great product and their customer service has been way beyond anything we could have ever expected. Here are some pics. Cap should be going on soon!
Very nice! Looks like it will be perfect for Lowcountry inshore fishing.
If you’re lucky enough to be fishing, you’re lucky enough.
That’s a nice looking skiff. I saw one leaving Limehouse last week. Please let us know how you are tricking it out… Powerpole? Trolling motor? Ect.
Good timing on your build, I have a similar skiff going in the mold tomorrow. It’s a Bossman TailSpotter. Bossman has only been building boats for a couple years, but they have an excellent reputation in Florida. I have some relatives that live in New Smryna and speak very highly of Bossman Boats.
It will be interesting to see how these builds compare. I will start a topic when I get my first photos. Hopefully, that will be Thursday. They are preparing the mold today.
What is the vacuum bag for? I’ve heard about that process, but don’t know how it is used. Mine is hand laid, not sure if they would still use a bag. As I understand it, they wax the mold, paint the Gel coat on the wax, then hand lay the fiberglass on the gel coat, after it’s cured… Pop it out of the mold. I’m sure there’s a lot more to it… Would they still need to use a vacuum bag or is your build a different process. If so, I wonder which process is better?
Good luck with your build. I’m sure it will turn out nice. East Cape Skiffs appears to make some nice skiffs… As does Bossman Boats.
Joe
03 240 Cobalt
09 Scout 191 Bay
The vacuum bag process helps get the right ratio of fiberglass to resin. The gel coat is sprayed onto the mold first, like your new boat, but instead of hand laying the glass and resin they use the vacuum process. If done right, it can have considerable weight savings and have as strong if not stronger final product. Hand laying glass is still a good method and lots of great manufacturers still use this process. Don’t know much about your builder but looking forward to your posts. I love checking out how these things are put together.
Here’s a little promo vid from the East Cape website. Check out the first vid on the link.
http://eastcapeskiffs.com/skiffs/vhp/vhp-videos/
Here’s some specs on my boat…
Length 19’
Draft 10"
Guide green hull with two tone deck and black out package
Etec 150HO
Garmin 740s
Minn Kota ipilot
Power pole blade
Console speakers with iPhone wifi connection
V Marine push pole holders
Lavorsi nav lights
Cap is on and engine has arrived! Pics coming soon but can’t figure out how to resize them on my phone.
Your going to love that etec ho on there, perfect power for that boat, mid 60’s?
11 Bowtech Destroyer
Remington 700 30-06
Probably low to mid 60s with a Raker prop but tough to say since I haven’t spoken to anyone with this exact setup.
I really like that color. Mine is going to be Flag blue with a ice blue top… To late to re-think that, they are working on the mold now and i would not want to do anything to delay build. I already have Ants in my pants and can’t wait for them to start!
Have you thought about a trim tab gauge for your console? Not to expensive and very easy for them to add now. I had that on my last boat… Very handy to be able to look down and see what position they are in.
Also may want to think about adding some grab rails on console. What about rod holders welded to the poling platform? I have 4 of them going on mine plus pole holder. They can be added later, but will cost the same and not look nearly as good as the ones welded on.
Thanks for posting the pictures. You probably are having a tough time thinking about anything else right now. Time seems to tick by very slowly when you are waiting to get your skiff built! Hopefully, yours well be finished quickly.
Joe
03 240 Cobalt
09 Scout 191 Bay
No trim gauge. Grab rails are going on each side of the console. We’ll have 2 rod holders welded to the the platform, 2 on the forward bulkhead, and 3 on each side of the console. Tibor push pole holder is going on the platform as well. Just got word that the cushions and power pole are going to be delayed but hopefully it won’t delay the overall build process by much. Got a vacation coming at the end of June so hopefully it’ll be done by then!
That sounds like a nice set-up. I have 4 rod holders going on my platform. All on the back legs. No rod holders on the console. Mine is a offset console. I will have a yeti cooler set in front and a built-in tackle box mounted with separate drawer for remotes in the side with a grap rail above it. Hope you get your stuff in time. Mine is going in the mold today. Yea!! I am getting my cushions done locally along with custom cover.
Joe
03 240 Cobalt
09 Scout 191 Bay
they build a heck of a boat. I wish I had one! Congrats on the purchase
Motor, console, and power pole are on! Getting close!
They’re moving fast
Looks great. Love that 2 tone deck. What is this?
http://old.charlestonfishing.com/forum/uploaded/YnR/201366231936_IMG_1122%20copy.JPG
03 240 Cobalt
09 Scout 191 Bay
Figured it out… push pole holder. Have not seen that type before.
03 240 Cobalt
09 Scout 191 Bay
What prop is that and what pitch?
I plan on living forever, so far so good
Egret 167, Etec 130
Wooden Driftboat
Jon Boat & 2 Canoes
Its a Bravo XS1 23
Push pole holder made by V Marine.