VERSA 18 SKIFF

What is the Versa 18?

The Versa 18 was our answer to a gap in the skiff world. What is it exactly ? The Versa 18 is a simple utility fishing skiff designed and built as a lightweight option to the sea of boats available but with some very serious goals. Yes, the Versa is based on the very successful panga style design made so ever popular in the waters of South America (and elsewhere) but with a twist. We wanted to make a boat anyone could afford. The boat had to be powered with small outboards. The boat had to be seaworthy and able to safely carry 2 people without constant worry of stuffing the bow in a boat wake or chop. The boat had to be simple in design. So what did we do?

All of the above

Micro Skiffs' has become a common tag to skiffs and what a micro skiff is has become a little clouded. The Versa 18 is somewhat a micro in that it is low displacement (310 lbs), low freeboard, and runs well with a small outboard (15-20 hp) The skiff had to be light / rugged and safe. Too many boats out there with canoe like profiles are over loaded and low freeboard / bows, get unsuspecting people in trouble quick because they take on water too easily over the sides or bow. The Versa is designed as to help alleviate these issues as best as possible and still be a 'small' skiff. We tow tested a weighted model and learned a lot as we developed the boat and what we ended up with we hope many will agree is a great little utility skiff. The Versa is a narrow boat (bottom is a little wider than the many 3614 jon boats on the market) . The bow of the Versa is what grabs most peoples attention though. We made her panga style and with huge spray chines and volume in the bow. This keeps you dry and helps to minimize water entry if you end up plowing into a wave/ wake and adds a lot of reserve buoyancy in the front to add resistance to her stuffing her bow. We think the results will speak for themselves and think you will as well. We will soon be adding real pictures and videos !

Versa can be powered with a 9.9 or up to 20 Hp max. Carry 3 persons or 355 Lbs, and a total load of 560lbs in a design that will run a chop...float skinny, and pole quite well given the waterline shape- all in a design that wont need a second mortgage to buy !

Versa can be outfitted with a short shatf motor, using a tiller. We will eventually offer a side console steering option as well at our dealers.

VERSA 18 SPECS

LOA - 18'

BEAM 47"

WEIGHT - 320 lbs

MAX HP -20 HP suggested

2-3 persons

uses short shaft outboards

center livewell / storage in bench

Rear bench has storage hatch as well

level floatation as required by U.S.C.G.

Hull only MSRP - $5,400 (4800 intro pricing for a short time)