The Professional Advantage
Considered the ultimate in versatility for fishing a wide variety of conditions and elements, the Professional™ represents a beautifully blended combination of shallow draft, dry comfortable ride and innovative design. Developed for guides, hardcore enthusiasts, as well as tournament professionals, this skiff has become the choice for no-holds-barred angling performance.
Features & Specifications
Special Specifications
Engine
Steering & Handling
Quality Finish & Construction
Fishing Features
Livewells & Pumps
Cockpit & Storage
Safety & Convenience
Electric
- Weight – 625 lbs.
- Draft – 4.5″ with engine & fuel
- Length – 17′ 8″
- Beam – 73″
- Recommended Power – 60 hp – 70 hp
- 60 hp – 70 hp motor
- Stainless steel prop
- Tachometer
- Water pressure gauge
- 22 gallon aluminum baffled Ceram-Kote gas tank
- Bennett™ trim tabs
- Edson® “Power Wheels” wheel
- Hydraulic steering
- Vinyl ester resin 100%
- Kevlar™ hull
- Vacuum Infused Core Cell™ construction throughout entire structure
- Heavy duty rub rail
- Easy clean non-skid deck
- Carbon fiber stringer system
- Spray rails incorporated in hull
- 9 ft Rod racks with rod tubes for 6 rods
- Stiffy push pole holders
- Anodized poling platform with SeaDek top
- Bilge pump, Rule® automatic 1100 GPH
- Livewell plumbed with 2 pumps (800 GPH)
- Quiet & dry hatches with rubber gaskets
- Moonlite™ hatch springs
- Carpeted sides and rod racks
- Rear deck seat cushions
- Custom aluminum trailer w/spare tire, LED lights, and 12” wide custom walk board
- Running lights/Livorsi LED
- Optima ultra high performance battery
Owner's Experience
"The fish-ability and performance of Hell’s Bay Professional is like no other skiff I’ve been on. Having spent thousands of hours in various boats, I can honestly say the Pro is the best skiff for South Carolina’s technical fishery."
Professional Guide, Jeff Lattig Read Testimonial