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 and 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