wanted to show yall a bout youve never seen.

[macojoe]

Nice, Looks like a amesbury skiff in this area, CB had one for a while.

[spareparts]

they used to build "High Tide" boats around here, very similar boat to the type you posted. they closed up shop a few years ago. The hottest boat of that type around here is the Bentz Craft, there weren't many built, and they bring a premium among locals

[phatdaddy]

looks a lot like a Stumpknocker, built down south.

stink, i thought you were going to have a pic of a Stauter

[randlemanboater]

I love skiffs like that...wonder why the folks who make em cant ever stay in business?

[fishingwithblue]

Originally Posted by phatdaddy

looks a lot like a Stumpknocker, built down south.

stink, i thought you were going to have a pic of a Stauter

I agree, I had a stumpknocker for 5 years and caught many fish with it. I ran 30mph plus with a yamaha 25 on it. Ran in very skinny water.

[RidgeRunner]

Early Stumpknockers were flat bottom. They do make some with a little V that remind me of an Old Timer. Mom has the flatbottom 17' Stumpknocker that gets around nice with a 60 4-stroke. Fairly shallow runner but the NV goes places that mud motors and airboats need only apply. As evidenced by the lack of gelcoat on the bottom... Started out as a baby in the 12' SeaKing with 4.5 Merc. It wouldn't plane but the fish didn't care..

[Stinky_Hooker]

Phatty, Stauters are still built and plenty of them around. Ive got several friends that own them, Im just not a wood boat fan. My dad and I had a little 14 growing up for a very short period..great boats.



I couldnt type much as I started this thread on my phone in the woods. But what I wanted to say is these bring a premium here for sure..he could get 4500-5K all day long in this condition.

I actually found it in rough shape, a different buddy bought it, restore it and put this low hours 60 on it. Its rated for a 70 but runs nicely with the 60...bout 32-34mps gps loaded with 2 people. He sold it to this friend of mine thats like my brother a couple years back.


Now for the good part, he rarely uses it and has considered selling it but I THINK I have him talked out of it. He had to move it because him and his wife split and sold their house. I have a few things to do to my 18 and Im thinking about selling it this spring because I just dont use it that much and would use something this size ALOT, especially fishing after work by myself. Im hoping it stays around and I can work out a deal with him when I sell mine even if its joint ownership or something. She will then go under the shed my 18 is under. (Crossing fingers)

[spareparts]

heres a 14 Bentz craft with a 70 http://charleston.craigslist.org/boa/3494792696.html for $3000 no pics though

[reelapeelin]

Originally Posted by spareparts

they used to build "High Tide" boats around here, very similar boat to the type you posted. they closed up shop a few years ago. The hottest boat of that type around here is the Bentz Craft, there weren't many built, and they bring a premium among locals

I remember the High Tide...one of those or the one like stink pictured would be great inshore fishers!!..fuel economy out the wazoo!...

[chumbucket]

Originally Posted by macojoe

Nice, Looks like a amesbury skiff in this area, CB had one for a while.

Actually it's quite different from an Amesbury Skiff. The AS is only rated for a max of 25hp and has a flat bottom.