My redfish chaser

[kevin nicholls]

I picked up a 15' Alweld with a25hp Yamaha 2 stroke to make a skiff out of to chase reds in very shallow water.

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I decked it with plywood and built some storage hatches. I didn't box them in, I wanted them to just be open under neath.

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[panhandlehunter]

Nice little rig. I had one like that and used to fish everywhere. I’m looking for a used Chiquita for a back water fish chaser.

[kevin nicholls]

I painted all the plywood with 3 coats of oil based paint. I built the frame and supports out of 2x2's. I moved the fuel tank to the front. I also moved the trolling motor and battery to the front to get the weight forward. I built the stand up grab rail and made a tiller extension.

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I think it turned out pretty good. It runs in about a foot and floats in about 5 inches. I really like all the front deck space and storage. It runs about 25mph with my grandson and I in it.

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One more

[kevin nicholls]

Thanks Phillip.

[Gladesgator]

Nice looking rig. Add a front casting platform and an aft poling platform and your all set for reds. And, will be able to see a lot more of them before they spook.

[Mexico]

Turned out great!