About the FishSkiff™ 16 Inflatable Fishing Boat
Sea Eagle's best-selling inflatable fishing boat - the FishSkiff16™ is now better than ever! First, it's made LIGHTER, STRONGER, and EVEN MORE PACKABLE! Now with a patented 6" deep, high-pressure, rigid, external, inflatable keel! (U.S. Patent- #8,286,573 2)
Due to the latest technological advancement in double-layer, high-pressure, all-drop-stitch, fusion technology, the current generation FishSkiff16™ with a rigid external inflatable keel weighs only 95 lbs. It's also incredibly stronger due to the fusion welding process, provides an extra independent safety air chamber, and is much easier to fold and pack up. The future is definitely here - order yours today!
The NEW EXTERNAL INFLATABLE KEEL with protective keel guard increases performance and handling, provides a smoother softer cushioned ride, provides more bow lift and buoyancy, further reduces friction and draft, performs better in rough conditions and following seas, provides added protection and rigidity, an additional independent safety air chamber, and increases the FSK16's self-bailing properties.
The REVOLUTIONARY "Roll Up & Stow - Unroll & Go" 1, 2, or 3-person inflatable FishSkiff16™ simply rolls up and stows. Fits in a car trunk ready to go! Comprised of entirely high-pressure fusion drop-stitch technology like that of inflatable stand-up paddleboards on steroids. The FSK16 gives you all the benefits of a rigid hull minus excessive burdens and added costs. No trailer, no ramps, no expensive fuel cost, no maintenance, no storage fees!
About the Fishing Skiff Series
PATENTED - Sea Eagle FishSkiff™ provides you with a NEW and REVOLUTIONARY APPROACH TO FISHING! Increase your catch and target those extremely hard-to-reach trophy fish without the hassles and added costs associated with rigid hulls. A superior inflatable craft that requires no trailer and can be fished everywhere from skinny to deep water and everything in between.
Completely inflatable, portable, storable, and transportable. The FishSkiff™ can be stowed in the back of most cars and in relatively small spaces because it has no frame. It doesn't require a trailer so you can carry it to the most remote hard-to-reach locations where the fish hide most!
The hull design truly maximizes speed, handling, performance, stability, fuel efficiency, and most importantly safety. It's nearly unsinkable and completely self-bailing with four separate independent large air-filled chambers. The FishSkiff™ will support an incredible amount of weight yet draft as little as six inches of water. ROLL UP & STOW - UNROLL & GO!
Deflated Hull Size
When deflated and packed well, this hull will fit in:
- SUV
- Truck/Large SUV
Standard Features
- Now with a patented 6" deep, external, inflatable keel
- NMMA & CE Certified
- Made from double-layered, tough as crocodile hide hull material for added strength and durability
- Strength of a rigid hull plus added benefits of an inflatable
- All drop-stitch construction for incredible rigidity & high air pressure capacity (up to 15 psi)
- Nearly unsinkable with (3) separate, independent air chambers for added safety
- Completely self-bailing
- Rolls up and stows in most any car trunk
- Can take up to a 10 hp outboard
- Travels up to 21.5 mph w/ 10 hp motor
- Incredibly fuel-efficient, minimal draft, near-zero drag, planing hull design
- Can be easily fished by one, two, or three fishermen
- (5) Conveniently located grab handles
- (2) Built-in 40" Fish Rulers
- Option to use gas or electric motors or both
- Full non-slip EVA foam deck padding
- Rubbing Strake
- Universal Scotty Pads at bow and stern for use with a vast array of Scotty Accessories
- Canopy brackets for optional sun/rain canopy
- Removable transom
Trolling Motor Mount Attachment System
For quickly and easily attaching a bow mounted trolling motor. A great way to stealthy maneuver your FishSkiff™ into place. Giving you the best possible opportunity to score that once in a lifetime trophy fish!
Two Built-In 40" FishRulers
Two conveniently located built-in 40" FishRulers to assure your catch is legal and to log the true size of those trophy fish
Removable Transom
Removing the transom makes the FishSkiff™ lighter and easier to check as luggage and pack down smaller. Attach the transom and you're ready for up to a 10 hp outboard.
Low Profile Gunwales
Completely unsinkable by design. The low profile gunwales provide you with unprecedented access to the water. Facilitating fish landings, making catch and release quick, easy, and less stressful on the fish - not to mention yourself, and re-entry when snorkeling or SCUBA diving a piece of cake.
4 Separate Independent Safety Air Chambers
4 Separate Independent Safety Air Chambers for added safety: Starboard Side, Floor, Portside, and Keel. Providing an added level of security and peace of mind. Each chamber is made of double-layered, 1000 denier, reinforced, tough as crocodile hide hull material.
Top, Front & Side Views
Specifications
| Person Capacity | 3 |
|---|---|
| Hull Weight | 84 lbs. (95 lbs. with transom) |
| Length | 16 ft. |
| Width | 4 ft. 6 in. |
| Interior | 12' x 3' |
| Load Capacity | 1 to 3 Person or 1765 lbs. |
| Deflated | Approx. 60" x 24" x 12" |
| Chambers | 4 (Port, Starboard, Floor, Keel) |
| Tube Diameter | 6" Drop Stitch |
| Air Valves | 4 Recessed One Way |
| Inflation time | 17 min. w/ BTP Two Stage Electric Turbo Pump |
| Seam | Quadruple Overlapping Superior Glued Seams |
| Material | 1000 Denier Reinforced Fusion Welded Drop Stitch |
| Engine Capacity | 10 hp (100 lbs. max weight, 15" Short-shaft, Gas Engine) |
| Floor | Double Layer 1000 Denier Reinforced |
| Speed Estimates | Up to 21.5 mph w/ 1 person, 12-18 mph w/ 2-3 person |
| Inflation Pressure | 15 psi |