18R
There’s no situation that demands more out of a skiff than the high stakes tarpon and permit fly tournaments in the Florida Keys. And there’s one boat that has dominated the recent standings in all of them, the 18R. That’s because it was conceived with input from the world’s most successful tournament guides and anglers to do that very thing. Using a 100% carbon specialized lamination schedule that is specifically formulated to absorb the forces of higher engine loads, this boat is built to withstand the abuse of running at wide-open throttle in the harshest conditions from one zip code to the next, day after day. Whether tournament fishing or not, the faster you can comfortably cover ground translates to more spots fished and more time fishing them. But speed alone doesn’t make a good tournament boat. It needs to pole with precision and with complete stealth. At only 650lbs unrigged and with Chittum’s unique sound deadening system standard, the 18R tracks, spins and holds position with ease and does it silently with the smallest of pressure waves, giving you more high percentage, close range shots at unbothered fish. When you want to compete at the highest level, you need the best tools for the job.There’s no better tool than the 18 R; the results prove it.
The tournament-go fast edition. Specifically built for more horse power and speed
12 degree hull
Beam: 6’8”
Draft: 8”
Speed: 55-62 MPH
Weight: 650lbs (unrigged 100% Carbon Fiber)
Max HP: 115hp
8” Pad
Engine options: Yamaha 115 SHO, Mercury PRO XS 115
Material/Lamination options: 100% Carbon Fiber
Fuel tank: 32 and 38 Gallon
Color options: Matterhorn white, Whisper Gray, Lagoon Blue, Courtesan Blue, Tortuga Green, Abalone Green, Medium Gray, or choose your own custom colors
All Chittum Skiffs are water tested and checked by all departments before delivery.
SPECS AND HIGHLIGHTS
*Specs and performance may vary
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Standard motor is the Mercury PRO XS 115 4-stroke with stainless steel prop, premium shifter.
Custom stainless steel and aluminum trailer with walk boards. Three aluminum mag wheels and Ranier radial trailer tires, and LED lights.
Gelcoat finish with a choice of six standard colors.
Oversized hatch gutters with rubber gaskets and exclusive latch gutter.
UFLEX hydraulic steering with high-speed 2.5 lock-to-lock/flush mounted pump under console.
Stainless steel 13” Edson steering wheel with ball bearing suicide knob, black or silver.
Two large dry storage boxes outboard on each side aft with easy access lockable hatches accessible from boat or trailer.
Large dry-storage under forward deck.
Anchor/dry storage/trash compartment center aft.
All hatches fitted with Gemlux 316 stainless steel flush-mounted positive tension latches, Gemlux 316 stainless steel hinges, and stainless steel gas shocks.
High-capacity carbon fiber rod racks under gunnels with large diameter flush fly rod tubes running fore and aft. Cockpit sides and rod racks made of carbon fiber and covered in Marine Mat.
32-gallon fully baffled aluminum marine fuel tank.
Poling platform anodized aluminum with SeaDek pad.
LED lights in all compartment lockers/hatches/console/bait wells/under gunnels.
LED Navigation lights: Billet Stainless Steel shark eye lights by Livorski. LED stern light.
V Marine push-pole holders.
Engine manufactured fuel filter.
Console rocker switches in custom carbon fiber CNC cut bezel.
12-volt Optima battery with on/off switch in console.
1500 GPH rule bilge pump, with ultra automatic switch.
Lectrotab 316 stainless steel 12”x 12” trim tabs.
Heavy duty rub rail.
Gemlux stainless bow and stern eyes.
Seat Cushion Set aft, Console seat and backrest.
All wiring is of the highest quality/tinned with heat shrink connectors.
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