Captain Ian Devlin’s “The Search For My Next Skiff”

Editor’s Note: Captain Ian Devlin has spent thousands of hours operating skiffs while actively researching the latest the skiff industry has to offer.  His Facebook albums are chock full of information and insight.  We’ve asked him to carry that knowledge over to a “favorites” version for Skiff Life. Check back often to see the latest skiffs Capt. Ian discovers in his quest for his “Next Skiff”.

About Captain Ian Devlin: Captain Ian is widely regarded as one of the finest light tackle guides in Long Island Sound. If you are visiting East Norwalk, Connecticut or the surrounding area, you can reach him via the web here or call: (203) 451-9400

Specs:

Summary: Remote access wade fishing/skiff fishing, photography and nature/birding guided trips. Looking for a micro skiff that I can row and pole, super light weight, ultra low draft, zero hull slap design, dry ride, capable of taking three people, ultra fuel efficient, able to launch where there are no boat ramps.

• All would be in tiller configuration including the New Water Stilt
• No more than 30HP.
• Boat must weigh less than 300lbs.
• I definitely will buy used if in good shape. $17K is my limit.

Skiffs are in Random order:

• Builder Website: http://www.hellsbayboatworks.com/
• Builder Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/hellsbayboats
• Builder YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/user/hellsbayboatworks?feature=plcp
• Builder Vimeo: http://vimeo.com/hellsbayboatworks

Builder Details

• Builder Website: http://www.eastcapeskiffs.com/
• Builder Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/eastcape
• Builder YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/user/EastCapeCanoes
• Builder Vimeo: http://vimeo.com/channels/eastcape

Builder Details

• Builder Website: https://www.facebook.com/spear.boatworks
• Builder Videos: https://www.facebook.com/spear.boatworks/media_set?set=vb.100003142262833&type=2

Builder Details

• Builder Website: http://www.hellsbayboatworks.com/
• Builder Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/hellsbayboats
• Builder YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/user/hellsbayboatworks?feature=plcp
• Builder Vimeo: http://vimeo.com/hellsbayboatworks

Builder Details

• Builder Website: http://www.dolphinboats.com/
• Builder Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/pages/Dolphin-Boats/147523521939607

• Builder Website: http://toweemarine.com/
• Builder Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/ToweeSkiffs

Builder Details

• Builder Website: http://www.gheenoe.net/
• Builder Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/custom.gheenoe
• Builder YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=xqcEkibszt0

Builder Details

 

• Builder Website: http://www.newwaterboatworks.com/
• Builder YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCSplt3X4OU70qDocJ3oxCug

Builder Details

• Builder Website: http://cayoboatworks.com/
• Builder Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/CayoSupBoatworks

• Builder Website: http://bateau.com/
• Builder Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/BateauBoats