They are building my boat. new photo

[Piscator]

Just got the first photos of my build, an Ankona Shadowcast 16. They said the hull is about to come out the mold.
Should be ready by middle to end of March.

[Tombo]

Looked into Ankona Shadow cast last year, nice boats but was looking at used.

[Jedi]

Congrats. Are you getting out of kayaking?

[Piscator]

I'll still fish some from kayak. In fact Village Creek is looking good.
This skiff may float in 3" with just me.

[bmtsupra]

Those are great boats. I look forward to seeing the progress pics as you get them.

[MulletMaster08]

That's awesome, I'm excited for ya!

[Tombo]

Which motor? I have seen quite a few skiffs with the Tohatsu four stroke with a pull cord.

[Piscator]

It will have a Tohatsu 20hp with tiller steer and pull start. Grab bar wilth cooler caddy. Passenger seat will be a 35qt Yeti with Estrada Art cushion and wrap. I want low maintenance and no starting battery. I will have a 55# trolling motor with quick release plate. One 12v battery in the bow and they will run power to switches in the back for running lights and bilge pump.

The fun part will be the poling platform and push pole.
Should be ready for pickup by March 12. Looks like me and the wife will be heading east for string break.

[Tombo]

On my skiff, the rear poling platform is in the way. Real pain to reach over the platform to shift gears. Also limits the range of steering. In my case, the platform is coming off.
These problems might be due to the narrow stern width so yours will be different. I would hate to pull start under the poling platform, almost a necessity on my skiff.
Bought my boat used, did not have a trolling motor but was wired for one. It now has a Minn Kota 55# with a remote steering option called Co Pilot. In less than a year, this trolling motor has been in the shop twice, due to the co pilot.

[Piscator]

Tombo, I remember reading about your poling platform on another thread. On the Gladesman the platform did seem to be forward of the engine and low. From the pic below it looks like the engine controls and start cord will be easily accessible. Raising the engine may require reaching over.

I am planning to fish some without taking the trolling motor and maybe no battery for some really shallow fishing. That may require two people. I'll up some way to pole around from the front with a short pole of some kind. I like rigging.

[CFulbright]

Very cool, and congrats. Looks like a very nice fishing platform. You and John should have a good time with it. Let me know when you have an open spot.

[Piscator]

Making a trip to Florida during Spring Break and will pick up my new boat on the way back. Got a new photo today of the crew installing the bulkheads.
The boats sure look rough before finishing.

[TKFStubb]

Lovin it!

[Piscator]

She is about ready for pick up. A few final touches and a bath. Might kayak with the manatees a day or two before I get her and head home.

[MulletMaster08]

Looks good! Where are they located at?

[Piscator]

Ankona Boats located in Fort Pierce, FL. Near Mosquito Lagoon.
On the way I hope paddle in one of those super gin clear rivers that come from limestone springs.
May stay a night or two around Naples (airboat ride in the Everglades) and then over toward Fort Pierce. I will be driving near a lot fine fishing places on this trip.

This will be the passenger seat and it fits in front of the grab bar that has a small padded back rest.

[Jedi]

That is one fine cooler/seat !!!

[acm2117]

Roger I want to come over and check it out soon. An ankona is on my list of possibilities. The shadowcast 18 or the cayenne or SUV17 depending if i want to be refuge legal or not.