Boat Preview: The All New Hell’s Bay Boatworks “Estero”

October 20th, 2016

DSC 0174 Boat Preview: The All New Hells Bay Boatworks Estero

The all new “Estero” from Hell’s Bay Boatworks. Photos by Kelly Groce

The first Hell’s Bay boat designed around inshore and near-shore fishing, the Estero™, combines the classic features of a Hell’s Bay skiff with the capability to handle the big waters of the coast. Designed for performance and fishability, this Bay Boat offers a smooth dry ride, a silent hull, plenty of storage, and all the elements the Hell’s Bay skiffs feature. At a full 24 feet, 10 inches in length with a 8′ 6″ beam this boat can handle up to a 400 hp engine. While stable and fast, the Estero™ only draws 13″-15″ inches of water on the flats. After two years of development, Hell’s Bay Boatworks has produced a top of the line Bay Boat that any hardcore fishermen or weekend angler would love.

Standard Specifications

  • DSC 0172 Boat Preview: The All New Hells Bay Boatworks EsteroWeight – 3100 lbs.
  • Draft – 13″ with engine & fuel
  • Length – 24′ 10″
  • Beam – 8′ 6″”
  • Recommended Power – 300hp Standard (400 hp Max) – Single Engine

Engine

    • Stainless steel prop
    • 80 gallon aluminum baffled gas tank
    • 200 hp – 400 hp motor (Single)
    • Jackplate

dsc_0179Steering & Handling

    • Hydraulic steering

Quality Finish & Construction

    • Vinyl ester resin 100%
    • Vacuum-bagged Core Cell™ construction throughout entire structure
    • Heavy duty rub rail
    • Spray rails incorporated in hull

dsc_0181Fishing Features

    • Lean post w/ tackle station – 105 Yeti cooler on slide – 4 rod holders – 2 cup holders
    • 4 In-gunnel rod holders
    • Silent hull design

Livewells & Pumps

    • 130 gallon in-floor fishbox w/ macerator pump

dsc_0171Cockpit & Storage

    • Quiet & dry hatches with rubber gaskets
    • Gas Shocks
    • Conventional & fly rod storage in front hatches
    • Anchor locker – front deck

Saftey & Convenience

    • Cockpit lights
    • dsc_0178Custom aluminum dual axle trailer w/brakes, spare tire, LED lights
    • Rear seat cusions w/ integrated backrest
    • Locker lights
    • (6) Flush mount cleats

Electric

  • Running lights/Livorsi LED
  • Optima ultra high performance battery
  • Battery management system
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