The Stu Apte Signature Series

AEON Marine 23 Decal

"Legendary Design for the Shallow Water Enthusiast "

 

Having fished shallow waters for over 60 years, with more than 40 world records to his name, IGFA Hall of Fame legend Stu Apte brings his world of experience to play when personally developing in his own words "the most angler friendly Skiff"


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Specifications

  • LOA - 18'
  • Beam - 82"*
  • Draft - 6"**
  • Fuel - 23 Gal.
  • Livewell - 23 Gal
  • Gross Weight - 675 lbs
  • Power - 60 - 115 hp

* measured w/ 90hp engine, fuel & 2 anglers

Configurations available: Center Console


Standard Features

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Design

  • Color design – Custom Color of Choice
  • Custom design non skid on Deck and Cockpit

Mechanical/Plumbing

  • Livorsi LED Navigation Lights
  • Stern Light
  • Hydraulic Tilt Steering
  • Fuel Gauge, Water Pressure, and Tachometer
  • Starting Battery
  • 1 Automatic Bilge Pump
  • Lenco Trim Tabs w/ Switch
  • Atlas 4” Setback Jackplate

Hardware

  • 1 Bow Eye
  • 2 Stern Eyes
  • Rigid Heavy Duty Black Rubrail with polished SS Insert
  • 1 SS Flip Up Bow Cleat
  • 2 SS Flip Up Aft Cleats 
  • SS Edson Comfort Grip Steering Wheel W/ Knob
  • 2 Moonlighter Push Pole Holders – Mid Ship & Aft
  • 1 Accon recessed Push Pole Holder - Bow
  • SS Thruhulls
  • Low Profile Deck Drain

Storage / Maintenance Access

  • Lift Up Gunnels for Easy Access to Fishing Rods
  • Rod Rack w/ Sea Dek Reel Protectors and Fly Rod Tubes for 8 Rods up to 10’
  • Forward Console Seat with 22 Gal Insulated Livewell
  • Large Aft all purpose Compartment with Drain
  • All Dry w/ Gutters on all Hatches w/ Rubber Gaskets
  • Bilge Access

 

Console

  • Custom Design w/ LED Light
  • Custom Backlit Engraved Switch Panel
  • Access Panel to Electrical System and Batteries
  • Wrap Around Grab Handle
  • 3 Place Rod Holders on each side

Comfort

  • Spray Rails
  • Fly Line Toe Rails
  • Aft Full length Cushion Seat w/ Embossed BT Logo
  • Console Forward Seat Cushion w/ Backrest
  • Sea Dek Cushion Helm Pad

Poling Platform

  • Custom Anodized Frame w/ 2 Rod Holders
  • LED Light on Underside of Poling Platform
  • Platform w/ Sea Dek Platform Pad
  • Removable Poling Stand Up / Lean Bar

Fuel System

  • 23 Gallon Aluminum Fuel Tank – accessible / removable
  • Fuel Water Separator
  • Fire Resistant Fuel Hose