Lost for a generation, the original big water poling skiff is back. Proudly built by craftsmen in Florida, one skiff at a time. The way it was always meant to be…
The 17 Bahia
Specifications:
Hull weight: 580 pounds
Draft: 6.5”- 9” fully rigged
Length: 16’ 11”
Capacity: 4
Beam: 76”
Power: 70-115 hp
Layout & Design
The new SilverKing Bahia 17 combines classic lines, a clean, modern deck layout, cutting-edge construction methods, and the most advanced running surface in a skiff today. A 5-degree bottom, paired with a full running pad and two lifting strakes, provides lift and ensures straight tracking, while a round lower chine combined with a hard upper chine delivers an incredibly smooth yet dry ride. An extra-large front deck offers plenty of room for an oversized casting platform or trolling motor, while still leaving space for storage and a fuel cell, which is tucked away just aft of the large forward storage locker. Keeping the fuel tank high, dry, and accessible reduces crevice corrosion and ensures the longest possible lifespan for an aluminum tank. The cockpit features a floor storage locker, ideal for ropes, an anchor, cast nets, or flip-flops, while the aft deck includes two dry storage lockers on either side of a 25 gallon live well.
STANDARD FEATURES:
Vacuum-Infused construction100% Vinyl ester resin
25 gallon aluminum fuel tank
Oversized and sealed hatch gutters
6 undergunwale rod tubes
Anodized aluminum poling platform with SeaDek top
Rear deck seat cushions
25 Gal Livewell w/ 800 GPH pump
2 Rule® automatic 1100 GPH bilge pumps
Hydraulic steering
Large console access door
Stiffy push pole holders
Livorsi LED navigation lights
Stainless prop
Lenco ™ trim tabs
Custom anodized aluminum and stainless steel trailer
