Gulf Coast Mariner Magazine

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

• Weight – 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

Steering & 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

Fishing 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

Cockpit & Storage

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

Saftey & Convenience

• Cockpit lights
• Custom 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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