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X16 Fishing Ski

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X18 rear deck
X18 Mornington rigged
X18 Scanport
X18 Paddle Park & Scuff pad
X18 Rod Rack & Battery Storage
X18 footwell & recessed rail
X18 Recessed Rudder
X18 Gen 2  Fishing ski Side
X18 portside
X18 branding
Front paddle park
Largest fish hatch on the market!
Side opening fish hatch
Xplora surf rudder
Rudder access port
Rear storage hatch
Deck overview
Scanport transducer recess

The X16 is the little brother of our first fishing ski model, the X18, with some key differences.  The X16 is designed to suit the needs of padders wanting a smaller craft. It is a great option for those with less storage space at home, those with a small vehicle to get you to the beach, or smaller paddlers that need less volume in their ski. The reduction in size and weight makes this ski easier to handle on and off your vehicle, while the increased rocker profile front to back makes it even more manouverable in the surf zone. We've kept all the good stuff from the X18 - the low seat for stability, maximised fish hatch as well as all the standard features of the bigger ski. 

Why buy the X16 over other offerings on the market?

  • We don't bond our boat components with pouring foam so they don't absorb water, gain weight and fail in critical areas over time. Our boats are built to last more than their warranty period with structrual components glassed in place by hand.

  • Open fish hatch for more space (for 1 piece paddles, nets, or kayak carts) as well as easier fitout and rigging to suit your needs.

  • Recessed rudder and flush fitted components on underside of the ski to help prevent line tangles.

  • We were the first composite fishing ski manufacturer to offer a dedicated option for side scan transducers.

  • Only fishing ski to offer a magnetic tackle tray for hooks and livebait gear.

  • No drag from livewell when not in use with recessed inlet & outlets.

  • Easy adjust pedal system that can be tweaked on the water.

  • Larger diameter rod holders that do not require the butts of your favourite offshore rods to be shaved down.

  • Twist hatch rudder housing gives easy access to the rudder system on the water without the need for a screwdriver.

  • Fully recessed pedal rails to allow more space for shoes/dive boots & dry pants when fishing in cooler climates during winter. 

  • Custom options available to give you the end product you want - our elite ski comes in any colour you like!

  • The X16 is Australian designed and Australian made, and our middle and top end constructions are up to $1000 cheaper than the equivalent from imported competitiors - thats a lot of fishing gear!

Pricing & Inclusions

Available in the following layup schedules:

  • Surf - fiberglass with basalt/innegra reinforcements. $3,895

  • Ultra VIRT- hybrid fiberglass & kevlar. $4,595

  • Elite VIRT - full carbon/kevlar. $5,595

Spec​

Length: 488 cm  (16ft)
Width: 60.5 cm (24 inches)
Paddler Capacity: 90 Kg
Usable Payload: 180 Kg
*Average hull weights with standard inclusions listed below
Surf: +/- 27kg 
Ultra VIRT: +/- 25.5kg
Elite VIRT: 21kg

Standard Inclusions

  • Standard colour layout (block or two-tone)

  • Large fish hatch with room for 7.5ft rods and 1 piece paddles

  • Front deck paddle park with scuff pad

  • Easily adjustable foot pedals with rudder controls

  • Self draining footwells with Udek EVA padding

  • Central day hatch 
  • Front breather drainage bung 
  • ABS Thermoform fish hatch lid with lever lock strap & quick release cord
  • 4 flushmount rod holders (2 x trolling & 2 x storage) with 40mm openings for larger butt rods
  • Twist rear hatch
  • Dyneema rudder lines
  • Magnetised tackle tray
  • Front & rear  recessed carry handles
  • Central recessed loading handles
  • Carbon rod rack
  • Recessed Xplora surf rudder
  • Recessed transducer scanport with foam mounting block

Options:

  • Day hatch removed for XL fish hatch (standard on elite VIRT models)
  • Hinged rear hatch $20
  • Stainless rudder lines (no charge)
  • Extra internal buoyancy foam (no charge)
  • Fish hatch battery storage cord $5
  • Footwell mounted RAM bases $70
  • Installation of your transducer in scanport prior to delivery $80
  • Extra lock lever hatch straps & toe strap plates $25
  • Tool storage caddy in fish hatch $59
  • Central livewell with recessed Alen hardware (instead of a day hatch) $250
  • Seadog Sail kit $500
  • Custom colour options also available, see here for more information.
Package Deal:
  • $100 discount on any new Braca Hurricane, Braca IV Surf , or Braca XI Van Dusen Surf  paddle when purchased with an X 18.
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