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Bob Hewes started building boats his goal was simple create the best all
around, light tackle shallow-water boat available. Today, that goal hasn't
changed but almost everything else has. Fifty years of experience has taught
us a lot about building light tackle boats. That experience and passion
is expressed nowhere better than the new Hewes models. These boats are
lighter, stronger, faster and safer with revolutionary new hull designs,
state-of-the-art construction techniques, and more fishing-smart features
than any other shallow-water boat on the market.
The Bonefishers and Redfishers are truly angler inspired. They are designed and constructed with the absolute latest in marine technologies and materials. Each boat has been substantially improved from both a technology and fishing point-of-view. Our ideas and methods are all tested on the water, in real world fishing conditions by the Hewes factory team. That's why the handcrafted skiffs built by Hewes perform better, are more versatile, easier to maintain, traditionally hold higher value and are just plain better boats to own. What hasn't changed about the new models is the Hewes spirit and 50-year legacy of experience, innovation, quality and value. These things will always be standard features in our boats. Wet test the new Hewes today. We are very proud of them. Tight
Lines!
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New 16' and 18' Bonefishers are the latest design and construction evolution
of a true "poling" skiff. Traditionally the choice of professional guides
and competitive shallow water anglers, the new Bonefishers pole easier,
float and run shallower than any Bonefisher ever made.
While the new Bonefishers have expanded dry storage and livewell capacity as well as increased strength, speed, and range, the overall weight of the skiffs has been cut down. With the advent of new Kevlar laminates plus sophisticated functional design enhancements, the new Bonefishers are lighter, stronger, faster and quieter than any other flats skiff in their class. |
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for the competitive shallow water angler and working guide, this 16' features
the latest in skiff construction technology...Kevlar laminates, which reduce
weight and add strength. Sound deadening construction plus new hull and
tooling refinements deliver the quietest, easiest poling, best running
Bonefisher in the company's 50 year history.
STANDARD FEATURES Steering and Handling: Teleflex no-feedback steering, Lenco electric trim tabs (standard), Livewells and Pumps, Flow-thru livewell - no pump required, Automatic bilge pump. Cockpit and Storage: Self-bailing cockpit, Flush thru-bolted molded-in deck hinges, Two-sided lid construction and molded compartments, Center or side-mount console, Gasketed dry storage compartments, Built-in dry storage boxes: 3 O-ring sealed, locking console door. Lights and Electric: Fused switch panel w/ waterproof switches, Nickel-tinned fused wiring harness, Navigation lights w/ below-deck "shark eyes", Multiple below-deck conduit, both fore and aft for rigging and future option installation Quality Finish and Construction: Kevlar® laminate, Inner laminate aluminum plate for secure trolling motor installation, Klegecell® foam core/no-wood construction throughout including transom, Aluminum motor-bolt reinforcement plates, Aluminum backing plates for transom, Choice of colors. Fishing Features: Poling tower, Push pole holders: 1 flush, 2 upright, Inner laminate transducer, Under-gunnel rod racks, Rod tubes for tip protection, Under-gunnel carpet to protect rod finish, Walk-around gunnels. Safety, Comfort and Convenience: Custom-made cushion package, Full foam flotation throughout w/ non-absorptive nitrogen-filled closed-cell urethane foam, Rigid PVC rub rail OPTIONAL FEATURES: Hydraulic steering, Flush cooler mounts, Console rod racks: 2 Recirculating or non-standard livewell configurations, Choice of reliable Yamaha Outboards: 2-stroke or 4-stroke, Windshield and grab rail, Trolling motor wiring, Flush cleats, Battery charger, Ritchie compass, Tilt steering |
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| If you pole a boat all day for your living or your passion, the new Bonefisher 18 is the ideal choice. Over the last half century, more IGFA world records, more tournament wins and top finishes and more guided hours on the flats have taken place aboard Hewes Bonefishers than all other skiffs combined. |
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Now,
that Hewes legacy has pushed technology into new territory. The new Hewes
Bonefisher 18 features a totally new CAD designed hull hand-constructed
exclusively with Klegecell® foam core/no-wood laminates, plus improvements
like a new ergonomically designed cockpit, console and dry storage layout.
Angler-friendly features include expanded live and release well
capabilities, 16-rod tube storage under gunnel and "snag-free" recessed trim tabs. The new Hewes Bonefisher 18 delivers outstanding shallow water performance, fuel economy and range with the Yamaha F115 four stroke. STANDARD FEATURES Steering and Handling: Hydraulic steering, Lenco electric trim tabs (recessed), Livewells and Pumps, Circular livewell w/ raw water pump: 18-gal., High-volume raw water livewell pumps w/ built-in strainer and ball valve, Automatic bilge pump. Cockpit and Storage: Flush thru-bolted molded-in deck hinges, Two-sided lid construction and molded compartments, Center console, Gasketed dry storage compartments: 2, Built-in cooler/dry boxes: 2, O-ring sealed, locking console door |
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and Electric: Fused switch panel w/ waterproof switches, Nickel-tinned
fused wiring harness, Navigation lights w/ below-deck "shark eyes",
Cockpit courtesy lights, Multiple below-deck conduit, both fore and aft
for rigging and future option installation.
Quality Finish and Construction: Inner laminate aluminum plate for secure trolling motor installation, Klegecell® foam core/no-wood construction throughout including transom, Aluminum motor-bolt reinforcement plates, Aluminum backing plates for transom, Choice of colors. Fishing Features: Under-gunnel rod rack, Rod tubes for tip protection, Under-gunnel carpet to protect rod finish, Completely flush forward & aft casting decks w/ walk-around gunnels Safety, Comfort and Convenience: Custom-made cushion package, Full foam flotation throughout w/ non-absorptive nitrogen-filled closed-cell urethane foam, Rigid PVC rub rail, Flush bow cleat. OPTIONAL FEATURES: Bob's Machine hydraulic jack plate, Release well: 1, Console rod racks: 2, Bulkhead grab rails, Poling tower, Recirculating or non-standard livewell configurations, Choice of reliable Yamaha Outboards: 2-stroke or 4-stroke, Windshield and grab rail, Trolling motor wiring, Flush cleats, Battery charger, Ritchie compass, Tilt steering, Recirculating livewell pumps, Push pole holders, Choice of hull accent colors, Seat mounts fore or aft |
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