DARKWATER SKIFF Model

The Darkwater Skiff is named for the deep black water rivers of SC, such as the Edisto, which run through rich organic soils and abundant cypress knees.  This skiff design has proven itself for generations in the Southeast on rivers, lakes and rough coastal conditions.  Designed for heavy duty, commercial grade use, the Darkwater is a little harder to build than some other skiff designs, but it is unequalled in durability and performance.
The Darkwater Skiff features a removable dry-box that serves as the front seat and a removable rear seat, to ease both cleanup and drying.  A piece of ply can be cut to lay atop the ribs with the seats removed for tangle-free bait net casting and shrimp net hauling.
It is recommended that you have some woodworking experience and access to the basic tools, including a tablesaw.

Specifications:

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(Be sure to take a look at the other photos submitted by our builders.)

	Can be fitted with swivel seats or traditional benches.  This model features an Oak deck and Fir trim.  (This is the stock interior layout detailed in the plans.)		This view shows an alternate interior and deck layout designed by one of our customers, Paul Gray (other photos of his boat are on our "customers photos" page).
	Equally balanced at rest or on planed at top speed		While it's a heavy-duty workhorse, it's still as graceful as you expect a wooden boat to be
	Partially finished boat showing interior ribwork.  This boat is extremely durable and solidly built		Versatile design allows front box and rear seat to be quickly removed for maintenance or added cargo room
	Just a 9.9 hp planes the boat quickly with two adults		Launches and loads easily using a small johnboat trailer
	PLANS INCLUDE: 8 pgs. detailed text instructions, 9 pgs. illustrations w/dimensions & a complete materials list.	PLANS:  $25 Order:	Ordering Info for All Models

*Time on this model varies heavily based on your woodworking experience and tools, this is a medium average.
**Avg. Material Cost includes basic Pine board and exterior ply, galv. screws and oil paint.  Does not include epoxy.

  Gator Boat Co.,  PO Box 5073,  Columbia,  SC  29205 


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