The Oyster Cracker has all the features the discriminating flats fisherman desires.Deck configurations can also be custom tailored to your needs. Shallow draft, uncanny fuel-efficiently , totally weedless, environmental friendly running are some of the strong points that this boat offers.
Uncanny fuel efficiency is due to a three cylinder Kubota , diesel motor. This ultra-clean burning motor surpasses California emissions for the year 2015 ! At 15 kn. cruise,the dependable power-plant burns less than 1/2 gallon/ an hour.Fuel consumption does not change much at 22.kn.. top speed.That's over 30 miles a gallon!
With two men and gear, the boat maintains a 6 " draft at any speed.This unique tunnel-hull does not need a " hole shot". The boat will run over floating crab trap warp without tangling.The 10 inch prop is well protected and totally weedless. Thick lilly pads and grass are pushed to the side.Hydrilla is no match and is chopped to bits.
The elevated console has a built in tackle center.Leaning-post w/rod holders
Large forward casting deck with live well in step.
Rear casting deck and optional live well- cooler.
Spacious cockpit is self bailing .Rod racks w/protective tip tubes under gunnels
Environmentally friendly aspects include;
Well protected prop will not scar grass beds and is manatee friendly. Bilge discharge is filtered to remove any pollutants. Bilge pump switch has no mercury in it.The efficient motor will burn bio diesel fuel. Iincredable efficiency of over 30 mpg or 1/2 gallon/hr.can be expected.Surpasses California emissions for the year 2015!
Superior Construction: Oyster Cracker is not a plastic boat. These boats are built to last and survive many hard groundings in our coastal environment. Epoxy-plywood composit construction, has proved to yield a superior and far stronger hull then those slick poly-production boats. Competive boats both sail and power have discontinued the use of all glass construction in favor of the epoxy wood composites. The reason is simple. After repeated use the "all-glass" boats soften. They become less responsive. This is due to cyclical loading. Marine grade plywood can withstand 700 times the cyclical loading and still maintain original strength. High quality, growth sustainable Marine plywood is used as a core material. This wood is totally encapsulated in epoxy and cloth-inside and out.
The Oyster Cracker has a unique tunnel hull. Water to the tunnel is supplied from both sides of the hull instead of from the bottom. The boat does not have to be built light weight to achieve optimal shallow draft. The bottom of this boat is over 1 inch thick! A fabric called Xynoll covers the bottom. This product has a greater abrasion resistance than Kevlar. Even after a hard grounding,repairs,if any,will be to the bottom paint.
, . The 10 inch propeller is well protected by a large foot or sole plate. It does not protrude below the boat. The20 hp Kubota diesel motor is ultra-clean burning an incredibly inefficient in this installation. These motors are built to last a lifetime. When your buddy is changing out his high dollar outboard, you will be changing the oil in your dependable little motor.
Please remember; Storm Port Boatworks main priority is to deliver the highest quality and value in the boat you desire. All of our boats are built with the environment in mind. Ordering a boat from Storm Port Boatworks makes you a leader in the "Green Revolution".You can be proud that you are reducing the impact to our fragile marine environment. You will be able to enjoy boating at a fraction of the cost of any boat of comparable size. Show people you care.You are aware!
The Classic Cracker has the same construction and performance capabilities of her sister ship with out the bells and whistles. This boat could have commercial or tender possibilities. She is also a good example of how deck configurations can be customized to suit the potential owner.
