Carolina Skiff buyers know what they like about the brand: reliable, safe, durable boats, delivered at a moderate price. Its brands, in fact: There’s the original Carolina Skiff; the new Fun Chaser deck-boat line (in Cruiser and Fish series); and the Sea Chaser, whose Hybrid Fish & Cruise (HFC) is built to provide one boat that meets the needs and desires of both exacting anglers and fun-seeking families.
At the heart of any Carolina Skiff is patented box-beam construction. Logs of U.S. Coast Guard-approved flotation foam, individually glassed into the hull, effectively become hull-strengthening fiberglass stringers, giving the boat a rigid bottom that stands up to the toughest conditions.
Carolina Skiff’s uncomplicated design and straightforward building techniques contributed to high scores in construction, fishability and performance. Those attributes are linked here: good off-plane performance from a hull whose deck is steady underfoot, at home in skinny water but swift at speed. Wide-open decks provide unhindered casting platforms; in other boats, high gunnels provide security.
Put safety, economy and simple fishability all together, and it’s no wonder that this brand dots waterways all along the coast on any given weekend — or that it’s one of the most experienced brands in our survey results.
SEA CHASER 24 HFC
Gather your gang of hardcore anglers and/or fun-loving family members: They’ll all be glad for an adventure on the new Sea Chaser 24 HFC from Carolina Skiff.
HFC stands for Hybrid Fishing & Cruising, and this boat, soon to be joined by a 27 and 30-foot model, doesn’t short either parent’s specialty. You get plenty of comfort for the family at play and lots of handy fishing features, plus seemingly acres of storage to keep stuff handy but out of the way.
Standard features are impressive: LED lighting, stainless-steel fold-down cleats and anchor chock, fully insulated and lockable 128-quart fish box, tilt steering wheel, digital command link, Infinity stereo with variety of inputs and four marine speakers — all fishing-ready and family-friendly.
The bow storage compartment has removable bow cushions and bolster pads. Below the floor is an additional storage compartment. Beneath the upholstered rear bench is more insulated storage.
The Sea Chaser 24 HFC features a half-dozen flush-mount stainless-steel rod holders, plus rod storage lockers. Aft is another nod to fishing: an 88-quart aerated baitwell.
Flush-mount LED navigation lights, bow anchor rope-storage compartment, and recessed, low-profile stainless-steel safety bow rail all work to the same end: convenient boating for fishing or family fun.
More Info: carolinaskiff.com