Chapter Meeting - November 17th: Tim Clancey, New Water Boatworks

by Javier Trevino, AFF Vice President

Tim’s reputation as a skiff builder is widely known as his skiffs are easily recognizable on the roads to and from our Texas Coast. His latest design, The STILT is a new concept in poling skiffs. I had the privilege of seeing the STILT prototype which Tim honed after water trials to perfect the ride quality, and performance he envisioned for this new design. I must say, my first view of the prototype, and boat #1 was a sight to behold – if your a skiff fanatic. The excerpt below was taken from the New Water Website:

NewWater Boatworks and its parent company Pro-Line Custom Aluminum and Canvas have been in the business of building the finest marine accessories and custom shallow draft fishing boats since 1983. Known for its introduction of a new generation of shallow water, flats skiffs––the Avocet, Curlew, Ibis, and Stilt––NewWater has a peerless reputation among anglers who specialize in sight casting in the shallowest clearest waters along the Gulf Coast and beyond.

Representing an altogether new concept in poling skiffs, the Stilt is destined to make history for its sleek, artistic design, and its unparalleled performance as a technical poling skiff. See the first photos of this stunningly beautiful skiff, which was unveiled on August 29, 2009, at the NewWater Owners Tournament in Rockport, Texas.

Specifications:
Length–––20 feet, 2 inches
Beam––––61.5 inches
Weight–––490 pounds without motor
Fuel tank––18 gallons

Tims new invention – the Lamivent System – is incorporated into the tunnel area of this sleek skiff and Tim will explain in detail how the Lamivent System works to provide quick planing and increased speed without increasing horsepower. Tim will also explain how he designed, tested, and finalized the design of this beautiful and effective new boat design.

Come see Tim and his new boat at the November meeting November 17, 2009.