Polar Skiff

[King Smurf]

Hey, another Polar owner..........there do not appear to be a lot of us out there. I have a 2003 Flats 1788 w/70 hp Yamaha. It definitely is not fancy but it was in excellent shape when I found it, had low hours, the price was right and it meets my needs right now. I like the hatches at the back on either side of the transom, were those factory? Mine does not have those. I have done a few modifications on mine and find it to be a serviceable if not fast and flashy boat. I have 2 kids and really like how much room there is stable it is. Put some more photos on.

Howdy Fellow Polar Owner, I don't know much about mine. I tried looking up some info on it on the web but I came up empty. I know its a 1998 Polar Satwater series. Since my dad and bofore him my Uncle have had the boat those hatches have been there. For it to be a 17ft skiff it is really wide and there seems to be alot of room. I have not been out one her yet but i can't wait. How does the 70hp yamaha do pushing yours? I'll have some more photos up either tomorrow or Tuesday.

[DFreedom]

I haven't found a lot about the skiffs and flats boats at they no longer make them. Everything that is a Polar now has deeper V hulls for more open water. My boat is rated for a max 115 hp so it could definitely take some more power but, that being said, it moves fairly well w/a 70. If my speedo is accurate, it has hit 35 (not fully loaded) and it gets up on plane fairly quickly. Especially when you consider it has a wide beam (88") and a big almost flat bottom. I also like all of the room that it has to offer, especially when you consider it is only a 17'. As soon as I figure out how to post photos, I'll post a couple of mine.

Take it easy

[RGallahorn]

There is a few of us out there. Mine is a 1997 1780, bought it new in 1993 and 2 months before the warrenty ran out the hull seperated and I got a 1997 hull. Its been a great boat and have put a ton of hours on and a ton of miles under the hull. With the 90 I have a top speed of 54 mph and a draft of 6" with the motor trimmed up. My only advise would be to watch yourself in turns at speed because even with the mild tunnel the hull will slide.

[DFreedom]

Here is one shot of mine. I am getting ready to redo the console panel (add gauges and a new CNC cut panel) and make some other minor improvements. I'll update as I get stuff done.

[DFreedom]

Hey Fishnengr, noticed your port/starboard Nav. lights are on your console. Did you put them there? I assume that is legal. The reason I ask is I have a bow mount trolling motor that I take on and off and when it is on the boat, it blocks the trolling motor. I like the idea of having them back on the sides of the console. No problems with that I guess?

Thanks

[RGallahorn]

I have had the boat USCG inspected and all was fine. It really helps at night because it produces less glare and I can see better. Took the idea off a larger boat and did it myself.

[DFreedom]

Cool, looks like I can add another "project" to my boat to do list. I wonder if I would have to disconnect the bow light or can you run 2 sets of Nav. lights?

Are you by any chanceout of the Cherry Grove area? I saw a Polar like yours last year when I was up there. Just wondering.

Thanks again.

[RGallahorn]

Two sets of lights probably indicate another type vessel. I robbed the wire where it entered the forward chase and it was long enough to reach the side console markers. If you want to keep the bow light, they make a recessed flip over.