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Name: Beavertail Skiffs Strike 17
Brand: Beavertail Skiffs
Rating: 8.5 (1 reviews)

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Beavertail Skiffs Strike 17

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Quick Facts

How it stacks up

V-Hull 18ft skiffs · 20 comparable

Draft

Lower is better

This model: 6"
Class average: 6.8"
Class shallowest: 4.5"
Class deepest: 10"

Based on 20 models

Price

This model: $52,000
Class average: $64,834
Class lowest: $45,600
Class highest: $108,000

Based on 20 models

Pro Score

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8.3/ 10

Pro

8.5/ 10

Owner

1 owner review

Excellent

Owner Ratings reflect submitted reviews. Pro Score is used for rankings and comparison cards. It may adjust measurable categories like draft and value so skiffs are compared fairly within similar length classes.

Would buy again100%

Owner Ratings

Ride Quality: 9.0
Build Quality: 8.0
Value: 9.0
Shallow Draft: 6.5
Poleability: 8.5

Specifications

20 listed

Dimensions & Hull

Boat type: Technical Skiff
Hull style: Shallow-V
Length: 17'6"
Beam: 73"
Draft: 6"
Transom height: 20"

Power & Performance

Console: center console, side console
Recommended HP: 90 hp
Top speed: yes mph
Fuel capacity: 60 gal

Capacity & Weight

Passenger capacity: 6

Construction

Construction: fiberglass
Core material: vacuum infused

Pricing & Inclusions

Base price: $49,500
Average rigged price: $52,000
Pricing notes: estimated

Model Info

Country of origin: United States
Builder location: Bradenton, FL
Status: active
Current model: Yes

Owner Reviews1

8.5/10

2026 beavertail strike

Keylimestrike·Current Owner·Poling·2026·Apr 28, 2026

Suzuki · 90hp

↑ Would Buy Again

Ordered a strike picked up in February 2026 side console 90hp suzuki have been running boat for a few months thing handles awesome very dry boat draft is about 8-9 with the suzuki 90 boat is very well built no complaints

Biggest Strength

Ride and lay out

Biggest Weakness

Draft

Ride: 9.0
Build: 8.0
Value: 9.0
Draft: 6.5
Pole: 8.5
Layout: 9.0

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Layout

9.0