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GulfShore 17

GulfShore 17
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The GulfShore 17 can fish and run extremely skinny inshore while also delivering excellent rough water capabilities. The dry, self-bailing hull provides a soft ride in chop. The 7-foot-plus beam and 13-inch gunnels make this one of the most stable boats in its class.

  • Starting Price $65,700
  • Length (at centerline) 16'5"
  • Beam 7'8"
  • Draft (loaded) 9"
  • Deadrise (at transom) 12°
  • Deadrise (at bow entry) 30°
  • Weight (w/o engine) 750 lbs
  • Standard Fuel Capacity 20 Gallons
  • Recommended HP Range 90-115 HP
  • Gunwale Width 13"
  • Cockpit Depth (freeboard at aft cockpit) 12"
  • Cockpit Depth (freeboard at fwd cockpit) 13"
  • Cockpit Size 5'5" x 6'6"
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  • Custom single-color hull, all composite, fully self-bailing
  • Three ss “pull-up” cleats (1 bow, 2 stern)
  • 1/2″ ss bow and transom lifting eyes & ss threaded garboard drain
  • All thru-hulls are titanium and ss and have composite ball valves
  • All compartments are plumbed overboard (no compartments drain into bilge)
  • All hatch openings have deep gutters with rubber gaskets for quietness and dryness
  • All empty chambers under cockpit floor are foam filled (closed cell)
  • Sea Dek under gunwale pads
  • Suzuki 90hp (mechanical throttle) (color: white or black)
  • Hydraulic tilt steering with SS knobbed steering wheel (with fingertip grip)
  • Hydraulic jack plate (4″ with turn signal style switch)
  • MinnKota Riptide Powerdrive 54″ 24V, 70lb, manual deploy, 2ea Group 27 batteries & a 3-bank charger (to also charge cranking battery)
  • 8ft Power-Pole Blade (transom mounted) (color: white or black)
  • Trim Tabs (9×12″, includes indicator switch)
  • 20 gal fuel tank with “Racor” fuel filter/water separator
  • One Group 27 cranking battery with heavy duty holding tray and Blue Sea battery switch
  • Bilge pump with automatic float switch
  • Live well pump (800gph) with intake filter, removable screen and composite ball valve
  • All wiring is marine tinned, and all connections have epoxy coated heat shrink connectors
  • Composite center console (includes 4 rod holders and grabrails on sides of console)
  • SIMRAD Electronics Package (includes 1ea NSS 9″ MFD, & 3-in-1 Active Imaging transducer)
  • All navigation lights are LED
  • Lighted console switch panel with reset breakers
  • Powder coated poling platform with non-slip steps and two welded rod holders
  • Removable helm seat cushion with fold-down backrest cushion fixed to leading edge of poling platform
  • Removable Cooler (52qt, includes matching removable seat and backrest cushion)
  • Push pole holders (set of three, flush mount)
  • Four ss flush mount rod holders (mounted on deck cap)
  • Under gunwale rod racks (holds 6 rods) & cockpit rod tubes (holds 3 per side)
  • Custom integrated fish ruler
  • 30 gal release well / live well
  • Armstrong removable watertight hatch for bilge access
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  • Anchor Locker
  • Storage
  • Rigging
  • Insulated Fish Box
  • Cooler/Seating
  • Bilge Access
  • Release Well
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Key Features
and Highlights

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Design

Wide beam (7+ ft) provides excellent stability with multiple layout options, including center console or elevated helm. Wide gunnels make it easy to move around, and with a removable or swing-away trailer tongue, it can fit in most garages.

Construction

All-composite modified-V hull with a sprayed-on gelcoat non-skid finish. Foam-filled construction creates a solid, quiet ride.

Water Capability

Built for shallow flats and inshore waters, with impressive rough water capability for its size.

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Additional Options & Upgrades

Engine Upgrades *The following are upgrades from the standard Suzuki 90hp (Mechanical throttle) (white or black)
  • Suzuki 115hp 4-stroke (Digital throttle)
  • Mercury 115hp Pro XS (Mechanical)
  • Yamaha 115hp SHO (Mechanical)
Trolling Motor Upgrades & Options *The standard trolling motor is the MinnKota RT Powerdrive 24V, 70lb, 54", Manual Deploy
  • Upgrade to MinnKota iPilot Terrova (24V, 80lb, 54″, Manual Deploy)
  • Upgrade to Power-Pole MOVE (brushless, 24V, 78lb, 52″ shaft, Manual Deploy)
  • Upgrade to SIMRAD RECON (24V, 54″ shaft)
  • Upgrade to Garmin Force Kraken (24V, 48″ shaft)
Trailer
  • Aluminum Single Axle Trailer (includes all ss hardware, ss hubs, spare tire assembly, step-on fenders, custom fit “drive-on” bunks)
  • Aluminum Wheels
  • Removable or Swing-Away Tongue
Electronics Package *The standard electronics package is the SIMRAD 1ea NSS 9" MFD, and 3-in-1 active imaging transducer
Marine Stereo Package (Includes Fusion head unit, 2ea JL Audio 7.7" speakers and all wiring and installation)
  • Upgrade – two additional JL Audio 7.7″ speakers
  • Upgrade – JL Audio 400/4 amp
  • Upgrade – to sub package: one JL Audio 10″ subwoofer with audio amplifier
SIMRAD Electronics Package Additions
  • Upgrade to SS60 (600W) thru hull transducer
  • Upgrade to NSS 12″ MFD
  • SIMRAD WM-4 Sirius-XM Satellite Weather Module and Antenna
  • SIMRAD VHF RS40 with 4ft antenna
GARMIN Electronics Package Options
  • Upgrade to GARMIN Electronics Package (Includes 1ea 10″ 1042xsv MFD Side and Downscan transducer. Includes all wiring and installation)
  • Upgrade to B60 (600W) thru hull transducer
  • Upgrade to 12″ 8612xsv MFD
  • GARMIN GXM-54 Sirius-XM Satellite Weather Module and Antenna
  • GARMIN VHF 215 with 4ft antenna
Aluminum Fabrication *The standard aluminum is a powder coated poling platform with non-slip steps and two welded rod holders
  • Additional rod holder welded to frame (pair)
  • Cup holder welded to frame (pair)
  • Removable casting platform (includes flush ss base and turnbuckle)
  • Removable casting seat (cushioned stool, Defender flush mount, turnbuckle, backing plate)
  • Defender flush mount only (includes flush base, removable eye, and backing plate)
  • Welded knife holder (pair)
  • Welded plier holder (pair)
Anchoring
  • Upgrade standard single 8ft Power Pole Blade to dual Power Pole 8ft (with one pump or dual pumps)
  • Dual Power Pole Bracket (mount to side of jack plate)
Fishing & Rigging
  • Additional ss Rod Holders (flush mounted on deck cap) – $300 (pair)
  • Rod Holder/Cup Holder Combos – $500 (pair)
  • Gunnel cup holders – $200 (pair)
  • Additional House Battery and upgrade on board charger to 4-bank
Upholstery & Seating
  • Removable Pedestal Seat (choice of captain style or bicycle style) (includes flush mount ss base, adjustable cylinder, and matching upholstery)
  • Upgrade helm seat to dual flip-bolster seat
Covers & Enclosures
  • Custom Full Boat Cover (choice of color)
  • Extended Sides (full boat cover)
  • Cockpit Bimini Top (choice of color, includes boot)
  • Helm Bimini Top (choice of color, includes boot)
  • Console Cover (choice of color)
  • Life Jacket Storage
Lighting & Plumbing
  • Underwater Lights LED – Pair
  • Cockpit Lights LED (set of 4)
  • Spreader Lights (high intensity, LED) – $500ea
  • Lumitec Razor Light Bar (low profile, curved 18″)
  • Recirculating Live Well Pump
  • Clear Acrylic Release Well Lid or Bait Well Lid (with etched logo)
Deck & Utility
  • Pull-Out Ladder (3-step)
  • Armstrong Dive Ladder (3-step removable)
  • Helm Pad (Sea Dek)
  • 12V Accessory Outlet Mounted/Wired Inside Console
  • Upgrade Batteries to AGM – $270ea
  • Bulkhead tackle storage (includes 3 plano trays, flush mounted into bulkhead)
  • 20′ Fiberglass Push Pole
  • 21′ Carbonfiber Push Pole
  • Midship cleats (pair)
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Just Delivered

Center console
April 2024
Center console
April 2024
Center console
June 2023
Center console - April 2024

Gulfshore 17_Side Aerial View

Rear storage hatches

Rear storage and livewell

Gulfshore 17_Helm Bench Seat & Poling Platform

Gulfshore 17_ Yamaha SHO Vmax Engine

Gulfshore 17_ Transom View

Gulfshore 17_ Front Deck with Trolling Motor

Gulfshore 17_ Center Console Side View

Gulfshore 17_ Center Console Helm POV

Center console - April 2024

Side profile with bimini

Front profile

Under gunnel sea dek

Rear livewell

Rear deck

Poling platform

Foward storage

Flyrod tubes

Engine and poling platform

Console

Console seat

Console door

Console cooler

Cockpit

Cockpit bimini

Casting seat

Anchor locker

Center console - June 2023

Side profile

Front aerial

Aft aerial

Under gunnel

Rear deck

Poling platform

Helm seat

Front storage

Fish ruler

Engine and poling platform

Console

Console door

Console cooler

Bilge access

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Building Boats — and a Family of Satisfied Owners.

As a hardcore fishing enthusiast and Captain, I’ve sat at the helm and bow of many skiffs. The GulfShore 17 takes second to none being at the top of its class. From sight fishing tailing reds in inches of water to chasing tarpon crossing the toughest bays and open waters, this boat is a fisherman’s dream. Fast, tough, and stable. There’s not much this boat can’t do!”

Kevin Garcia Repeat Customer

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