

“The holes are supposed to drain ammonia out of the livewell water to keep baits fresh and in better shape for longer,” says Skip. “We used to do the round livewell with circulating water.” The newest well features a stand pipe to the side, out of the way, and a clear panel with drain holes.

“The livewell took a lot of science to develop,” explains Skip. On 5 September 1914, HMS Pathfinder was sunk by SM U-21, the first ship. One last highlight that must be mentioned before getting to the photos is the newly designed livewell. U-boats were naval submarines operated by Germany, particularly in the First and Second. No way could there be considered a shortage of space for long, one-piece rods now, including fly rods.” Also, in addition to the rod lockers, we have under-gunnel rod storage, and of course, upright rod holders on the console. The rod lockers are larger and so is the anchor locker. “The bow, which is clean, can now have two anglers on it fishing, one by the trolling motor, and plenty more space for another by that angler's side. “The deck has wider gunnels, and now you can easily walk them,” said Lyshon. Two anglers can now stand and cast on the bow, clear of each other, and there's more room to either side of the console to move freely up and down the boat. Upgrades to the deck layout include 9½-inch gunnels, increased space on the bow for two anglers, a newly-designed livewell that drains ammonia away from baits, increased storage space, and improved rod storage at the center console and in port and starboard rod lockers. FOR OLDER MODEL PATHFINDERS THAT HAVE COCKPIT DRAINS AGAINST THE REAR BULKHEAD WALL AS PICTURED. It's a natural progression for our customers, too, who wanted more high performance.” It takes a new engine from Yamaha and lets it perform at peak capacity and utility. The boat is flush in the water, sits level and rides level-not bow up, but level-even at high speeds. The weight goes pretty much in the back of the boat. “We've got it all worked out for perfect balance. “On a stepped hull, weight distribution is critical,” said Lyshon. Right now that's the only motor anybody wants, and Yamaha is having great success with it. “It's a high performance Pathfinder, designed for the power of the Yamaha F250 SHO. “The gelcoat was barely dry when we ran it,” said Skip Lyshon. 2021 Make Pathfinder 2022 MAKO 414 CC Length: 17 ft New Center Console boats. Pathfinders are focused products born to do one thing…to put dedicated anglers on fish and to do it with comfort and safety with sensible, proven technology and craftsmanship.Florida Sportsman's David Conway headed down to the Keys in June where Skip Lyshon, Sales Director at Maverick Boat Company, spotlighted the innovative 2300 HPS packaged with a Yamaha F250 SHO (Super High Output). View pictures and details of this boat or search for more Robalo boats for. They are not modified designs of existing hulls tricked out with cosmetics and features that don’t work. Pathfinders have been conceived from the ground up. Each and every model and feature start with the idea of improvement and problem-solving.
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The boats created by Pathfinder, on the other hand, are the direct result of concepts and input from an angler-driven design team, pro guide staff, and a loyal core of customers. When it comes to building serious fishing boats, one thing is certain…the further a company gets away from understanding what dedicated anglers want in their boats, the more underwhelming their products will be. Come inside and see the Pathfinder difference. Whether you’re a serious tournament angler, a weekend warrior, or a family who wants to experience everything the water has to offer, there’s a Pathfinder model designed especially for you. In a world of “me too’s”, Pathfinder continues to set the standard with exceptional build quality, unsurpassed running performance, and smart layouts. That’s because Pathfinder launched the bay boat revolution nearly two decades ago and has been surpassing customer’s expectations ever since. When you think bay boat, you think Pathfinder.
