Research 2012 - Andros Boatworks - Backwater 18

Never before has a company designed a shallow water skiff that can play with the bay boats in big water. Versatile and economical, the Backwater 18 is the first ever panga style / hybrid flats boat. Loads of standard fishing features, top-of-the-line hardware and a unique tunneled running surface make this boat the clear leader in the flats boat class. Features include a large sighting deck a nice forward casting deck with storage, an expansive cockpit and an aft casting deck. The integrated splash well will keep you safe when the seas pick up. Tournament fisherman and serious anglers are no longer limited by low bow boats to cross big water. The danger of running a small skiff in big water has been eliminated. The ability to reach places never before opens the horizon to anglers everywhere. Add an optional jack plate and it will safely run in less than 8” of water. The most basic 18 comes standard with more features than most similar boats fully loaded with options. There’s a lot of competition in the flats boat market. But the Backwater 18 stands alone in features, quality and safety.
Draft: 0 ft. 7 in.
Beam: 6 ft. 0 in.
Fuel tank capacity: 26
Standard features:
Structural / Design
10 year transferable structural hull warranty
100% composite - no wood construction
Transom integrated stringer system
High density fiber/foam transom
Custom easy-to-clean nonskid
Foam-filled under deck - Unsinkable
Closed-cell foam cored for strength
Vinylester resin skin coat
Premium seven year guarantee gel coat
100% hand-laid biaxial structural fiberglass
Divincell cored decks - superior strength
Stainless rub rail (white base & 1/8" insert)
Decks are infused to the hull & stringers
Console is bonded from inside


Performance Features
NFB cable steering
Andros Custom Trim Tabs by Lenco
28 gallon LED lighted bait well in transom
Bait well lid with etched Andros logo
Tournament style console - 6 built rod holders
Console cooler / storage with seat cushion
Console cushions - backrest and seat
Electronics can be mounted on console top


Storage
Two aft deck access doors - storage & rigging
One insulated fish box (optional)
One large sealed lockable dry box - forward deck
Andros two-way vented console door


Hardware
316 stainless hardware throughout
Flush hatch latches - front deck are lockable
Flush mounted double back hinges
Two pop-up stern cleats
One pop-up bow cleat
Andros three spoke steering wheel with assist knob
Stainless removable garboard boat drain in transom
Custom welded bow and transom D rings


Electrical
Andros waterproof switch panel
Pop up circuit breakers for every switch
Shark-eye navigation lighting
Heat-shrink sealed wire connections throughout
Every wire labeled for its use and direction
Hand wired - meticulously organized under console
Easy to access 5” rig tubes in stringers


Plumbing
True self bailing hull
Custom scupper system
Stainless deck drains
All hoses double clamped with premium stainless
Automatic bilge pump
Float switch for safety - wired hot
Rule tournament bait pump - 1100 gph
High speed water pick up with shut off ball valve
Inline Bait pump filter


Fuel System
28 gal coated aluminum fuel tank
Stainless pop-up fuel fill
Flush hull side fuel vent with water trap
Raycor fuel filter with clear well and easy release plug
Stainless fuel gauge - matches engine selection
Fire resistant fuel hose