Willy Roberts Classic Boats

15' Slo Poke: The Ultimate Skiff or Yacht Tender

Well, you asked for it and we listened! You wanted a boat that was small enough to fit in the garage or on the foredeck of your yacht, yet a design that offered great fishing capabilities with the traditional Willy lines. The ultimate skiff is back. This boat was originally designed by Willy Roberts and built by Fred Archibald years ago. Only 10 of these boats originally were built from this fine design, and were featured in Florida Sportsman’s “One Man’s Dream Boat” feature in June 2000. It is without a doubt one of the finest designs in flats boats. Reports by the few lucky enough to own them say there is “no hull slap” and it performs like a much larger a skiff.

The 15’ Willy Slo-Poke design also makes it the ultimate yacht/sportfish tender. Its light weight makes it easy on the davit constraints and convenient for the crew to maneuver on and off the yacht/sportfish. This attractive skiff offers a stable and smooth ride for the guests, in addition to plenty of storage space. Utilizing the smaller, light-weight outboards gives this little beauty exceptional range and versatility.

SPECIFICATIONS:

LOA

Beam

Draft

Weight (Appx Dry)

Fuel

Maximum Power

Recommended Power

15’ 0”

5” 10”

5” – 6”

410 lbs

18 Gallons

60 hp

40 - 60 hp