New Hellbender 12

Chip M.

Chip M.

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Just wanted to share some pics of my new Hellbender 12' that hit the water for the first time today. Filling the niche of a layout, trapping boat, family kayak and decoy hauler and is stable enough for my big 6'4 255lb body to stand up and paddle/pole.


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Base boat will run 70lbs. I had Derek build mine with some extra cloth where the bow meets the chine for ice/rocks and it pushed it to about 74lbs.
 
That looks like it is a better version of a Poke Boat. Keep us updated on your assessment of its performance.
 
I've used it 3X now and VERY impressed. Tracks like a kayak...Stable as a jon boat and poles like a dream! tonight had my 260lb self, my 70lb son...4 bigfoot floaters...a doz dekes....2 guns..blind bag..2 turkey chairs....2 blade paddle and a push pole and it just asked for more. Unfortunately I didn't have any more room unless I lashed stuff to the bow/stern which is entirely available space! With just me and some gear it's only drafting a few inches.
 
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