morada 16
When less is truly more. The ultimate technical micro-skiff built for the most discerning shallow-water angler. A two-person silent stalker engineered to push into "kayak-only" waters while delivering a shockingly dry ride on the run home.
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Engineered for the Skinniest Water
Sixteen feet and two inches of pure minimalism. Engineered to shave weight, reduce draft, and remain completely silent when stalking wary fish in the shallows.
Length Overall
Perfectly proportioned to slip into your garage or sit on the foredeck of a Sportfisherman as a premium tender.
Rigged Draft
Fully loaded, it drafts in mere inches, giving you access to untouched, kayak-only flats.
Dry Weight
When spec'd in full aerospace Carbon Innegra, it is virtually weightless on the pole.
Beam Width
Wide enough to offer incredible stability while covering horizontally stowed 9-foot fly rods.
Max HP
Rated for 40 HP on console builds, or a nimble 25 HP for the ultimate tiller-steered minimalist rig.
Minimalism to the Extreme
A stylish micro-skiff that runs amazingly dry and soft in conditions far worse than a boat this size should handle. We took the legendary fit and finish of our 24 bay boats and packed it into a 390-pound vessel.
Don't let the micro-skiff classification fool you. The 16 Morada features an aggressive forward entry, wide bow flare, and integrated spray rails. When the afternoon breeze kicks up, this hull cuts through the chop and keeps you completely dry on the run home.
Designed specifically for two anglers, the deck is laid out for pure sight-casting efficiency. It inherits the best features from our 18 Morada, including the classic Sportfisherman-style molded toe rail to control runaway fly line, dual aft cockpit drains, and ultra-wide gunwales that completely protect up to six 9-foot fly rods.
Build it to fit your exact style of fishing. The 16 Morada is available in Tiller, Side Console, or Center Console configurations. Spec it in our efficient E-Glass resin-infused hull (390 lbs), or upgrade to a 100% Carbon Innegra hull, deck, and liner to shave off an additional 80 pounds for the absolute skinniest pursuits.
REady To Build Your 16?
The Islamorada 16 has been meticously engineered to fish the skinniest waters for the wariest fish.
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A Skinny Water Fishing Machine
See how this micro-skiff out-fishs the competition. Press play to explore the innovative design features that make this the premier technical poling skiff on the water.
Ultra-shallow 4" draft for "kayak-only" access
Sportfisherman-style molded toe rails
Under-gunwale storage for up to six 9' fly rods
Tiller, Side Console, or Center Console layouts
Choose Your 16 Morada
Two proven builds. One stealthy hull. Every 16 comes fully loaded with premium standard features. Choose the package that fits your pursuits.
the 16 In action
See the 16 Morada in the skinny where it belongs. Explore recent custom builds to inspire your own layout and color scheme.
Uncompromising Standards
Everything you need to know about the engineering behind the 16 Morada.
Fully loaded, the 16 Morada drafts in just 4 to 5 inches of water. It was engineered specifically to access untouched, "kayak-only" flats that heavier skiffs simply cannot reach.
Our standard Guide Series utilizes a premium E-Glass construction, bringing the dry weight to a nimble 390 lbs. Upgrading to the Carbon Series utilizes 100% Carbon Innegra for the hull, deck, and liner, shaving off an additional 80 lbs (310 lbs total) for the absolute lightest poling experience possible.
Absolutely. At 16'2" and just 310-390 lbs, it is perfectly proportioned to sit on the foredeck of a Sportfisherman or the aft deck of a Trawler. It also slips easily into a standard residential garage.
Because we are a custom builder, you can order the 16 Morada exactly how you want to fish it: as a pure minimalist Tiller steer, a space-saving Side Console, or a traditional Center Console.
Build Your 16
Skip the dealer network and the markups. Speak directly with the craftsmen in Stuart, Florida, who will build your micro-skiff from the hull up.
