morada 18
The legendary flats machine built for uncompromising performance. Handcrafted for the softest, quietest ride on the water and built to be your boat for as long as you fish.
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Engineered for Versatility
Seventeen feet and ten inches of proven design. Every measurement was painstakingly engineered to eat rough chop and remain completely silent on the pole.
Length Overall
Perfectly proportioned for stability, spinning on the pole, and garage storage.
Beam width
Ultra-wide gunwales provide maximum walkability and cover horizontally stowed rods.
Maximum horsepower
Paired with a 12-degree aft deadrise for a mind-boggling soft and fast ride.
Rigged DRAFT
Engineered to slide silently into the skinniest water to chase bonefish and redfish.
Gallon Fuel Capacity
Housed in a forward, low-profile tank to maximize flush storage.
Engineered for the Pursuits that Matter
When we set out to develop the ultimate 18-foot poling skiff, we established an uncompromising set of requirements. Built to be your boat for as long as you fish, the 18 Morada is a resin-infused work of art designed to do three things effortlessly: eat heavy chop on the run out, provide a bone-dry ride without relying on industry-standard deflectors, and remain completely silent on the pole. It is arguably the most thoughtfully designed, highly customizable shallow-water skiff on the market today.
We reduced the aft deadrise to 12 degrees and lowered the freeboard to create an unexplainably perfect ride in rough water. Instead of relying on industry-standard "mudflaps," the hull naturally redirects water downward to keep you bone dry. When on the prowl, the significantly reversed outer chine stays strictly beneath the waterline, completely eliminating the dreaded slap, bang, and pop.
We don't buy a skiff to fish out of the cockpit. We prioritized casting space with a massive 80-inch foredeck. To reduce fatigue during long tournament days, we engineered a 14-inch step-up height from the cockpit sole—drastically more comfortable than the 17.5-inch industry standard. Ultra-wide gunwales provide superior walkability while entirely covering your horizontally stowed 9-foot rods.
Simply put, resin infusion with Carbon Innegra is the best way to build a boat. While others offer "partial" carbon, our entire hull, deck, and liner are 100% Carbon Innegra in our Carbon Series builds, providing the subtle flexibility needed to absorb impacts without shattering.
Innovations abound: recessed trim tabs, Sportfisherman-style molded toe rails, a central under-deck drainage system, and an optional electric actuator to conceal flush-mounted electronics.
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The Islamorada 18 has been meticously engineered to handle any in-shore fishing situation you can imagine.
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NO Detail Left unrefined
Watch the walk-through to explore the innovative design features that set the 18 Morada apart from the mass-produced market.
100% Carbon Innegra or Glass composite hull construction
Recessed trim tabs extending the effective running surface
Central drainage system eliminating hoses and maintenance
Ergonomic 80" foredeck with a fatigue-reducing 14" step-up
Choose Your 18 Morada
Two proven configurations built on one legendary hull. Choose the package that fits your home water and your pursuits.
the 18 Gallery
See the details of the 18 Morada up close. Explore recent custom builds to inspire your own layout and color scheme.
Uncompromising Standards
Everything you need to know about the engineering behind the 18 Morada.
Unlike builders who only use partial carbon, our entire hull, deck, and liner are infused with Carbon Innegra on our Carbon Series. Standard carbon can be brittle; Innegra provides the subtle flexibility needed to absorb wave impacts while dropping massive amounts of weight.
Instead of relying on an ugly "mudflap" or hangover side-hull feature to knock water down, our hull is engineered to redirect water downward under the boat before it ever has a chance to travel up the hullside.
Yes. We significantly reversed the outer chine and kept it beneath the waterline. This completely eliminates the dreaded slap, bang, and pop that plagues other shallow water skiffs.
We prioritized casting space, giving the 18 an incredible 80" long foredeck. More importantly, we lowered the step-up height from the cockpit sole to just 14" (compared to the 17.5" industry standard), significantly reducing fatigue during long fishing days.
Build Your 18
Build your boat exactly how you want it or test drive our demo boat today.
