Details
This Chittum 18 Snake Bight is a highly regarded, custom-built, technical poling skiff known for its exceptional shallow water performance, stealth, and high-quality, lightweight construction. It is often described in the skiff community as a top-tier, “Rolls Royce” class boat due to its meticulous craftsmanship and use of premium materials like 100% carbon fiber. Good luck finding these on the market. If you are reading this today and she isn’t sold yet today is your lucky day. These are very rare on the market and almost impossible to find in this condition with the options she boasts.
100% Carbon Fiber. She is built for ride, speed and draft, poling, dryness and silence.
Notable Features Include:
Trailer
Super Low Hours on Engine (68) Engine just Serviced
100% Carbon Fiber
7” Draft
Full Starke Ceramic Coat 12/2025
Indoor Kept it’s entire Life
Professionally Maintained
Loaded with just about Every Option Available both Custom and Upgrade
Bluewater Yacht Sales is pleased to assist you in the purchase of this vessel. This boat is centrally listed by United Yacht Sales. It is offered as a convenience by this broker/dealer to its clients and is not intended to convey direct representation of a particular vessel
Additional
ADVANTAGES of CARBON FIBER:
The 100% carbon fiber construction significantly enhances the Chittum 18 Snake Bight's performance and handling by making it lighter, stronger, stiffer, and stealthier than traditional fiberglass skiffs. These properties are crucial for a high-performance flats boat.
Performance Benefits:
- Increased Speed and Fuel Efficiency: The significant weight reduction (potentially 20% or more compared to a fiberglass equivalent) allows the boat to achieve higher top speeds and plane faster with less horsepower. This also translates into better fuel economy at cruising speeds.
- Shallower Draft: The lighter hull causes the boat to sit higher in the water, enabling it to access extremely shallow fishing spots that heavier boats cannot reach.
- Improved Poling and Tracking: The reduced weight and increased stiffness make the skiff exceptionally easy to pole. It tracks straight yet can be spun quickly and silently with minimal effort from the push pole, a key advantage when positioning for a shot at a fish.
- Stealth: The hull design, combined with the material's properties, is engineered to minimize noise and the "pressure wave" that can alert spooky fish in shallow water.
- Smoother Ride: Contrary to some assumptions that heavier boats ride better, the carbon fiber skiff's stiffness helps it cut through waves more efficiently, providing a smooth and controlled ride even in choppy conditions.
Handling and Durability:
- Enhanced Responsiveness: The lighter weight provides better overall handling and responsiveness, making the boat feel more nimble and easier to control on the water.
- Superior Structural Integrity: Carbon fiber has a much higher strength-to-weight ratio and stiffness compared to E-glass fiberglass. This allows the builder to use less material while achieving a stronger, more stable hull that can withstand the demands of aggressive use.
- Increased Durability and Longevity: The material is highly resistant to corrosion and fatigue in saltwater environments, contributing to a longer service life and reduced maintenance needs compared to traditional materials.
DIMENSIONS:
- Length Overall: 18 ft
- Beam: 6 ft 8 in
- Deadrise at Transom: 12 degrees
Vessel Details
Hull:
- 100% Carbon Fiber (585lbs No Engine)
- (3) Hatch Layout
- 12 Degree Deadrise
- 8" Hull Pad
- 23 Gallon Fuel Tank
- Sliding Tackle Organizers
Pre Rigging:
- Custom Black Powder Coated Hardware
- Custom Removable Bracket on Bow
- Wire and Rig to Bow
Engine/Mechanical:
- Yamaha 70 HP Custom Custom Painted Black (68 Hours)
- Serviced 2025
- Jack Plate TH Marine
- 24V Trolling Motor MINN KOTA PILOT with Foot Controls
Console:
- Upgraded Console to small Cooler Console with Seat, Ice Chest and Cushion Set
- Edison Black Steering Wheel
- SeaStar Steering
- Electrotab Membrane Trim Tab Switch
- Acrylic Console Door Black
- Knot Tying Ring on Console
- Smart Charger
- Lithium ION Battery
ELECTRONICS:
- 9” Simrad GPS
- Stereo with 2 JL Audio 8.8 and Amp
- Wm4 module for Sirrus Weather
- NEMA Run to Electronics
- Through Hull Transducer with Temp
- Auxiliary Antenna
Casting Platform and PipeWork Upgrades:
- Poling platform with step - Black Powder coated
- 2-Piece Spider with custom seat with high back - Black Powder coated
- Casting Platform - Black Powder coated
- Low profile grab bar - Black Powder coated
- Arm rest on console seat
- Black Powder coat all aluminum
- 21/Stuffy Cabron Push Pole
- Tibor Caddy Stbd side Tab
Color:
- Hull Color – Kingston Gray
- Deck Non Skid – Whisper Gray
- Deck Trim – Whisper Gray
- Liner Trim – Whisper Gray
- Liner Non Skid – Whisper Gray
- Console – Whisper Gray
Rigging Upgrades and Options:
- 5-Gallon Water Tank in Bow with Pump Plugged and Rigged
- (4) Lifting Eyes with Backing Plates
- Arm Rest in Console Seat
- Rule 1500
- V Marine Push Pole Holders
- Under Gunnel and Deck Courtesy Lights
- Gray SeaDek with Black Trim on Platforms
- Carbon Fiber Trim Tabs
- Spare Prop with Carrier Box
- Ionic Jump Start
- (4) Rod racks facing AFT on Port Side
- (4) Rod racks facing AFT on STBD side
CANVAS and CUSHIONS:
- All Cushions are Carbon Fiber Gray
- Aft Cushion Custom Oversized
- Full Custom Boat Cover to Fit Trolling Motor
Trailer:
- Custom Swing Tongue RAM-Lin Black Trailer Fitted to Boat
Mechanical Disclaimer
Engine and generator hours are as of the date of the original listing and are a representation of what the listing broker is told by the owner and/or actual reading of the engine hour meters. The broker cannot guarantee the true hours. It is the responsibility of the purchaser and/or his agent to verify engine hours, warranties implied or otherwise and major overhauls as well as all other representations noted on the listing brochure.
Disclaimer
The company offers the details of this vessel in good faith but cannot guarantee or warrant the accuracy of this information nor warrant the condition of the vessel. A buyer should instruct his agents, or his surveyors, to investigate such details as the buyer desires validated. This vessel is offered subject to prior sale, price change or withdrawal without notice.
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