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Crescent Crescraft First Look: A Fishing Skiff That Doubles as a Kayak
I go over the new Crescent Crescraft, a planing hull boat that blurs the line between a fishing kayak and a micro skiff.
What’s in this video
Crescent is known for paddling boats that track and glide, but the Crescraft is a big step. It’s built around a planing hull made to handle real power. The specs: 13 ft 6 in long, a 39 inch beam, about 119 lb stripped down and a 500 lb capacity. Most kayaks have a displacement hull that pushes water. This one has a sharp V bow to cut chop, a spray rail, and an inset motor spot with dual sponsons that keep the motor weight closer to center.
There are two editions on the same hull, and the seat is the main difference. The Micro Skiff edition is Coast Guard rated for up to a 6 hp gas outboard, and guys are hitting 16 to 19 mph. It has a teak bench seat that doubles as a poling or sight platform, tiller steering and a heavy duty stainless transom. The Power Kayak edition is set up for a 3 hp equivalent electric like the Newport NK300 or Torqeedo Ultralight, at around 6 to 7 mph with 15 to 20 miles of range depending on your battery. It comes with a Millennium 360 swivel seat, foot steering and pre-plumbing.
Both get a TH Marine hatch up front, YakAttack gear tracks and dual Power-Pole Micro anchor recesses. Both were around $2,690 at the time of the video. It still paddles if your motor quits, and the big bow hatch fits a large lithium battery. If wind or long runs to your spot hold you back, this is worth a look.
Key moments
- 0:00 Introduction to the Crescent Crescraft
- 0:16 Design Philosophy: Kayak vs. Micro Skiff
- 0:47 Physical Specs: Dimensions, Weight, and Capacity
- 1:06 Planing Hull and Stern Design Features
- 1:38 Performance: Gas Outboard Speed and Ratings
- 2:00 Performance: Electric Motor Options and Range
- 2:53 Pricing and Edition Packages
- 3:13 Power Kayak Edition Details
- 3:32 Micro Skiff Edition Details
- 4:02 Rigging, Storage, and Transom Features
- 4:36 Conclusion: Who is this boat for?
Quick takeaways
- Both editions share the same hull. Pick the Micro Skiff for a tiller gas outboard or the Power Kayak for an electric motor with foot steering.
- The Micro Skiff edition is rated for up to a 6 hp gas outboard.
- On a 3 hp equivalent electric, expect around 6 to 7 mph and 15 to 20 miles depending on your battery.
- The bow hatch has room for a large 60 or 100 amp hour lithium battery.
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