May 2022 · 18 EVO X

2022 Black and Tan EVO X with a Mercury 60R

2022 Black and Tan EVO X with a Mercury 60R — delivery walkaround

This shallow floating Black and Tan EVO X just left our shop and is powered by a Mercury 60R

Build notes

This black-and-tan 18 EVO X is one of the first East Cape builds with the Mercury 60R, an engine the shop had on hand for over a year waiting for the right owner. Testing settled on a three-blade, 14-pitch prop mounted in the third hole, running mid-to-high 30s loaded with two people and a livewell. It also carries a 24-volt Minn Kota i-Pilot Terrova and a Power-Pole Micro, headed to the central Florida and Tampa Bay area.

Taken from the walkaround — what Kevin points out on the boat.

Fishing Tampa

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Every East Cape is built to order in Longwood, Florida — one at a time, around how its owner fishes. This is one of them.