January 2023 · 19 VHP

2023 ECB VHP with a Mercury 115 ProXS

2023 ECB VHP with a Mercury 115 ProXS — delivery walkaround

Check out the full walk around of another beautiful VHP to leave the shop lately.

Build notes

Built for a first responder through East Cape's public-safety program, this 19 VHP runs a Mercury 115 Pro XS with Bennett tabs and a Power-Pole Pro Series, good for mid-40s to low-50s mph. The console carries a 12-inch Simrad, and the deck combines double-thick pleated cushions with gray SeaDek, a Minn Kota guide-mount trolling motor, and an oversized casting platform in two positions. It's headed for Tampa Bay tarpon, snook, and inshore sight fishing, with enough range for light offshore grouper trips.

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.