March 2024 · 19 Vantage

2024 ECB Vantage with a Mercury 115 ProXS

2024 ECB Vantage with a Mercury 115 ProXS — delivery walkaround

Adam goes over an amazing Vantage that left the shop lately powered by a Mercury 115 ProXS. Thank you again for letting us build your dream skiff!

Build notes

This 19 Vantage heads to a saltwater fly-rod maker in Georgia, rigged with a guide-mounted trolling motor, a tarpon scale on the casting deck, and aluminum V-Marine push-pull clips. A removable bench seat with a folding, step-tread backrest doubles as a guide platform or opens fully for hardcore fishing, and interchangeable T-bar and U-bar lean bars adjust to conditions. Power is a Mercury 115 CT on a Bravo One prop.

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

Fishing Georgia

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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.