September 2024 · 19 Vantage

2025 Vantage with Yamaha 115 headed to the Virgin Islands

2025 Vantage with Yamaha 115 headed to the Virgin Islands — delivery walkaround

This amazing 2025 Vantage powered by a Yamaha 115 left the shop recently with personalized touches like center console, Black Fly bench, bimini, and more. Thank you again for letting us build your dream boat.

Build notes

This 19 Vantage heads to St. Thomas in the Virgin Islands for owners who found the model at the Blackfly Lodge. It runs a Yamaha 115, the shop's favorite in that class, with Bennett trim tabs, a Minn Kota Terrova on the bow power pucks, and a second trolling-motor mount at the stern for pole-and-fly days. A shortened casting platform adds a stability bar for rough beach water, a guide bench separates captain and clients, and the bimini adjusts to chase shade.

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

Fishing Virgin Islands

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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.