by Ron Gorka
Sunset Dreams, Inc., located on Pine Island in Lee County, FL is pleased to announce Southwestern Florida Dealerships for both Mitzi Skiffs and C-Hawk boats.
Designed for the shallow water angler and fly fisherman, Mitzi Skiffs are ideally suited for Southwest Florida waters. Manufactured in 15’, 16’ and 17’ models, Mitzi skiffs are available as tiller, center console or side console models. An additional option, the Mitzi Skiff 17’ CC Tournament Model is pictured above. The Mitzi 17 Tournament, in addition to the design features common to all Mitzi Skiff models, comes standard with a bait well console, a rear release well and a built-in fuel tank. A wide variety of options are available including a hydraulic jack plate, power-pole, trolling motor etc. The Mitzi Skiff 17’ Center Console is rated for a 75 hp motor and will perform at up to 45 mph with a 60 hp motor and two passengers.
Mitzi 17 Tournament Specs:
- Length: 16’ 10”
- Beam: 6’ 5”
- Draft: 7” (loaded with 2 anglers, motor, gear and fuel)
- Hull Weight: 530 lbs.
- Modified Vee Hull (11 degree deadrise at transom)
- No wood in any part of the boat!
C-Hawk boats are built in lengths from 16’ to 29’ and in center console and sport cabin configurations. These bay or offshore boats are often used in commercial applications but are nevertheless ideal for the recreational boater or fisherman and have a proven record of toughness and durability since 1977. C-Hawk boats are built in lengths from 16’ to 29’ and in center console and sport cabin configurations. These bay or offshore boats are often used in commercial applications but are nevertheless ideal for the recreational boater or fisherman and have a proven record of toughness and durability since 1977.
Sunset Dreams is located at 5149 Pine Island Road NW, ¼ mile east of the 4-way stop at Pine Island Center. The business is ideally situated with frontage on Pine Island Road, the gateway and only highway access to Pine Island and numerous marinas, boat ramps, and the communities of Bokeelia and St. James City.
Sunset Dreams is a full service marine facility providing mechanical repair and maintenance for boats and all Outboard and Inboard engine makes with technicians certified for Mercury and Yamaha outboard motors as well as re-powers for Suzuki engines. Services include Power Pole sales and service, boat trailer repair and maintenance, boat bottom cleaning and painting and professional detailing. With a 140-slot storage lot, a secure facility under 24-hour surveillance, and a boat consignment and sales assistance program, Sunset Dreams promises to be worthy representatives for Mitzi Skiffs and C-Hawk boats, brands that have been favorites of fishing guides and charter captains for years.
Visit www.Mitziskiffs.com, chawkboats.net or www.sunsetdreams.com for more information.