Last time we checked in on Dr. Vannoy (4/21/2011), the ongoing mania was transforming a 1973 Sidney Vannoy 16' hull into an ass-kicking, ultralight, tiller steer poling skiff. This plan has been modified. The 1973 Sidney Vannoy 16' hull is now slated to become a tomato planter.
Dr. Vannoy’s New Skiff Plan is to build a modified Flats Stalker 18 (FS18) from scratch. (For more information on the FS18, check out Fruit Fly’s blog. He blogged all about building his FS18, the GB. He now uses his web presence to push novelty coolers. http://fruitfly-flatsstalker18build.blogspot.com/) Dr. Vannoy’s modifications are aimed at widening the bottom of the FS18. Long story short, Dr. Vannoy’s version of the FS18 will have a 46” transom instead of the standard 37” transom. This has the effect of making the skiff extra stable. Modified FS18 will have a manual jack plate. Trim tabs are unlikely.
The Vannoy trailer will be used for the modified FS18. It needs a new tire, a winch and a title (title?), but otherwise it’s in good shape and is a tailor-made skiff trailer. Ruben Lopez trailer is for sale, in case you know anybody who’s looking. The asking price is currently unknown, but we’ll post that as soon as we find out. So check back frequently for updates.
Three color schemes are under consideration. Each candidate scheme has 3 colors: two shades of the same color and a contrasting color. Dr. Vannoy is keeping the color concepts under wrap until a decision has been decided. Again, check back frequently for updates.