Skiff Talk Episode 8: FLOYD 7WT & 10WT (FEAT. Capt. Bryant Wilson x Men's Journal)

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This video is purely informational, and is not an ad or paid endorsement for any particular watercraft or boat product.

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Written overview by Capt. Conner Bryant

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Floyd Skiffs has built a strong reputation in the skiff industry. Their craftsmanship and attention to detail is evident in the finish and performance of their boats. We had the opportunity to examine the 10WT and 7WT skiff up close, and it quickly became clear why Floyd skiffs are so highly regarded. Both of these skiffs had large spray rails, extremely clean rigging and were laid out to maximize fishablilty — while still offering a dry and stable ride. Both of these skiffs can be customized by the builder to order.

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Floyd 10WT

Length: 18’

Weight w/ fuel: 1400lbs

Fuel Capacity: 22 Gal

Draft: 6-8”

Beam: 75.5”

The Floyd 10wt is, in my opinion, a fantastic example of a classic Chris Morejohn design. Large spray rails complimenting the overall lines and design of this skiff really make it stand out from others. Diving into this skiff, from bow to stern the first compartment you’ll see is the spacious bow compartment. This compartment is open and has access to the 22 gallon fuel tank, trolling motor batteries and forward rigging. It also has deep gutters on the hatch to ensure everything stays dry.

Looking aft it's hard to miss the wide gunnels and one of my favorite features that Floyds include, the anchor compartment in the cockpit. Now this does not necessarily have to be an anchor compartment, you can use it for whatever you’d like but I thought it was a cool idea to put a compartment on the deck in the cockpit to offer a little bit more storage.

The console is extremely spacious with a built-in cooler jump seat. The dash set up is simple and has plenty of room on it as well as a large access hatch under the helm so you can access your console rigging.

Moving back to the back deck we see three large compartments. The port side is dry storage, the center is a large live well and the stud is more dry storage and rigging. If you haven’t been able to tell by now this boat has an enormous amount of dry storage especially for it to only be 18’. The poling platform has a folding backrest and a large front step that can act as a seat. The platform is large and clear of the outboard. This particular skiff has a deep tunnel hull with large trim tabs, as well as an Atlas jackplate so Capt. Bryant can maximize those long runs in the skinny water.

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Floyd 7WT

Length:17’ 10”

Weight w/ fuel: 1000lbs

Draft: 5.5”

Beam: 72”

The Floyd 7wt has the same idea build as the 10wt does, being light, dry, and extremely functional. The difference is the 7wt is all about simplicity. This is a “barebones” style skiff. Now, that being said, that has no bearing on the quality and attention to detail the Floyd team has spent on this skiff. From bow to stern, a flat top bow deck with the access being behind the forward bulkhead. When you open the compartment hatch you can access the fuel tank and forward rigging. At the base of the hatch is a wide step up, which is great for not so sure footed anglers, cooler, or anything else you could want readily available.

Moving back this skiff has large wide gunnels as well as rear facing rod storage, which is a fan favorite of mine. The next hatch you’ll see is an aft bulkhead hatch that accesses the aft storage and rigging. This particular skiff is a side console, the console is a sleek simple design that offers plenty of room between the throttle, helm, and switches. One thing I feel like should be mentioned about the Floyd 7wt show much room it has inside of the skiff. Capt. Bryant had a 45qt cooler set up in the center of the boat and there was still plenty of room to walk around without having to step on the gunnels.

The poling platform is large and out of the way of the seating and still gives plenty of room on the back deck. The Yamaha F70 pushes this boat into the 40s. That geared with the large trim tabs allows you to cover ample amounts of ground with minimum fuel burn.

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CHAPTER INDEX:

00:00 Intro

00:51 About Floyd Skiffs

08:21 10wt Poling Platform

08:40 Back Deck Layout

09:16 Center Console

10:19 Anchor Compartment

10:42 Bow Compartment

11:20 Hull Design

12:22 Tunnel Design

13:13 7wt Bow

14:06 Cockpit Overview

14:18 Back Compartment

14:38 Cockpit Layout

17:25 7wt Outboard

18:20 Console

19:09 Ken Baldwin Remarks

22:06 Outro