Boat: Model is Gator Trax 14-16’x44” GT Model or Equal • Length – from bow to stern: 14-16’ • Bottom Hull Width 44” • Top Hull Width 63” • Transom Height: mandatory 19-22” • Side Height: mandatory True 17-19 “ • Aluminum Hull thickness at least .125” (thickness of aluminum used to build the boat) • Due to the size of the boat (<20’), floatation is required by USCG to be built within the vessel. • Front deck with floatation - mandatory • Welded Cleats - 1 on bow, 2 in rear port and starboard, 2 at midship – port and starboard - preferred • 18” depth Center Bench seat with top storage hatch - mandatory • Fuel Tank: Plastic 6 gallons • Driver side ½ box for seat • 1 - 12 Volt cranking battery • 15” Huntdeck with floatation = Huntdeck is an industry term used for a covered void space behind the rear deck to keep the nose of the boat down when taking off from a stop. Shallow water feature. Safety aspect - in case there is a man overboard. Person can re-board the boat on the Huntdeck. - mandatory Trailer: Tennessee Trailers, Model is GT54 or Equal • Minimum 2650 lb axle • 14” tires • 4 adjustable bunks with Teflon coat • Galvanized - mandatory • Spare tire and mount • No brakes on trailer • Swivel jack – mandatory • LED lights - preferred • Step in front and in back of tires • Boat tie down straps - mandatory • Safety chains • Side guides (adjustable)
