Silver Streak Boats
6864 West Coast Road
Sooke, BC V9Z 0V2

Toll Free: 1 (877) 659-4143
Local Phone: 1 (250) 642-5300

18’6″ Runabout Soft Top – Challenger All Welded Aluminum Boat

About This Boat

One of our most popular boat models, the classic Silver Streak Challenger has been in production in some variation for 25+ years! With heavy duty sides, solid gunnels, side stiffeners, and lots of leg room. This stable boat offers a big boat feel and separates this boat from the competition. The extra beam and gunnel height makes the Challenger simply the strongest and safest boat in its class. The 18 degree deadrise, integrated delta pad and transom pod all increase fuel economy and stability, while tackling anything the West Coast can throw at it. This vessel has the perfect balance of a big boat feel, while still being maneuverable on a trailer and at sea.

Soft-Tops are one of the more popular trailerable sport fishing vessels we offer. Highly versatile and lightweight, it stores easy (just put the canvas top down and roll in), and like having a convertible car - on a nice day just pop the top down and cruise or fish in the sun. Add an arch for fishing and rod storage and a tow post to tow the kids around the lake!

This Boat Is Ideal For ...

Budget

Crabbing

Exploring

Family Time

Fishing

Fresh Water

Halibut

Lake

Multipurpose

Ocean

Prawning

Salmon

Standard Features List

  • 1 x Welded aft-leaning windshield frame including walk through centre window with 3-piece safety glass & (2) side windows
  • 1 x Canvas 1/2 top with side curtains including all stainless steel hardware
  • 1 x 12 V power socket with USB port & LED light
  • 1 x 4-way fused switch panel on dashboard
  • 5 x 9″ welded aluminum cleats
  • 1 x Battery – single SRM 24 including wiring, breaker & box
  • 1 x Bilge pump -1250 GPH pump – automatic on/off
  • 1 x Bow locker (locking) under dash
  • 1 x Bow railing – low profile
  • 1 x Brackets for transducer & sacrificial anode
  • 1 x Chain locker – self draining with light duty anchor roller and insulated for noise reduction
  • 1 x Chines & gunnels fully welded
  • 1 x Closing storage in transom (locking battery compartment)
  • 2 x Cup holders
  • 1 x Delta pad on keel
  • 2 x Downrigger bracket pad mounts (welded)
  • 3 x Drain plugs
  • 1 x Electric wiper – heavy duty wiper with self-park & switch
  • 1 x External motor bracket for single 25″ shaft engine with auxiliary mount and full width platform
  • 1 x Fish box in rear gunnel with cutting board
  • 1 x Flotation – closed cell polyurethane spray foam under decks & gunnels
  • 1 x Fuel tank (30 Imp Gal/36 US Gal) w/ fuel gauge – built in under deck
  • 1 x Fully welded (non self-bailing) aluminum cockpit deck w/ inspection hatches for fuel connections & wire ways
  • 1 x Glove box
  • 1 x Heavy duty custom hull graphic
  • 1 x Keel guard on hull bottom (beaching wear strip)
  • 1 x Navigation lights (LED)
  • 1 x Non-skid paint on bow & main deck
  • 1 x Passenger grab rail
  • 1 x Side stiffener (per side)
  • 1 x Side storage trays – full length
  • 1 x Steering for single engine, single station – rotary
  • 2 x Storage bench seat (vented) with vinyl upholstered seat & backrest
  • 2 x Swivel Seats – Barry Marine (med) vinyl upholstered on shock absorbing Back-Saver Pedestals & footrest
  • 1 x Under deck storage compartment in cockpit deck
  • 3 x Welded bow & transom eyes with stainless steel inserts

18’6″ Runabout Soft Top – Challenger Standard Specification

Capacity (People): 4

Horsepower Range: 150-175

Beam: 7'-10"

Freeboard: 32"

Dead Rise: 18°

Bottom Width: 7'-0"

Hull Weight: 1,800 lbs

Bottom Plate: 3/16" 5086

Side Plate: 3/16" 5086

Fuel Tank: 30 Imp Gal

Tow Weight: 3,700 lbs

Aft Deck Size: 44 1/2" x 68 1/2"

Make It Yours - Available Customization Options

Windows And Doors
Wiper options

Various options and upgrades include: heavy duty wiper with self-parking and switch, manual wipers, windshield washer system, and pantographic wipers.

Transom exit door
Canvas
Drop curtain

Available in various colours

Lighting
Cockpit lighting

LED light in welded housing

Docking lights

x2 LED docking lights

Transom light

Small flush mount (LED) light installed on transom

Spotlight and mount
Paint And Finish
Bottom paint

Trilux II bottom paint available on all models

Clear coat protection

Sharkhide clear coat will help keep the sheen of your boat and protect the hull

Zolatone paint with clear coat

Zolatone paint on the interior and/or exterior of cabin, soft top & cockpits. Available on all boat models.

Deck Washdown
Deck wash down pump

Hose and sprayer conveniently located in side gunnel

Safety
Fire extinguisher

Various makes and models available

First aid kit
Horn (stainless steel) options

Stainless steel single, twin or trumpet horn installation/upgrades available

Boat hook

Telescopic 8'-0 boat hook

Flares

Additional safety option

Life jacket

Various sizes and models available

Life ring and holder

30" life ring with 50' line & holder

Small vessel safety kit
Throw line
Paddles

Available in 4'-5" and 5'-0" options. Also available: horizontal paddle holders

Head And Shower
Porta potty seat upgrade

Bench seat size increase for manual porta potty

Porta potty

Compact manual toilet

Heaters
Diesel heater

Various diesel heater options available

Electrical
12 V Power socket

Includes USB port and LED light

Breaker panel upgrade

Added options and/or upgrades available

Electric fan

For cabin interior

Wiper options

Various options and upgrades include: heavy duty wiper with self-parking and switch, manual wipers, windshield washer system, and pantographic wipers.

Paint And Finish
Zolatone paint with clear coat

Zolatone paint on the interior and/or exterior of cabin, soft top & cockpits. Available on all boat models.

Seating
Armrests
Jump seat

Side mount jump seat

Seat slide
Electronics
Garmin echoMAP

Various Garmin echoMAP options available

Garmin GPSMap

Different models to choose from

Compass

Ritchie dash mount compass

VHF radio

Various models available, both handheld and fixed-mount.

Garmin map chip

Available for various locations

Garmin radar

Placed on roof top radar post

Stereo and speakers
Batteries
Batteries

Additions and upgrades available, including single, dual, and golf cart batteries.

Lighting
Spotlight and mount
Docking lights

x2 LED docking lights

Breaker Panel
Breaker panel upgrade

Added options and/or upgrades available

Safety
Flares

Additional safety option

VHF radio

Various models available, both handheld and fixed-mount.

Downriggers
Downrigger cannon ball holders

Made by Scotty Plastics

Scotty accessories

Available options:
- electric receptacles
- powerlock rod holder
- swivel mount

Scotty downrigger

Scotty depthpower 30" or 60", includes swivel, cannonball holders & plug wiring

Crab Pot Pullers
Crab pot puller

Ace Line Hauler crab pot puller (100 lb), mounted with power plug, or supply only

Rob And Net Holders
Net holder - welded
Rod storage
Rod holder - 2 sets of 3 welded holders bolted to cabin top sides

Upgrade to powder-coated to match

Steering
Steering upgrades

Available steering options:
- Tilt steering- upgrade
- Flush mount kit for rear steering station

Propellers
Propellor guard

Available in stainless steel or aluminum

Propellor

Stainless steel and aluminum models available

Anchors
Anchor roller - upgrade

Various sizes and options available

Anchor

Windlass or non-Windlass anchors available in various sizes, from light to heavy duty

Cleats
Aluminum welded cleat

Cleats available in 8" and 9" sizes

Flush mounted cleat

Cleat - flush mount (tie-down)

Fenders
Polyform fender
Lighting
Docking lights

x2 LED docking lights

Spotlight and mount
Docking
Samson dock lines
Deck
Side steps

Available options:
- 2 fixed/welded to rod tray (side gunnel)
- removable on rod tray (side gunnel)

Storage compartment under deck

Storage compartment under deck with baffle (2)

Bow Compartments
Self-bailing recessed bow compartment
Grab Rails
Transom handrails

Handrails on transom, with downrigger mounts & cup holders

Ladders
Ladder

Available options:
- Heavy duty stern mounted dive ladder (open rung)
- Stainless steel telescoping under transom 3 rung (cable steering option)
- Powder coated

Swim ladder

Folding swim ladder with grab handle on transom

Tow Posts
Tow post

A number of options are available, including light to heavy duty and welded/fixed or removable.

Radar Arches
Radar arch

Radar arch on cabin top with mounting plates for electronics
Available options:
- removable radar arch
- powder coated radar arch

Bilge Pumps
Automatic bilge pump upgrade

Upgrades available in 1250 GPH, 1500 GPH, 2000 GPH

Hull
Transom exit door
Delivery
Delivery

Delivery available across the United States and Canada. Speak to your dealer for more information.

Licensing
Pleasure craft license

Pleasure craft license. Includes (2) number decals. Canada ONLY.

Trailers
Trailer

Highliner and Roadrunner trailers available for all boats:
- Single axle
- Dual axle
- Galvanized
- With and without drum brakes
- 800lb to 10,000lb capacity

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Why Silver Streak Boats?

Aluminum boats require a lot less maintenance than fiberglass boats. Aluminum is more durable, longer lasting, and easier to maintain. All our boats are available with a selection of bottom paint options to meet your specific boating needs.

Andy Barry - Owner of Silver Streak Boats has been building a reputation for building the finest aluminum boats on the west coast since 1987. Find out for yourself why our aluminum boats are among the most sought after, both new, and used.

All Welded Aluminum Boats means there are no rivets or other seals or connections that weaken overtime, create leaks, and will eventually fail. Welded aluminum boats are among some of the toughest boats out there. Probably why they have become a staple of the west coast.

Our aluminum boats require very little ongoing maintenance. No carpets to maintain, no wood to replace and clean. High quality electrical connections mean minimal effort to maintain. Outboard motors mean a simple "end of life" switch, and protect your investment.

Client Testimonials

Where to begin?
My fondness for boats and fishing began about 73 years ago and I have owned
many. Upon arriving from the waste lands of Ontario with my son in 2017 one of
our first projects was to find a boat in the 17 to 19 foot range that would serve as
a fresh and salt water platform for his young family to enjoy our new and
beautiful Province.
I had long since abandoned the drudgery of fibreglass boats with their rotting
floors, saturated foam flotation and endless polishing. I hate to think of the
wasted hours spent replacing floors, transoms and of course the constant need to
polish gel coat from top to bottom and end to end. Aluminum was the only way to
go for us.
But which aluminum boat? Since we are very particular about our boats we
searched high and low for the best make and model. We kicked the “tires” on just
about everything available on the island and mainland. Having owned a couple of
Crestliners we knew the level of fit and finish we wanted but we needed
something to take advantage of the ocean waters. Lake boats weren’t going to cut
it.
Most of the vessels we looked at were nice enough but nothing stood out in
terms of utility, welds or design. Some weren’t very good at all. We kept looking
until my son’s co-worker, a long time resident of Sooke, suggested we look at a
Silver Streak. A weird name for a boat I thought at the time but it certainly isn’t.
We were absolutely blown away by the quality we saw. Our search ended right
there and then. Here was a boat that stood head and shoulders above everything
we had seen, had every feature and option we wanted for our family and was
locally made by a long term builder. We immediately put in an order for our Race
Rocks…..
We added a couple of custom features and took delivery in June of 2018. Do we
have any regrets? Not one. The more we use it the more we love it and we do
love it. Everything about this boat seems designed to fit our needs like a glove,
everything seems to be in exactly the right place and every aspect of Streak’s

workmanship has exceeded our wildest dreams. And, very importantly, unlike the
other boat choices, we got to choose the engine manufacturer we wanted and we
wanted two stroke performance. Our Streak is up and gone to the fishing grounds
or beach faster than all the four stroke boys. It’s an absolute flier and it’s stable
no matter what you are doing in it. On our lake or on the ocean we have a
marvelous boat in every respect we can think of. Thank you Silver Streak.

Bruce and Jordy

 

Jordan & Bruce B

Location: Vancouver Island, BC

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