18’6″ Sportsman Challenger – Landing Craft Side Console All Welded Aluminum Boat

About This Boat

The Sportsman model is a simplified landing craft design to maximize space and decrease weight. It is an ideal work boat or suited to those looking to bring their ATV to remote areas. An excellent design for anyone with water access property. Built with a high bow door and vee bottom, these boats will go where any other model of boat will go and then some! With a wider beam and larger bow door than the 18' standard model, the XW (extra wide) model is ideal for those who need a little more "hauling" capabilities.

This Boat Is Ideal For ...

Budget

Crabbing

Exploring

Fishing

Fresh Water

Hunting

Prawning

River

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Standard Features List

1 x 4-way waterproof switch on dash
4 x 9″ welded aluminum cleats
1 x 12 V power socket with USB port & LED light
1 x Battery – single SRM 24 with wiring, breaker & box
1 x Bilge pump – 1250 GPH – manual on/off
1 x Brackets for transducer & sacrificial anode
1 x Chines & gunnels fully welded
3 x Drain plugs
1 x Drop down bow door (ramp) with hand winch, single system pulley on bow door, safety lock & gasket
1 x Engine well mount for 25″ motor, no motor well
1 x Flotation – closed cell polyurethane spray foam under decks & gunnels
1 x Heavy duty custom hull graphic
1 x Keel guard on hull bottom (beaching wear strip)
1 x Navigation lights (LED)
1 x Side storage trays – full length
4 x Tie-downs (flush) on deck
1 x Vinyl covered plywood deck
3 x Welded bow & transom eyes with stainless steel inserts
1 x Welded aluminum side console
1 x Wide walk-around gunnels

18’6″ Sportsman Challenger – Landing Craft Side Console Standard Specification

Capacity (People): 4

Horsepower Range: 115-150

Bow Door Width: 4'-41/2"

Beam: 7'-10"

Freeboard: 32"

Dead Rise: 16°

Bottom Width: 7'-0"

Hull Weight: 1,500 lbs

Bottom Plate: 3/16" 5086

Side Plate: 1/8" 5052

Fuel Tank: Optional

Tow Weight: 3,400 lbs

Make It Yours - Available Customization Options

Exterior
Interior
Nav & Electronics
Fishing
Power
Docking
Technical
Delivery

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.
Heavy duty aluminum-framed window
Solar film on front windows
Transom exit door

Canvas
Bimini top	Bimini top for console

Lighting
Cockpit lighting	LED light in welded housing
Docking lights	x2 LED docking lights
Spotlight and mount
Transom light	Small flush mount (LED) light installed on transom

Paint And Finish
Bottom paint	Trilux II bottom paint available on all models
Clear coat protection
Boat name decal	Available on sides (2) of all boat models. Also available: boat name and place decal on transom
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

Safety
Boat hook	Telescopic 8'-0 boat hook
Fire extinguisher	Various makes and models available
First aid kit
Life jacket	Various sizes and models available
Small vessel safety kit
Throw line

Electrical
Stereo and speakers
Electric fan
Breaker panel upgrade	Added options and/or upgrades available
12 V Power socket	Includes USB port and LED light
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
Storage bench seat	Storage bench seat with or without upholstery
Seat slide

Electronics
Garmin GPSMap
Garmin echoMAP	Various Garmin echoMAP options available
Compass
VHF radio	Various models available, both handheld and fixed-mount.
Garmin map chip	Available for various locations
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
VHF radio	Various models available, both handheld and fixed-mount.

Downriggers
Downrigger bracket pad mount
Downrigger cannon ball holders
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 holders welded on bow railings
Rod holder - 2 sets of 3 welded holders bolted to cabin top sides
Rod storage

Fish Box Liners
Fish box liner	Fish box liner for under deck storage compartment

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

Aux Motors
Auxiliary motor bracket	Motor bracket welded to transom
Transom platform	Full width transom platform with integrated auxiliary mount

Trim Tabs
Trim tabs

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

Cleats
Aluminum welded cleat	Cleats available in 8" and 9" sizes
Flush mounted cleat	Cleat - flush mount (tie-down)

Fenders
Polyform fender

Lighting
Spotlight and mount
Docking lights	x2 LED docking lights

Docking
Samson dock lines

Deck
Hatch in forward deck	Self draining hatch in forward deck, for Landing Craft models
Side steps	Available options: - 2 fixed/welded to rod tray (side gunnel) - removable on rod tray (side gunnel)
Flushmount tie downs	(4) Flushmount tie downs welded to deck

Grab Rails
Transom handrails	Handrails on transom, with downrigger mounts & cup holders
Bow rails	Various sizes and configurations available

Ladders
Swim ladder	Folding swim ladder with grab handle on transom
Ladder	Available options: - Heavy duty stern mounted dive ladder (open rung) - Stainless steel telescoping under transom 3 rung (cable steering option) - Powder coated

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

Radar Arches
Radar post	Radar post with antenna wings, available in large or small sizes

Bilge Pumps
Automatic bilge pump upgrade	Upgrades available in 1250 GPH, 1500 GPH, 2000 GPH

Fuel Tank
Fuel tank (standard) increase size/per GAL

Hull
Hull keel guard	Beaching wear strip on hull bottom
Transom exit door

Delivery
Delivery	Delivery available across the United States and Canada. Speak to your dealer or call us today 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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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

I just wanted to thank Silver Streak for a great job in building us a new 30′ water taxi that was delivered on time, with no defects and in a clean, turn key condition.

I took the boat out for its first run in all but ideal sea conditions, and I must say I was very impressed with the performance of the hull in tough seas, as well as the maneuverability. The boat has exceeded my expectations in performance and the well designed layout makes the cabin and cockpit space very roomy which is a great feature.

I would have no problem recommending Silver Streak to others.

I want to also thank Travis at Boatland for his great work on managing this build from the buyer’s perspective, taking time to ensure we were constantly updated and on schedule for the build process.

Wayne J.

Location: Campbell River, BC

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