2005 SAILFISH 218 WAC WALKAROUND Engine: YAMAHA 200 HPDI Run Time: 160 hrs LOA HULL Only 21′ 3″ 6.48 M Length Rigged 23′ 3″ 7.09 M Beam 8′ 6″ 2.59 M Fuel Capacity 95 GAL 360 L Fresh Water 6 GAL 23 L Approximate Weight 3000 LBS 1,360.8 KG Cockpit Depth Rear 26″ 66.04 CM Draft – Hull 18″ 45.72 CM Deadrise (Multi Angle) 22° – 24° Battery Capacity 2 Rod holders 8 Bridge Clearance 100″ 2.54 M Price: MAKE OFFER

2005 SAILFISH 218 WAC – 200 YAMAHA – TRAILER – FRESHLY SERVICED
Our 2005 Sailfish 218 WAC Walkaround is powered by a well-serviced 200 Yamaha HPDI outboard with less than 160 total hours since new. 1-owner boat who always had the engine flushed after each use and who pampered this baby with an open checkbook. Nifty layout with integrated swim platform, removable jump seats on either side of the engine well, pedestal captains bench with back rest. Yellow hull. Factory hardtop with radio box. She gets out of the hole in a snap and opens up way over 43 MPH. A Sailfish deck, mated to Sailfish’s popular and proven 218 hull. The result is a walk-around with no equal. The deck features a well appointed and roomy V-berth as well as a self bailing, non-skid deck, and amble storage. Wide walkways provide good 360-degree fishability. At twenty one feet, this walk-around offers comfort and amazing fishability, while providing a smooth, dry ride. The perfect package for your hardcore fishing buddies and family alike. INSTALLED OPTIONS Hard Top Enclosure
VHFClarion CD Stereo w/SpeakersEZ Load’r Trailer 2-axleColored Hull – YellowFreshwater on Aft Deck – Shower
Tilt SteeringLeaning Post Back RestSpreader LightRocket LaunherLENCO Trim TabsFEATURES Spacious Walk-in CabinBattery SwitchBronze Garboard Drain PlugCabin HatchElectric HornIn-Cabin Net Storage and CD-StereoRecessed Cup HoldersHydraulic SteeringWalk-Thru Transom DoorFull InstrumentationAutomatic Bilge PumpBuilt-in Boarding LadderPorta-PottiStainless Steel Rod HolderStereo AM FMGALLERY


















Boating World’s “Boat of the Month” Small Size Fits All
Sailfish’s 218 WAC uses smarts instead of size for its roomy cabin and fishing space, all for a small price. Sailfish’s new 218 WAC compact cuddy proves it isn’t the size of the dog in the fight that counts — it’s the size of the fight in the dog. When the grouper hits, the angler strikes hard and misses … again. So far, the angler on the starboard side has more swings and misses than a professional baseball pitcher at the plate with a throbbing hangover. Denny Warren, vice president of sales and marketing at Sailfish Boats, has already put two nice gag grouper in the box and offers to switch sides, reasoning that he must be right over the reef’s hotspot. Of course, he promptly gets a hit on the other side and apologetically wrestles a keeper red grouper to the surface. Earlier that morning, the crew of the Bimini blue Sailfish 218 WAC is grateful to be pulling away from the dock in Carrabelle, Florida, not only in anticipation of the day’s fishing, but also to escape the cloud of no-see-ums that’s merrily tormenting its occupants. Carrabelle appears to be one of the last communities on the Gulf Coast that can lay claim to actually being a “sleepy fishing village.” But while this panhandle community of 1,500 Carrabelleans — about an hour south of Tallahassee — is largely unknown to the outside world, area anglers know that it’s a great place to fish for a wide variety of species. Settling into the helm for the 20-mile offshore run, it suddenly occurs to the driver that the hefty, stainless-steel wheel, complete with spinner knob, is on the “American” side rather than the usual starboard-side placement. This setup seems to give you more room by allowing the whole helm station to be placed as far left as possible. The throttle control is mounted on a dash pedestal, which puts it in perfect position. There’s plenty of room to mount two big-screen electronics displays on the fairly upright console that provides an ideal platform for optimum visibility. But perhaps the first thing you notice (besides the no-see-ums) is that a single Yamaha F150 4-stroke powers the Sailfish. Although it’s a great engine, it doesn’t seem like it could possibly be enough power to get the job done. Wrong again. Once out of the no-wake zone, the pilot jams the throttle, and the Sailfish pops on plane in just under four and a half seconds and accelerates to 30 mph in a respectable time of just less than seven seconds. At this cruise speed, the Sailfish registers at 82 decibels, which is extremely quiet, largely due to the masterful job Yamaha has done to dampen noise. But credit also goes to Sailfish for creating a windshield that effectively blocks the wind without creating noise-producing vortices. OK, now for the moment of truth: top end. Cracking the whip on the herd of 150 ponies, the driver trims it up as far as possible, and they reach 40 mph by the skin of their teeth. Probably shouldn’t have had that second McGriddle before the test, not to mention the boat being fueled to go offshore. Most of the time, the conditions offshore dictate the speed you can run, and often you can’t even go 30 mph without chiropractic intervention. Although Warren says about 70 percent of the people who buy this boat get it with the F150, you can power it up to 225 hp. And since Sailfish only uses brand “Y” outboards, it’s hard not to picture a Yamaha F225 on the transom of this boat, which should net a top speed in the mid to high 40s. Unfortunately, for testing purposes at least, the Gulf of Mexico is as flat as an Iowa cornfield, so the 20-mile ride is uneventful. In short order they reach the reef, where they prepare to anchor in the clear 62-foot-deep jade water. Those tossing out the hook for the first time on the Sailfish 218 are in for a pleasant surprise because you can actually get to the bow without climbing over the windshield, going up through the overhead cabin hatch, or doing a “Flying Wallenda” tightrope act along a narrow gunwale. On both sides of the cabin there are a pair of steps that lead to the 12-inch-wide walkways that give you plenty of room to leisurely stroll to the anchor locker or even head to the bow to chase a fish. This is more room than you typically see on even some 30-foot cuddy cabin boats. No wonder WAC (walk-around cabin) is capitalized. Another pleasant surprise is that there’s both a roomy, flat, non-skid area to stand on as you open the hanging anchor locker to toss out the hook, as well as a knee-high bow rail, which provides extra security. Although there’s no bow cleat, there’s a pair of extra-large optional pop-up cleats not far off the centerline. On the way out to the grouper grounds, they stop at a grass flat and put two dozen pinfish into the 24-gallon livewell located in the transom. And when they arrive at the reef, rigging is easy with the built-in three-drawer tackle box. Several nice touches include the trio of rod holders on top of the transom (in addition to the pair on each gunwale) and even a pair of cupholders back yonder that sees considerable use because of the near-90-degree temperature. There’s a 145-can Quick and Cool Igloo cooler under the leaning post that has to be pulled out in order to open the lid. To keep it secure when running, there are a pair of prongs that fit into rubber receivers, but pulling it out requires a sharp jerk to disengage it, making it a little awkward to use. There’s no in-floor fish box, but you can either use the Igloo or a 30-gallon compartment under the leaning post that drains overboard. There’s loads of fishing room in the cockpit, and its 26-inch depth proves to be perfect: tall enough to brace your thighs on when wrestling a grouper out of its hole, and low enough to lean over and grab the fish
if need be. A popular option for divers is the freshwater shower at the stern that’s not too far from the telescoping stainless-steel boarding ladder that hides underneath a cover on the ample swim platform. Fortunately, the wind freshens on the ride home, and when the Sailfish gets close to the coastline, a strong tide creates a nasty little chop — although if you had your eyes closed, you’d never know because the ride is extremely soft. A lot of small cuddy-cabin boats don’t do so well in rough water, but the Sailfish 218 has a true offshore hull design that features an ultra-sharp 50-degree entry that tapers off to 24 degrees at the center of the stern and softens a little to become 22 degrees as you move outward from the centerline. This can be a tricky thing for small cuddy cabins because if you don’t do it right, you’ll end up with a boat that’s tippier than Mayberry’s Otis on a Saturday night, but the 218 doesn’t display this trait. Weighing 3,000 pounds, the 218 has a wide, 8-foot-6-inch beam and reverse chines. Placing heavy items like batteries and the fuel tank deep into the hull’s centerline helps give the 218 WAC good side-to-side stability, although the test boat doesn’t have the popular hard-top option like many buyers choose. The Sailfish comes with standard Lenco trim tabs, and when heading into the chop, they are used to bring the bow down while simultaneously lifting the stern, so the boat rides level and uses its ultra-sharp entry to deliver a really soft ride. One of the few things this boat lacks is a leaning-post grab rail for those passengers who want to stand behind and ride shotgun — the best place when conditions are rough. This is one of those boats you can’t fully explain. It’s barely longer than 21 feet, so it’s much smaller than most cuddy cabin boats on the market, yet it has a roomy, fully equipped cabin with lots of headroom. With the standard filler cushion in place, two adults can sleep comfortably on the firm surface — even those more than six feet tall, provided they don’t mind a little foot overhang when fully stretched out. There’s a sink with a freshwater spigot that is fed by a six-gallon tank with a countertop and storage beneath. In addition, the standard package includes a butane stove, portable head, carpeted header, cockpit table and even a pair of racks to store six fishing rods. A nice, inexpensive option is the pair of twin 36-can Igloo coolers, which stow away neatly in the cabin or can be placed in the stern corners of the cockpit, using the handles to cleverly secure them in the molded-in slots. Despite its size, the 218 WAC meets the requirements to allow you to claim it as a second home, enabling you to deduct the interest from your payments (as always, see your tax professional first). Sailfish has done a masterful job of space utilization in order to make this a small cuddy cabin boat that doesn’t feel small. Although serious anglers might eschew this boat for the newly introduced center console model that boasts the same hull, they might be surprised to learn that from the leaning-post back, the two boats have identical fishing cockpits. The 218 WAC is easily trailerable with most mid-sized SUVs or pick-ups and would be a great choice for those who like to take their boat where the action is and be near the fish when dawn arrives. Sailfish boats are constructed with premium components, feature good fit and finish, and are backed with a 10-year warranty. But the best part might be the price. When it’s configured with the Yamaha F150 4-stroke, along with the Pro Fishing package and Yamaha gauge package, the 218 WAC has a base price of $41,320. And even when it’s equipped with the F225 outboard and a host of popular options like the colored hull and hard top, you still don’t crack the $50,000 mark, not counting shipping, taxes and dealer prep. Small cuddy cabin boats are versatile and open up a large amount of options, but when you find one that doesn’t feel at all small, then you have the best of both worlds. Comments from an actual owner (THC Meat73:) “I have the Sailfish 218 Walkaround with 200 HPDI. I got most of the options, offshore pac, fishing pac, plus a few more. I was coming from a Sea Hunt 202. I am constantly impressed with the workmanship on the boat. Well thought out and well put together. The ride is unbelievable compared to the Sea Hunt. ( I liked my Sea Hunt, but was looking for a little more offshore capability) I fish in the Gulf, so the chop is what I face. The biggest difference in the ride, is the lack of “slamming”. After a wave, the boat swooshes back into the water with out any jarring reentry. I was amazed at the speed I could keep up and be comfortable. It is about useless to say I…”was doing X in X seas, because everybody judges the seas differently. On a rougher but fishable gulf day…3-4 was the forecast, medium period…I could make about 17-18 mph(GPS) into a head sea without feeling uncomfortable at all. Boat was rising and falling alot, but never smacked upon re-entry. It laid down to about 3 or so , and returning with a following see I could make high twenties working the throttle. Being a smaller boat with a lot of dead rise you do have to work the tabs a bit, but it is well worth it. I would not have gone offshore in the old boat, but had a great day. The components and hardware are very good. The boat is well thought out, and I have been able to identify only one thing I would consider a design flaw. The boat had a large cooler (120 quarts I think) under the leaning post. It had these two weird suction cup snaps that hold it in place. It was awkward to use, so I removed them, threw in some 5200, and attached to small loops that I now use with a bungee cord. Works much better for me. The boat does not have an in deck fish box with might be a negative for some. I do a lot of bottom fishing, and I would guess you could get maybe a 100lbs of fish in the cooler. I bought a fish bag as my backup. Live well is 30 gallons and works great. We had about 30-35 1/4lb threadfins in, and they all lived until they met their big buddies down deep. Leaning post is awesome and comfortable with the back rest. The bolsters come up to the thigh and I’m 6’3”. The boat had room to bottom fish four, but might be a tad crowded. It fits great for three. Cabin is a little nicer than others I looked at in the same size range. Access to the front is great. Large anchor locker and room to throw the net. The boat broke 46 on gps, and cruises over thirty with what I consider low rpms 3400 or so. Overall, the boat has exceeded my expectations. Im MY Opinion it is probably one of the best built/ value in the mid tier boats. I have only been on a few of the “top tier boats”, but I think while maybe a little short, the Fish is very close. I liked it better than the Key West, Sea Pro, Sea Swirl, Sea Hunt and all those around their. The Sailfish are a little more $ than these, but I think they are worth. My .02 cents.” http://www.thehulltruth.com/boating-forum/52559-sailfish-218-review.html

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