2003 Other 8.5 - For Sale at Lake Placid, FL 33852 - ID 624683

2003 Other 8.5

Lake Placid, FL

$999

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Specifications

Type

Canoe / Kayak / Paddle
Make / Model

Other / 8.5
Year / Condition

2003 / Used
Length

8'
Engine Detail

Suzuki (Single Outboard)
Horse Power

4 HP
Fuel Type

Gas
HIN

WOK85066K203
Stock #

U-SR-66K203
Boat Location

Lake Placid, FL
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Description

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*THE FOLLOWING DESCRIPTION MAY NOT REPRESENT THE EXACT UNIT DISPLAYED*
The 2003 Boss Boat 8.5 Yachtsman is a unique, highly durable rigid-hull dinghy designed specifically to serve as a tough-as-nails yacht tender, shore boat, or pocket utility craft. Unlike traditional Rigid Inflatable Boats (RIBs) of this size, Boss Boats carved out a dedicated following by replacing inflatable fabric tubes with a solid, high-density foam-filled fiberglass hull mimicking the stability of a RIB without any of the deflation or puncture risks.### Key Features & SpecificationsThe Boss 8.5 is built to take a beating from docks, rocky beaches, and davits while maintaining a stable, unsinkable footprint.Length: 8' 6" Beam: 4' 10" Hull Type: Rigid Trimaran / Modified V-hull with molded-in rigid perimeter "tubes."Weight: Approx. 125 lbs (dry hull)Capacity: Rated for up to 4 persons or a maximum load of roughly 900 lbs.Max HP: Rated for up to a 10 HP outboard motor.### Performance & Design AdvantagesBecause it is a "hard" dinghy that utilizes a trimaran-style hull shape, the Boss 8.5 offers distinct behavioral advantages over standard small inflatables:No Air, No Tears: Built with a double-enclosed fiberglass hull filled with positive flotation foam. It cannot pop, fade, or tear in the sun, eliminating the need for canvas tube covers (chaps).Stability: The wide, squared-off "tube" shoulders molded into the fiberglass mimic the high initial stability of an inflatable. This makes it incredibly secure when stepping into the boat from a swim platform or a high dock.Efficient Planing: Paired with an 8 HP or 10 HP outboard, the 8.5 gets on plane quickly, even with multiple adults on board, slicing through chop much better than traditional flat-bottom plastic dinghies.### Cockpit & Practical LayoutFor an 8.5-foot boat, the interior space is optimized for pure utility and transporting gear back and forth from the mothership:Molded Interior: Non-skid flooring molded directly into the fiberglass deck ensures secure footing.Seating: Features a integrated molded bench seat layout that provides both structural rigidity and storage underneath.Heavy-Duty Rub Rail: Surrounded by a massive, thick commercial-grade vinyl rub rail bumper, allowing you to bump up against pristine yacht hulls or rough docks without risking damage to either.Davit Ready: Typically comes equipped with heavy-duty lifting eyes molded directly into the transom and bow for easy hoisting onto deck cradles or transom davits.