2018 Custom River Master

This 2018 custom-built 22-foot aluminum bay boat was designed and outfitted for serious fishing. Powered by a Yamaha engine with dual motors—the main engine showing approximately 50 hours and a kicker motor at 170.8 hours—the boat runs with minimal use. A Minn Kota 36V trolling motor was installed in June 2023 and has been used only three times. A spare four-blade prop is included.

The layout centers on fishing capability with an 11-foot-six-inch carpeted rod locker featuring strip lighting, six rod holders with multiple accessory systems, and an in-floor fish box. An integrated bait cooler is mounted on the rear swim deck. The boat includes custom River Wild branded tackle storage, filet and cutting boards, and a garbage can. Seating consists of four lockers with built-in storage and cup holders, plus a pedestal captain's chair with a Fish-Fighter organizer. Dual washdown pumps, hand-wash station with warm water, and both automatic and manual bilge pumps support operations.

Recent electrical upgrades include dual house batteries and a 36V lithium battery pack with onboard charger installed in April 2025; the lithium unit has never been charged or discharged. LED floor and rod locker lighting, along with Bluetooth monitoring capability for the battery system, provide modern convenience. A Lowrance HDS-7 display was added in 2023, and a Bluetooth stereo with four speakers handles audio.

The boat includes a full Bentley cover, motor covers, a Lewmar anchor with 300 feet of rope, USCG-approved throw ring, first-aid kit, whistle, and air horn. Fuel capacity is 45 gallons.