2023 Waterman Wildwater 23

The 2023 Waterman Wildwater 23 is a 23-foot fiberglass flats boat built by Waterman Boatworks in Corpus Christi, Texas. With a hull weight of just 1,200 pounds, this boat is engineered for exceptional shallow-water performance and poling in minimal depths. The hull and skin are cored entirely with PVC foam and ISO resin—a premium construction choice offering greater strength, flexibility, and chemical resistance than traditional ortho resin. The boat runs a single 175-horsepower Yamaha engine and has logged only 17 hours of engine and hull time.

The design includes a tall poling platform accessed by a spiral staircase with handrail, plus a dedicated storage locker for the poling pole integrated into the hull structure. The console features ample space to accommodate a head if desired. Hardware throughout is GEMLUX, and the boat is plumbed with a quick-connect fitting in the bow to accommodate an auxiliary fuel bladder. The open layout reflects careful attention to detail in both fit and finishing.