2025 Carolina Skiff 162 JLS

The 2025 Carolina Skiff 162 JLS is a 16-foot center console built from composite fiberglass construction with no wood elements. The hull features a high-density foam core transom, molded fiberglass deck liner, and fiberglass grid system. Deck surfaces are non-skid, and the boat is fitted with stainless steel hardware including bow and stern eyes, multiple cleats, a grab rail, and a tilt helm steering wheel. The rigid rub rail has a black chrome insert.

The console sits forward with a binnacle control shifter, Teleflex steering cable, and an instrumentation panel showing speed, fuel level, voltage, and RPM. A quick-disconnect windshield is included, along with a marine horn, six flush-mounted rod holders, helm and front passenger seats with diamond-pleated upholstery, and passenger handles. Storage compartments include molded bow storage with marine board lids and an under-deck battery storage area.

The bow features a diamond-pleated fishing seat with an 11-inch pole and a 24-volt trolling motor plug. The stern includes an 18-gallon livewell with friction-hinge lid, fuel-water separator, 500 GPH bilge pump, 500 GPH aerator pump, and a swim platform with a three-step telescopic ladder. Battery switch and electrical busbar access are located in the stern. A trailer is included.

Optional upgrades available include Bay Star hydraulic steering with tilt helm, bow cushion set, and a JBL Bluetooth audio system with four marine speakers.