Smoker Craft’s revolutionary Generation 2 Vertex Performance Straketm (VPS) hull sets the standard for high performance in aluminum fishing boat design, providing unrivaled acceleration, unequaled handling and the highest ride quality in the industry.
Specially designed, integrated performance strakes mounted to the V-shaped hull feed nothing but clean, undisturbed water to the propeller for maximum bite. That means enhanced boat controls, greater bow lift and a quicker time to plane — even when running with less horsepower.
Break out to the big water, and you'll immediately feel the VPS difference, with its unprecedented stability and its higher, drier ride. That's something everyone can appreciate.
1 Bow Ribs
6 total ribs running 3” apart on each side of center
2 Center Rod Storage
12-rod capacity Three-level Storage: Top level - Four 8' rods Middle level - Four 7' rods Lower level - Four 6.5' rods
3 One Piece Hull Bottom
6 total ribs running 3” apart on each side of center
4 Battery Storage
Placed mid-ship for better weight distribution
5 Longitudinal Structure
6 beams in total with 3 on each side of center
7 Horizontal Transom Braces
Tied to the 5 transom braces
8 Transom Braces
5 transom braces tied to the longitudinal structure
10 Easy Access to Livewell Fittings
11 Engel Live Bait Well
With 12V plug
12 Full Flotation Foam
Exceeds Coast Guard regulations
13 Integrated Gunnel Track System (IGTS)
The new VPS Hull provides best in class performance including:
- UNDISTURBED WATER TO PROP
- FASTER HOLE SHOT
- QUICKER TIME TO PLANE
- HIGHER & DRIVER RIDE
- GREATER STABILITY
- LESS HP REQUIRED
Best of all, VPS lets you achieve this incredible level of performance with smaller, lighter, more fuel-efficient engines to help reduce ownership costs. Because, let's face it, it's more fun to spend that extra cash on new tackle instead of gas.
Featured on select Adventurer series boats and the Phantom series by American Angler.