2016 Andros 26 Tarpon PANGA mojito GAUSE built CENTER CONSOLE bay FLATS hybrid

You are bidding on a 2016 Andros 26 Tarpon, an Evinrude G2 300 E-Tech outboard with 240 hours. Andros is considered one of the primier hybrid fishing boats in the industry. From quick offshore runs capable of handling 4 foot seas with ease while staying bone dry, to literally floating in 10 inches of water in the back country flats of SouthFlorida & the Keys. Fly for Bone fish early in the morning, and then run deep for Mahi, Grouper, and Cobia later in the afternoon. There truly is not a more Versatile fishing machine than the 26 Tarpon by Andros. This boat is fully loaded with all the bells and whistles to make it it easy and fun when going to your favorite fishing hole. The spotting tower where you can see the bait and game fish is a must have in a boat like this. The dual station tower is simply the best, and it must be experienced to understnad how needed it us, and also amazing!!! There is nothing like the view from a dual station tower. Andros Boatworks developed the Tarpon 26 to be a hybrid saltwater fishing boat with the ride and stability of a V-bottom offshore hull and the shallow 10” (0.25 m) draft of a flats boat. She’s designed with a sharp entry at the bow to cut through waves and she has a delta pad in the keel to improve efficiency and speed. Andros builds the boat on a custom basis so owners can go as light or as heavy as they want when it comes to fishing equipment.

OPTIONS

* Porta Jack Plate

* Dual Station Tower /Powdercoated

* 10' Power Pole Blade

* Blue UnderWater Lights

* Windlass Anchor

* J.L. Audio Stereo System with amps/ Bluetooth

* Rear Bench Seat and Family Cushion Package

* Dive Platform & Ladder

* VHF Radio

* Dive Platform & Ladder

* LENCO XL Trim Tabs

* Compass

* Garmin Touchscreen Chartplotter/w Enima 2 Combo Unit

* Dual Batt & Switch

* Dual Axle Trailer Aluminum

* Colored Hull

ABOUT ANDROS

Andy Eggebrecht, president of Andros Boatworks, brought the Andros Tarpon 26 down to Miami from Sarasota for a firsthand look. The Tarpon 26 can be described as a combination of stable offshore fishing craft and shallow-running flats skiff. A foam-filled under-deck provides positive flotation for the hull. At 26 feet, 2 inches and with the high-flared bow of a Caribbean panga, this boat handles well in offshore swells. Conversely, with only 6 inches of water needed to run, this boat can fish the flats. Base features include composite, no-wood construction hull; 1,500 gph automatic bilge pump; 40-gallon baitwell in the transom; trim tabs by Lenco; 21-inch motor-mount PortaBracket; aluminum leaning post with four rocket launchers; two insulated fish boxes in the forward casting deck; and heat-shrink, sealed wire connections throughout.

With the Porta Bracket jack plate raised to its highest position, the propeller is actually above the bottom of the boat. This gives the boat better maneuverability when running in shallow water. The hull draft is only 10” (0.25 m).

To keep bait calm, the 40 gallon (151 L) livewell has a clear acrylic hatch, rounded corners and a light blue finish, and a LED light.

The Andros Boatworks Tarpon 26 is built by fishermen for fishermen – and fisherwomen, too. Some of her fishing features include four ss rod holders in the gunwales, two 4” rigging tubes in the stringers. The bait well pump is an 1100 gph Rule, with high-speed pick up and ball-valve shut off. There is also an inline bait pump filter.

can be found in the transom, complete with LED lights and a clear-viewing hatch with gasket in the top. Forward there are two 6.5’ (1.98 m) fishboxes. In the starboard quarter there is a shallow insulated compartment that is self-draining that can be used as an ice chest or any number of things.

Beneath the hatch in the aft port corner there are fresh- and raw-water washdowns with quick disconnect fittings and coiled hoses.

The Evinrude E-TEC G2 300 is probably the most technically advanced outboard engine on the market in class. In a nutshell, this 3.4 L engine provides 4-stroke fuel economy at cruising speeds with 2-stroke torque at the low and mid RPM ranges. Its strongest suit, however, is its low-maintenance design which integrates this steering and gear shifting into the body of the engine with no external rods or cylinders. Scheduled maintenance isn’t required for 5 years or 500 hours.The E-TEC G2 has an internal oil reservoir, an 81-degree tilt range, and has auto-winterization. Its beltless magneto system is more reliable than the automobile-type alternators used on most other outboards. The engine was designed from the beginning to be saltwater-ready and carries a 5-year factory backed warranty which includes corrosion.

Andros offers the Tarpon 26 with outboard power up to 300-hp and an owner can choose between a single or twins from all the major manufacturers. We tested the boat with a single 300-hp Evinrude E-TEC G2 300 turning a 15 3/8” x 18” Rebel three-blade stainless-steel prop through a 1.85:1 reduction. The boat’s tested weight was 4,180 lbs. (1,896 kg).We hit a top speed of 51.3 mph at 5500 rpm and burned 23.95 gph. Best cruise came at 3500 rpm where we hit 29.7 mph and burned 8 gph, giving the boat a range of 266.4 statute miles. In acceleration tests, the boat planed in 3.6 seconds and ran to 20 mph in 3.6 seconds and to 30 mph in 4.4 seconds.

Showing the efficiency of the single 300-hp engine, the Tarpon 26 got 3.7 mpg at her best cruising speed at 3500 rpm.

Because the Tarpon 26 is a hybrid, an experienced captain can decide how he wants to turn her. With her sharp bow entry and fairly deep deadrise amidships, a driver can lean her into a turn at speed like deep or semi-V-bottom design and she’ll track cleanly through the arc. Because of the flatter 12-degree deadrise in the Tarpon 26’s aft running surface, a driver in search of a more thrilling ride can come into a turn hotter and slide the boat through the move. Our test captain tried both ways and felt the boat handled predictably using each approach. Remember that this boat was designed for protected water and near-coast fishing. For that duty she has some superb attributes including, shallow draft and a flattish bottom for speed and stability.

Her sharp bow entry and flat aft running surface make the Andros Boatworks Tarpon 26 fun to drive in turns.

Andros Boatworks is located in Sarasota at 1520 Northgate Boulevard.
Phone number: 941.809.3505
www.Androsboats.com

Specifications

Length: 26′ 2″
Beam: 8′ 0″
Dry weight: 3,400 lbs.
Draft: 10 inches
Max horsepower: 300 hp (twin engines available)
Fuel capacity: 110 gallons
Livewell: 40 gallons, lighted

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