The Island Girl is a custom built 26’ Alaskan Hewescraft. Manufactured in 2017, the Island Girl was built in Colville, Washington. With only 4 working seaons under her belt she is still in “show room” condition and has been able to keep her new boat smell!
She was made with an open bow area with space for passengers to sit and enjoy the front of the boat. The back deck is also large enough to allow viewing for all the passengers on board. Inside the boat the windows are large and low enough that, even while seated, there is a clear view of scenery and wildlife.
From a captain’s perspective, this boat handles rough water very well and with a single V8 300 Yamaha engine–this boat will fly!
Other amenities include a cooler (where complimentary non-alcoholic drinks can be found), personal cubby space and (last but certainly not least) a, small, but fully functioning marine bathroom.
If you would like to take a closer look at Hewescraft boats check out their website at: http://www.hewescraft.com/products/alaskan/
Island Girl is a custom built 26′ Hewescraft
Passengers are welcome to be standing while on the back deck–there is room for all 6 passengers on this deck
The long bench seat, behind the captains seat, offers comfortable seating for up to 5 passengers
Bow & back deck can be used for passenger viewing
Captain Amber on the Island Girl watching Steller Sea Lions
The short bench seating, behind the left front seat, offers comfortable seating for 2 passengers
Passengers must be seated while in the bow area–with a family the bow can easily accommodate 5 passengers
Captain Jayleen speaking to guests from the outside of the boat–although guests are not allowed on the side of the vessel sometimes captains will use it as a way to speak to guests easier
Interior highlights include a “bucket” seat for both captain and co-captain and bow access through front hatch door
Island Girl on her way to find more whales, in the Inside Passages of SE Alaska