1996 Egret 18.9 Flats Boat - Premium Miami-Built Classic with Extensiv

1996 Egret 18.9 Flats Boat - Premium Miami-Built Classic with Extensive Modern Upgrades
Firm - Priced for the Right Buyer Who Recognizes Quality
The Legendary Egret Advantage
This is the flats boat that made Egret's reputation - a genuine Miami-built 1996 Egret 18.9 that delivers the incomparable ride quality and shallow water performance these boats are famous for. When you combine Egret's legendary hull design with over in recent professional upgrades, you get a boat that outperforms many new models at half the price.
Extensive Professional Upgrades (All Within Last 5 Years)
Complete SeaDek Package: Premium 2.5" Teak pattern cockpit floor, top deck, and poling platform
Modern Electronics Suite: Simrad GO5 series engine gauge with NMEA integration
Premium Lighting: LED Shark Eyes and LED Anchor Light for safety and night fishing
Universal Swim Platform: Professional installation with under-mount ladder and safety handrails
Custom Electrical: New switch panel with individual breakers and marine-grade wiring
Stainless Hardware: Rod holders, fuel fill, and mounting hardware throughout
Professional Aluminum Work: Welded platform modifications with powder coat finish
Comfort Upgrades: Folding horizontal backrest and reupholstered seat cushion
Navigation: Compass F82 backup navigation system
What Makes This Special
Miami-built Egrets from the 1990s are the gold standard - superior construction, legendary ride quality, and proven shallow water performance. This hull design has been running the flats for nearly 30 years with good reason. Combined with modern upgrades, you're getting new-boat functionality on a proven platform.
Included: 20-foot push pole for skinny water stalking
Honest Assessment - The Reality
Veteran-owned and selling due to medical reasons. I believe in transparency, so here's what you should know:
The Good (Most Important):
Hull is solid - no soft spots, well-maintained structure
Engine runs strong - Evinrude recently serviced with new fuel pump
Electronics work perfectly - Simrad system is reliable and current
All major upgrades are complete and professional quality
Trailer is functional and will get the boat where you need it
Needs Attention:
Engine occasionally stalls (common Evinrude issue, runs well otherwise)
Power Pole needs attention (hanging on but functional)
Bait well motors need replacement or repair
Trailer could use tire refresh and some light maintenance
One latch needs replacement
Why This Price Makes Sense
Similar Egret hulls without upgrades: -+
New boats with these features: -+
Professional upgrade investment: + documented
Miami-built quality: Priceless and increasingly rare
For the right buyer who understands Egret's reputation and sees the potential, this represents exceptional value.
Perfect For
Experienced boater who can handle minor mechanical items
Serious angler who values shallow water performance
DIY enthusiast looking for a premium platform
Anyone wanting Miami-built quality with modern features
Veteran-Owned Promise
I've maintained this boat with pride and invested significantly in the right upgrades. Medical circumstances require sale, but I won't give it away. The right buyer will recognize the value here.
Viewing & Purchase
Sea trial welcome for serious, qualified buyers
Bring your mechanic - I encourage professional inspection
Cash or bank check only
Clean title in hand
Located in Fort Lauderdale area
This is a boat - no negotiation on dreamers or lowballers. If you know Egrets and understand quality, you'll see why this price is fair. For someone ready to finish what I started, this is your boat.
Serious inquiries only. Call or text with specific questions.