1997 🔥 FULLY RESTORED BACK COUNTRY 171 PRO GUIDE | MERCURY 115 PRO XS

1997 Back Country 171 Pro Guide — Complete Cap-Off Restoration — Turnkey, Fully Restored & Professionally Re-Rigged This is not your typical 1997 Back Country 171 Pro Guide. This boat underwent a complete cap-off restoration, completed in 2024, including structural reinforcement, new rigging, wiring, plumbing and hardware throughout. It was then equipped with a 2024 Mercury 115 Pro XS, 2024 hydraulic jack plate, Rhodan trolling motor and Garmin electronics. The result is a classic Back Country hull with the systems, power and equipment you would expect from a much newer technical fishing boat—without having to take on someone else's restoration project. If you've been looking for a pulling skiff that is ready to fish rather than a project boat, this one deserves a serious look. POWER & RIGGING * 2024 Mercury 115 HP Pro XS * PowerTech stainless steel propeller * 2024 Xtreme Hydraulic Jack Plate Gen 2 4" setback * Pro Trim switch * SeaStar hydraulic steering * Mercury engine integrated with Garmin electronics * All-new rigging TROLLING MOTOR & FISHING SYSTEMS * 2024 Rhodan 54" — 24V, 80-lb thrust * Dual 800 GPH Tournament Series livewell pumps * 800 GPH Tournament Series aerator pump * Max Air Venturi aerator for center livewell * 1,100 GPH fully automatic bilge pump * GFL 10 fuel-level sensor integrated with Garmin ELECTRONICS * 2024 Garmin GPSMAP 943XSV US+CAN GN+ * Garmin B-60 bronze thru-hull transducer 12-degree, 8-pin transducer * Mercury/Garmin integration * Fuel-level integration to Garmin COMPLETE CAP-OFF RESTORATION — COMPLETED 2024 The boat was taken through a comprehensive restoration rather than simply receiving cosmetic upgrades. Restoration work includes: * Reinforced stringer system * Reinforced transom * All-new rigging * All-new wiring * All-new plumbing * New hardware throughout * Blue Sea labeled fuse block * Battery switch and circuit breakers * New Wire Marine labeled rocker switches * Optima BlueTop Group 27 AGM batteries * Hideaway horn * Taco Rigid vinyl flex-core rub rail with stainless-steel insert LED navigation lights * Stainless-steel pop-up cleats * Gemlux stainless-steel flush-mount butt hinges * Groco stainless-steel thru-hull fittings * Groco shut-off valves for livewell pumps * Stainless-steel garboard drain plug FINISH & CUSTOM DETAILS The hull received a three-tone Awlgrip finish covering the hull, top cap, non-skid and poling platform. Additional custom features include: * Boat Outfitters custom glove box * Boat Outfitters custom console door * Captain Hunters Nautical Creations paracord-wrapped steering wheel * Custom engraved bench-seat cushion and backrest * Custom Florida and Back Country decals * Stainless-steel LED-lighted cup holders * Megaware 8' black keel guard STEREO * Apollo MS-WB675 marine hideaway stereo * 8" Rockford Fosgate Color Optix marine 2-way speakers * Stereo integrated with Garmin TRAILER * 2013 Competitor by Boat Master trailer * Trailer fully rebuilt in 2024 SPECS Year: 1997 Model: Back Country 171 Pro Guide Length: 17'4" Beam: 7'5" : WHY THIS BOAT? The appeal of this Back Country is the combination of a proven hull and a comprehensive modern rebuild. You're not buying a 1997 boat and immediately starting a list of projects. The structural components, electrical system, plumbing, rigging and major hardware were addressed during the restoration, followed by modern power, electronics and fishing equipment. The boat is ideally suited for the serious flats fisherman who appreciates the Back Country hull and wants a turnkey, highly customized fishing platform. Serious inquiries welcome. Detailed restoration information, equipment documentation and additional photographs can be provided to interested buyers. Viewing and inspection are encouraged.