Legendary
For six months each year in the Alaskan wilderness, Renn Tolman went hunting and fishing in his Alaskan Skiff.
The other six months he built them.
Renn Tolman spent 18 years refining the perfect boat to meet the demands of commercial fisherman in the rugged waters off Alaska.
Success
The result is a sturdy, pickup truck of a boat, long on utility and short on flash.
The Alaskan Skiff has become ubiquitous from Nome to Valdez.
Tolman’s Alaskan Skiff works regularly in weather recreational boats seldom experience, carrying loads recreational boats simply can’t — and does so with safety and economy.
Fast, dry, rugged, economical, and infinitely customizable, at home everywhere from Kodiak Island to a Florida bonefish flat — the Alaskan Skiff comes as near to being a universal boat as any ever designed.
What Tolman Skiffs Do Best
“Tolman skiffs make excellent boats for fishing and general recreation.
But where they shine the brightest, I think, is for long distance big water cruising, where seaworthiness and fuel economy are two very important requirements.” ~Renn Tolman
Life is Short
Summer is shorter . . .
“The Tolman Skiff: A boat for all seasons.”
“The blend of practicality and rugged design truly sets it apart from other small boats.”
“It’s inspiring to see how versatile these skiffs can be for both fishing and exploring.”
Performance
Relaxed cruising at 25mph at 4500 rpm.
With current propellor: Top speed of over 30mph at 5450 rpm.
Comfort
Forward cabin has two 6 foot 6 inch berths.
Main Motor
2022 Mercury Command Thrust 90 horsepower with less than 100 hours of use.
Kicker Motor
2021 Mercury Command Thrust 9.9 horsepower with less than 30 hours of use.
Batteries
1 12v maintenance-free starting AGM Group 24 Lifeline 660cca. New 2026. ($419)
2 12v maintenance-free deep cycle AGM deep cycle Group 27 Lifeline 100Ah. New 2026. ($976)