Extra Heavy Duty Series Electrofishing Boat

The most robust electrofisher ever made, period. The heavy duty hull will provide any scientist with a work platform that will last a career. Ideal for scientists on long field days on large rivers and reservoirs. Large storage compartments, incredible stability, and work space designed for large field crews. Available in 18, 20, and 21 foot hull lengths.

Imitated, Never Duplicated

Custom-built from the bottom up, the Extra Heavy Duty Series sets the gold standard for electrofishers. With a fully integrated electrofisher, power generation, and livewell, the EHX Series boats can't be equaled by boats built from random parts.

Work Space And Storage Are Standard

The center island design allows for an unprecedented amount of working space. Roomy walkways allow easy access to the full boat length on both sides and the large, stable forward work deck provides room for multiple crew members.

Built To Last

The custom designed hull is constructed from heavy gauge marine grade aluminum for a long service life. The all-welded design combined with hard rivets means your Smith-Root electrofishing boat will be on the water for decades.

The Apex Electrofisher built-in to every Smith-Root electrofishing boat is the most versatile electrofisher in the world because it incorporates the widest range of electrical inputs and outputs. This provides utility across diverse environmental conditions and a broad range of fish sizes and species. Additionally, the Apex Electrofisher is the only electrofisher in the world that records electrical inputs and outputs, along with GPS location, date, and time for every second of electrofishing. Integrated USB interface allows for rapid downloading of collected data as well as loading of new software and firmware. The Apex provides unparalleled safety, standardization, cost reductions, and reporting of electrofishing efforts and research.

Features

  • Electrofisher
    • Apex Electrofisher
    • Powered by onboard generator
    • Adjustable front mounted insulated boat booms for electrodes
    • Two SAA-6 electrode arrays
    • Integrated cathode array
    • Integrated foot switches in bow work deck and operator's console
    • Plug-in receptacle for additional foot switches
  • Console
    • Steering wheel
    • Integrated electrofisher controls
    • Patch panel for configuring electrofisher electrodes and cathode
    • Center console w/shatterproof windshield
    • Side-mounted outboard controls
    • Fuel gauge
    • 12 VDC accessory power plugs
    • Hours meter
    • Depth finder
    • Voltmeter
    • Battery selector switch
    • Heavy-duty canvas console cover
    • Courtesy lighting
  • Livewell System
    • All-aluminum construction
    • High volume fresh water pump
    • Secondary aeration pump
    • Interior lighting
    • Reinforced tank lids
  • Electrical
    • Generator for powering electrofisher
    • Two marine batteries charged by generator
    • Battery selector switch
    • Independent outboard motor battery
  • Comfort and Safety
    • Flotation meets or exceeds U.S. Coast Guard requirements
    • Dri-deck mat covered work deck
    • Integral LED navigation lights
    • Integral work deck lights
    • Adjustable LED work lights
    • Adjustable head lights
    • Adjustable stern lights
    • EPA-compliant fuel system
    • Dual electric horns
    • Noise deadening generator engine housing
    • Fire extinguisher
    • Research vessel hull badges
  • Construction and Exterior
    • 0.187 5052 marine grade aluminum hull
    • All-welded construction
    • Hard machine-rivets at critical rib support points
    • Extruded chine overlays double welded bottom seams
    • Pressed-in corrugations for structural strength and tracking
    • All-aluminum box-beam transom
    • Aluminum skinned, foam-filled interior side walls
  • Interior
    • Baked-on powder-coat finish for durability
    • Large raised bow work deck with safety railing
    • Tie-downs for securing nets and poles
    • Diamond-plate deck
    • Adjustable operator's seat
    • Courtesy lighting
    • Battery storage compartment
    • Lighted storage compartment under work deck
  • Functional
    • Built-in fuel tanks
    • Marine fuel filter
    • Fittings for supplemental fuel tanks
    • Bilge pump

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Extra Heavy Duty Series Electrofishing Boat Specifications

SR-18EHX SR-20EHX SR-21EHX
Hull Style Extra Heavy Duty White Water Extra Heavy Duty White Water Extra Heavy Duty White Water
Length 18 ft. - 10 in. 20 ft. - 10 in. 21 ft. - 10 in.
Beam 96 in. 96 in. 96 in.
Side Height 30 in. 30 in. 30 in.
Transom Height 25 in. 25 in. 25 in.
Aluminum Gauge Bottom: 0.187 in.
Sides: 0.125 in.		 Bottom: 0.187 in.
Sides: 0.125 in.		 Bottom: 0.187 in.
Sides: 0.125 in.
Weight1 2,850 lb. 3,150 lb. 3,300 lb.
Draft2 10 in. (465 lb./in.) 10 in. (520 lb./in.) 10 in. (540 lb./in.)
Max. Payload3 1,820 lb. 2,150 lb. 2,450 lb.
Livewell Capacity 63 gal. 74 gal. 90 gal.
Prop HP Max.4 150 HP 200 HP 200 HP
Jet HP Recommended 200 HP 200 HP 200 HP
Twin Engine HP 75 HP 90 HP 90 HP
Fuel Capacity 50 gal. 50 gal. 50 gal.

(1) Weight with Electrofisher.
(2) Draft with Electrofisher.
(3) Maximum payload (person,motor, gear) includes 12" water in fish holding tank.
(4) Four stroke motor with remote controls.
Smith-Root recommends that motors rated higher than 30 HP have variable ratio oiler and power trim and tilt. All motors require remote control. Customer supplied motor will incur an installation charge.
Specifications subject to change without notice.