HUBERT JOHNSON - Hard Top Sea Skiff with Flybridge - For Sale

Hard Top Sea Skiff with FlybridgebyHUBERT JOHNSONis a compactmotor yachtwith awooden hull, Deep Vee configuration, and reliable single inboard power — an elegant platform for classic coastal cruising with flybridge visibility.

Selecting a Hard Top Sea Skiff with Flybridge

Choosing Hard Top Sea Skiff with Flybridgesuits owners who value traditional craftsmanship, a stable Deep Vee ride, and the efficiency of a single inboard. As amotor yachtwith awooden construction, it blends heritage aesthetics with purposeful functionality. For tailored guidance on fit, refit options, and availability, consult Andrey Shestakov and the team at Shestakov Yacht Sales.

Features of the Model

• Classic build by HUBERT JOHNSONwith a flybridge and hard-top protection for confident helm visibility.
• Single inboard power: Crusader gasoline engine for straightforward maintenance and operation.
• Deep Vee hull for composed tracking and seakeeping.
• Wood deck and wooden hullcraftsmanship for timeless appeal.
• Compact motor yachtformat for easy handling and docking.

Technical Specifications

• LOA: 28 ft (8.53 m)
• Beam: 10 ft (3.05 m)
• Minimum Draft: 9.843 ft (3.00 m)
• Hull: wooden construction; configuration: Deep Vee
• Deck Material: Wood
• Engines: 1 × Crusader; type: Inboard; fuel: Gas
• Fuel Capacity: 150 gal
• Builder: HUBERT JOHNSON
• Classification: motor yacht

Pricing and Ordering

Availability and pricing for Hard Top Sea Skiff with Flybridgeare provided on request. For current listings, inspections, and negotiation support, contact Andrey Shestakov at Shestakov Yacht Sales. Our brokerage will coordinate viewings, condition reports, and closing documentation.

Questions and Answers

Q: What type of yacht is the Hard Top Sea Skiff with Flybridge? A: It’s amotor yachtbyHUBERT JOHNSONfeaturing aDeep Veehull andflybridge hard-toplayout with awooden hull.

Q: What are the key dimensions? A: The LOAis 28 ft (8.53 m),beamis 10 ft (3.05 m), andminimum draftis 9.843 ft (3.00 m), providing compact proportions for maneuverability.

Q: What propulsion does it use? A: Power is by a single CrusaderInboardrunning onGas, simplifying maintenance and offering efficient cruising.

Q: What are the hull and deck materials? A: The hullis awooden constructionwith aDeep Veeconfiguration, and thedeckisWood, emphasizing classic craftsmanship.

Q: How do I move forward with purchase through Shestakov Yacht Sales? A: Connect with Andrey ShestakovatShestakov Yacht Salesforpricing,viewings, andofferstrategy onHard Top Sea Skiff with Flybridge; we handle documentation and closing end-to-end.

Owner Experience Review

Owners of Hard Top Sea Skiff with FlybridgebyHUBERT JOHNSONtypically use the boat for family/day cruising and evening getaways, with reported use on Lake Champlain and Barnegat Bay. Historically, these skiffs have also been put to inshore trolling and everyday fishing, and many examples appear at ACBS classic-boat events as preservation or restoration projects. In simple owner terms, it’s “big enough to carry a few people and a couple of deck chairs.”

On the water, reports consistently describe a seaworthy character in bays and larger lakes, with comments that they “handle the water beautifully.” Published spec ranges for hard-top/flybridge variants indicate a cruise around 18 knots and a top near 25 knots across 24'–31' versions. Wooden lapstrake hulls contribute a traditional, soft motion in a chop, though keeping the hull fair is important to preserve those handling traits.

Onboard, the open cockpit and social deck layout are a highlight, while beamier Blackjack/31' versions are called out as even better for gatherings. Below-deck arrangements vary—some boats have berths and typically one head—but headroom is generally limited and galley space modest. Classic joinery and teak decks draw praise for aesthetics, with the trade-off of higher upkeep. The hard top and flybridge add elevated helm visibility and weather protection, though they can reduce interior daylight and add windage. Ownership-wise, most older examples are wooden (cedar on oak, lapstrake) and demand routine varnish, plank and rib checks, and rot prevention; many boats revived from long storage undergo structural and engine refits—owners even note engines going back together “less a bit of rust and with a bit of paint.” Fiberglass Bay Head–era versions exist in small numbers, easing wood upkeep but remaining rarer and with their own survey considerations.

Pros and Cons

• Seaworthy in bays and larger lakes, with ride quality often noted as handling the water beautifully.
• Open cockpit and social deck suit family day cruising, casual fishing, and evening getaways.
• Hard top and flybridge deliver elevated visibility and useful weather protection.
• Older wooden examples require routine varnish, plank and rib inspections, and ongoing rot prevention.
• Below-deck spaces are modest, with limited headroom and small galleys on many boats.
• The hard top and flybridge can reduce interior daylight and add windage in stronger breezes.

Comparison with Other Models