2026 Hewescraft Open Fisherman 180

Adventure Starts Here

This roomy, open boat may seem unassuming, but it’s built with the same rugged strength as our largest ocean-going models. With center console and tiller control options, it’s the perfect platform for chasing Kenai reds, Columbia springers, or Rogue River chrome. Take the helm—or grab the tiller—of the affordable, purpose-built skiff that lets you chart your own course.

The 180 Open Fisherman is built on our proven Sportsman hull and engineered for true 360-degree fishability. We’ve upgraded the layout with an improved electrical system, a fuel tank relocated beneath the floor for a lower center of gravity, and expanded bow storage capable of holding three Group 31 batteries. Low-profile cleats, integrated rod storage, and our optional welded track system add even more convenience and versatility.

With all-welded construction, a lifetime hull-weld warranty, and our unwavering commitment to safety, the Open Fisherman is built for years of dependable, exciting days on the water. Value is built into every Hewescraft—and the 180 Open Fisherman is no exception.

Features may include:

• Battery Selector Switch
• Bilge Pump: Single bilge pump with auto switch
• Bow Eye: Double, welded
• Bow Deck: Treadplate, with storage
• Bow Storage: Under deck, fits 3-group 31 batteries
• Cleats: Four on gunwale, one on bow inwale
• Decals: Full-side vinyl side striping with graphics; black, white, blue, green, red, orange, charcoal, maroon
• Fish Box: 27 gallon in bow floor, diamond treadplate hatch
• Fuel System: 24 gal
• Grab Handle: Port and starboard, aft
• Instrument Panel:
  -Four water-resistant rocker style switches
  -Fuel gauge
  -Power point
  -Six-gang expansion fuse block (in transom)
• Lights: LED, navigational (removable)
• Lights: LED, anchor, removable
• Paint: Light gray, full inside
• Rod Holders: Inwale, port and starboard
• Stern Eyes: Welded, port and starboard
• Storage Trays: Port and starboard
• Transducer Bracket: Port and starboard
• Transom: 20” -shaft main engine and 20” -shaft kicker

Options

• Anchor Guard: Welded tread plate
• Anchor Roller: Welded, aluminum, 5/8” max rope diameter
• Anodes: Installed on port transducer bracket
• Bow Rails: 5” aluminum
• Carpet: Inwale, gray
• Center Console: With steering and instrument panel
• Center Console: Add front seat assembly
• Downrigger Brackets: Low profile, stand-alone
• Grab Handles: On gunwales at forward fishing deck, port and starboard
• Lights: LED courtesy, two at transom
• Livewell: Bow fish box upgrade
• Paint: Top, waterline, or full-side; red, black, white, admiral blue, bottle green, charcoal, maroon, oyster white
• Pre-rig: Side mount control, multi-function gauge (Yamaha, Honda, Mercury)(center console only)
• Seat: High-back, with swivel on storage box, shipped loose
• Seat: High-back, on quad base
• Steering: SeaStar HC5345 hydraulic (center console only)
• Stern Rails with Downrigger Brackets: 27” or 40” aluminum
• Swim Ladder: With platform, port
• Tiller Handle: Available for Yamaha, Honda, and Mercury
• Track System: 72” on gunwales
• Transom: 25” -shaft main engine and 20” -shaft kicker
• Transom: 27” -shaft jet engine with delta pad and 20” -shaft kicker
• Wash-Down System