{"product_id":"candlefish-13-open-ex-olichan","title":"Candlefish 13","description":"\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003eThe \u003cb\u003eCandlefish 13\u003c\/b\u003e is a versatile small fishing skiff, a compact version of the \u003cstrong\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/clcboats.com\/products\/candlefish-16\"\u003eCandlefish 16\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e model. \u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThe \u003cstrong\u003eOpen\u003c\/strong\u003e \u003cstrong\u003eVersion\u003c\/strong\u003e Candlefish 13 has bench seats running fore and aft on both sides of the boat and an unobstructed walkway on the centerline so you can move about the boat without barking your shins on thwarts.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003eThe \u003cstrong\u003eBridgedeck Version\u003c\/strong\u003e uses a layout that worked well in the Candlefish 16 models. The Bridgedeck layout allows the captain to handle the boat from the rear, sitting on either side, while passengers are situated in folding padded seats on the bridgedeck, facing forward. All the gear and various items one might carry in a skiff like this can be stowed and kept organized in the lockable bridgedeck compartment, out of sight and secure, instead of swilling about your feet in the bilge as they often do in skiffs.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003e\u003cimg style=\"float: none;\" alt=\"\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0854\/4839\/2997\/files\/candlefish13-open-cropped_600x600.jpg?v=1776799662\"\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003e\u003cimg style=\"margin-bottom: 16px; float: none;\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0854\/4839\/2997\/files\/candlefish13-bridgedeck-cropped_600x600.jpg?v=1776799656\"\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003eSpeed with modest load and a 30hp outboard would be something around 30 mph but you can also put much smaller outboards on her if you choose. Long shaft 20” height outboards are the best fit. Keel and bilge keels help keep her bottom clean and unblemished when beaching her and we really like a \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/clcboats.com\/collections\/trailex-trailers\"\u003esmall trailer\u003c\/a\u003e as a pairing to her to keep launching and retrieving as simple as possible.\u003cbr\u003eOptional Plywood Floorboards are offered for the Open Version; alternatively timber planks can be used and sourced locally. \u003cspan style=\"mso-spacerun: yes;\"\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis model was originally named the Oolichan. In 2025, Sam renamed it the Candlefish 13 to better reflect its design as a scaled-down version of the Candlefish 16 hull.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eLOA:\u003c\/strong\u003e  13′ 2\" --  4.02m\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eBeam:\u003c\/strong\u003e  5' 7.25″ --  2.08m\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDraft:  \u003c\/strong\u003e6.5″ --  16.5 cm\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWeight Dry: \u003c\/strong\u003e 278 lbs. --  126 kg.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eUseful Load: \u003c\/strong\u003e 650 lbs. --  295 kg.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eMax HP:  \u003c\/strong\u003e30-hp Outboard\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eEpoxy required to build the Candlefish 13:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/clcboats.com\/products\/mas-epoxy-kit-economy-3\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eTwo #3 Epoxy Kits\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e are required to build this boat.\u003cspan\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eEpoxy required by item:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eResin 6 gal\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSlow Hardener 3 gal\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eWood flour, cell-o-fil fillers, \u0026amp; pumps\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003ca rel=\"noopener\" title=\"Candlefish 13 Plans\" href=\"https:\/\/devlinboat.com\/product\/candlefish-13-plans\/\" target=\"_blank\"\u003e\u003cem\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eNOTE: Boat plans will need to be purchased from Devlin Builders, separately for all kit variations.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cimg src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0854\/4839\/2997\/files\/devlinboats-logo.png?v=1741103012\" alt=\"\" style=\"display: block; margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;\"\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Devlin Designing Builders, Inc.","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":52180121616677,"sku":"716-9362","price":0.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0854\/4839\/2997\/files\/devlin--candlefish13_newlead.jpg?v=1754508327","url":"https:\/\/clcboats.com\/products\/candlefish-13-open-ex-olichan","provider":"Chesapeake Light Craft","version":"1.0","type":"link"}