Words and pictures by Dean Castle
They say that dynamite comes in small
packages – and when it comes to the Elf
1350 Fisherman, the old adage certainly
rings true. Never again will you have to be
choosy about your secret fishing spots as
this fun runabout will allow you to cruise
the waterways all day on a little more
than a whiff of fuel.Elf 1350
Fisherman
12 Leisure Boating December 2017
T
here are a number of reasons
why smaller runabout boats
could suit you, but topping
the list has to be practicality.
Measuring just 4.08 metres in length with a
beam of 1.7 metres, the Elf 1350 Fisherman
is just so easy to own. Light on its trailer,
easy to launch and a pleasure to skipper,
this craft is sure to be desired by those
looking for something extra nimble and
affordable. What’s more, it punches above
its category too as it can handle both fresh
and saltwater adventures, thanks to its
wet deck which allows any water which
may make its way onboard to be quickly
drained out the back.DECK LAYOUT
You’d be forgiven for thinking that a 13.5-
foot craft can offer little more than the bare
essentials, but really, the Elf Fisherman
is geared towards giving you all that you
could need for a day’s angling at your
local hotspots. While the centre console
design adds good stability to the craft, it
also provides for a walk around layout with
rod storage in both gunnels. There’s also
padding along the sides to give you thigh
support when you’ve up against the side
and reeling in a decent catch.