The Maritime Skiff 23 Defiant has the same proven hull as the Patriot, proven in offshore conditions since its introduction in 2002.
It has a 42` wide console, also standard in the 20 Defiant. Featuring a raised gauge pod for flush-mounted electronics, a flat area large enough for charts and binoculars, heavy-duty 3/8` aerodynamic windshield, 1` wrap-around console rail, front seat, and a lockable bi-fold door with stainless lockset. Once through the console door, headroom is a surprising 50`, enough to sit on a Porta-Potti. The step-down in the floor measures 30` wide x 7` 8` long. A factory option (only available at time of order) called the `rod tip extension package` increases the length of this space another 2` so rods up to 8` can be stored below decks.