2023 Dorado 16 Skiff

2023 Dorado 16 Skiff - Palm Harbor, FL - $22,500

The Skiff Broker - Florida Native Boat Sales

If you've been looking for a clean, simple, purpose-built technical poling skiff, this 2023 Dorado 16 is a standout.

Lightweight, efficient, and tastefully rigged, this is a turn-key skinny water setup with extremely light use and a clean ownership story.

Location

Palm Harbor, FL

Asking Price

$22,500

Vessel Overview

• 2023 Dorado 16 Skiff

• Green-gray hull with white deck

• Black powder coated poling platform

• Wide open, highly fishable layout

• Flat deck design (no "canoe" floor feel)

Power & Performance

• 2023 Tohatsu 20HP EFI 4-Stroke (Electric Start)

• Tiller steer setup

• Manual trim & tilt

• Estimated very low engine hours (likely sub-50, potentially sub-30)

✅ Engine has been serviced despite low hours - invoices on file

Notable Features & Upgrades

• Minn Kota Riptide Terrova 55lb / 54" (2023)

  • i-Pilot w/ Spot-Lock + Jog feature

  • Quick release mount

  • Clean bow plug install

  • Install invoice on file

• Poling Platform (Black Powder Coat)

  • Integrated non-skid top

  • Welded rod holders

• Stiffy Hybrid Push Pole INCLUDED

  • Push pole holders (currently removed, included with sale)

• Onboard Battery Charger

• Flush Mount Rod Holders (2 Forward)

• Midship Pull-Up Cleats

• 2 SS Flush Mounted Cup Holders

Layout & Storage

• Large forward hatch w/ dedicated 6-gallon fuel tank

• Forward casting deck w/ clean non-skid finish

• Flat cockpit floor (easy movement vs. no floor)

• Aft hatch:

  • Battery storage

  • Bilge system access

  • Convertible space (potential livewell or additional storage)

Condition & Use

• Very lightly used local Palm Harbor boat

• Stored primarily on a lift when used

• Trailer shows minimal wear

• Recently:

  • Detailed + ceramic spray coating applied (3-4 month protection)

Overall condition is extremely clean with minimal wear

Trailer

• Aluminum Loadmaster trailer included

• Minimal use condition

• Clean Florida registration in hand

⚠️ Note: Extended tongue design may limit some garage fits
→ Easy solution: swap to swing tongue trailer if needed

Boat on Trailer Measurements

• LOA: 23'11"

• Beam: 82"

• Height: 71"

Title & Ownership

• Clean Florida title in hand

• No liens

• Turn-key transaction

Broker Notes

• Rub rail has a small section that could be re-seated/trimmed

• No under-gunnel rod storage

• Manual engine trim (simple + reliable, but worth noting)

• No Trim Tabs - Not necessary in this size class but could be added

The Bottom Line

This Dorado 16 is a perfect "first real skiff" or downsized technical platform:

• Easy to tow

• Extremely fuel efficient

• Ultra-Shallow, Simple, reliable setup

• Spot-Lock trolling motor adds major versatility

• Clean, lightly used, and properly maintained

Contact - The Skiff Broker

Matt Norman
Florida Native Boat Sales
"The Skiff Broker"

Call or Text: two.three.nine.849.4719