2020 Strike 26' Center Console Cuddy

Strike Boats: History & Evolution

Origins of Strike Boats

Strike Boats was founded by Greg Poulos, a South Florida boat builder with deep roots in offshore fishing and custom fabrication.

• The company emerged in Fort Lauderdale, one of the world’s most influential centers for sportfishing innovation.
• Poulos built his reputation by prioritizing performance, durability, and fishability over mass production.
• Early Strike builds were highly customized, aimed at serious offshore anglers demanding speed, range, and reliability.

Design Philosophy

Strike Boats quickly developed a reputation for building purpose-driven offshore machines, defined by:

• Deep-V hull designs capable of handling rough offshore seas
• Lightweight yet strong composite construction
• A focus on speed and efficiency, ideal for tournament fishing
• Clean, functional layouts optimized for fishing—not luxury
• Their boats are widely regarded as “purpose-built fishing machines”—a hallmark of serious offshore performance.

Rise in Popularity

Strike Boats gained recognition through organic and performance-based channels:

• Strong word-of-mouth among experienced offshore anglers
• Visibility in South Florida tournament circuits
• Proven ability in rough Atlantic and Gulf Stream conditions
• Participation in international fishing hotspots including:
  
  
  • Bahamas
  • Panama
  • Costa Rica
  • Mexico
• Unlike large-scale manufacturers, Strike remained low-volume and semi-custom, enhancing its exclusivity and appeal.

Signature Models

While most Strike Boats are custom-built, several models are commonly referenced:

• Strike 26 – Compact offshore performer with impressive speed
• Strike 29 – Known for long-range capability and rough-water handling
• Custom builds – Larger, fully tailored boats based on owner specifications
• Each vessel varies significantly depending on fishing style and owner preferences.

Craftsmanship & Customization

Customization is central to the Strike identity:

• Layouts tailored for:
  
  
  • Kite fishing
  • Trolling
  • Deep dropping
• Configurable tower setups, live wells, and electronics
• Close collaboration between builder and owner throughout the process

This hands-on approach ensures that no two Strike Boats are exactly alike.

What sets Strike apart is its emphasis on:

• True custom builds vs. semi-production
• Performance-first engineering
• Builder-driven craftsmanship rather than corporate scaling

Legacy

Strike Boats remains a respected name in the sportfishing community, particularly in South Florida, where performance in demanding offshore conditions defines credibility.

Their legacy is built not on volume—but on precision, reputation, and real-world results offshore.

• Garmin GMI 20, Garmin Model Striker Plus 7/9 & Antenna ICOM VHF Transceiver Model IC 323, 
• Depth finder/Sonar/Fishfinder
• Navigation G.P.S. Monitor. Maritron Monitor System: F.F.M. 100 Fuel flow Monitor

A total of 119 Strike 26 CC's were constructed starting in1988 all fitted with diesel power. There were no gas versions made. This boat was constructed from a left over "hull" safely stored, touched up and completed in 2020 by Poulos and his 38 year long crew to perfection.  

• Two Auto/Manual bilge pump, sump pump
  
  
• Cable Steering
• Aquamet 22   1-1/4” shaft, S/S Strut, rudders, water cooled shaft log, Michigan 3 blade prop with tip cup
• Taco Outriggers
• Bow rail of Anodized Aluminum pipe
• Two Aluminum Bomar hatches: 1 forward for anchor access and 1 aft of foredeck for cuddy cabin access.
• Fiberglass Center console with hinge seat for Engine access
• T Top of Anodized Aluminum with overhead Head Radio cabinet with smoked Plexiglass door & lock. 
• Self-Bailing Cockpit
• Danforth Anchor w/ 6’ vinyl covered chain in S/S anchor chute
• With roller & 150’ nylon line
• Custom Strike Instrument Panel with Compass
• Morse Twin controls for Throttle & Shift
• Console seat cushion, custom cushion knee pads in cockpit
• Portside Tackle Locker & drawers & storage with teak doors & trim in Awl Grip
• Stbd side Ice Box w/ top loading Teak door, hanging rig locker & Storage locker in deck fish box forward 
• Teak cabin doors, Anchor Locker door, all exposed & Interior Teak & trims varnished
•  Awl Grip high Gloss finish
• 1 Hubble shore cord & Adaptor, Battery Charger Master Volt 12V chargemaster
• 4 Adult Life Jackets, 4 Orion Flares, 1 throw cushion, handheld Air horn & spare air
• 4 Black Yacht Braid 5/8” x 25’ dock lines. 2 Black Yacht Braid x 35’ dock lines
• 2 Black 10” x 24” Deluxe fenders & covers & 2 12’ 3/8” tie lines for each fender
• Aquamet 22 1-1/2" SS water cooled shaft 
  
  
• Stainless steel struts and rudder
  
  
•  Michigan four blade prop with tip cup.

John Deere 4-cylinder turbo charged freshwater cooled marine diesel engine rated at 225-hp, model #4045AFM85, serial #PE4045L923780 with a total of 100 original hours. The engine is fit with a stainless steel raw water injected spray ring with fiberglass exhaust discharge out the transom. 

• ZF Marine reversing gear model #220, serial #20268612 with a final output ratio of 
• Two Heavy Duty Marine Group 31 Batteries

• Built August 2017 
• Aluminum construction 12,000 lb
• Dual Axle w/ Brakes

The Company offers the details of this vessel in good faith but cannot guarantee or warrant the accuracy of this information nor warrant the condition of the vessel. A buyer should instruct his agents, or his surveyors, to investigate such details as the buyer desires validated. This vessel is offered subject to prior sale, price change, or withdrawal without notice.