classichewes88 Posted February 7, 2009 Report Share Posted February 7, 2009 Here's a trailer shot for ya ! [image]http://www.forumpictureprocessor.com/pictureprocessor/images/Hewes%201_2.jpg[/image] Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
classichewes88 Posted February 7, 2009 Report Share Posted February 7, 2009 truenative, Here is an email corespondance I had with Joel, Bob Hewes's son-in-law, from a few years back. "hey brian, I have seen a handful of the stalkers. pop pop hewes made them, as an alternative to the bonefishers, which had been in production, for about 15 years, by then. we actually have one here for service this week, and i know of one here, in town. i think there were only about 30 of these made,." Almost a one of a kind boat being that only around 30 were ever made. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Subsurface Posted February 10, 2009 Report Share Posted February 10, 2009 Sweet! A third Stalker owner on here! That's a nice '88. That is the second time I've heard of so few being made. That seems funny because I can recall seeing at least 5 (mine, yours, truenative's, plus 2 online, one in the keys) in the last year or so. I'll have to get some pics of mine up soon. Glad to hear about replacing the floor and not the cap. My floor is just about shot. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SNOOKINSTUART Posted April 6, 2012 Report Share Posted April 6, 2012 Hey do u got problems with cavitation Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Redfishbluegras Posted December 20, 2012 Report Share Posted December 20, 2012 Hey guys just thought Id chime in. I am in Charleston, SC and also have a Stalker, its an 87. Had it for over a year and love it. I did have to replace some of the deck which was not to bad. Thought it was interesting that I also pull mine with a Cruiser! That make 4 total? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HewesStalkerKid Posted October 23, 2013 Report Share Posted October 23, 2013 I've picked up an 1988 Stalker a few months back. Have you acquired any more info on these boats? I am loving mine, well putting her together. If ya have any advice or information on the stalkers i'd love to hear it! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
truenative Posted April 5, 2019 Author Report Share Posted April 5, 2019 So this Stalker will be hitting the market soon. I'm moving to an 18' Redfisher Lappy as my wife an kids wanted more dry storage. I have upgraded the motor and controls to a Yamaha 2stroke since the above photos. I'm wondering if I should separate the motor and hull or if I should sell the package together. I was surprised to see how much the Yamaha 90s were going for alone. I love the motor but feel it would be a little underpowered on the new 18" boat. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
01treehugger Posted May 25, 2020 Report Share Posted May 25, 2020 On 1/28/2008 at 5:24 PM, truenative said: Here is my 1986 Hewes Stalker, The Redheaded Stepchild of the Hewes Family. I picked this up in December and have been doing my best to sort everything out while doing as much fishing as time allows (mostly quiet weeknights). I spent some time with Joel & his Wife (Bob's Daughter) picking their brains of anything they remember about this model since there seems to be very little out there on the web about the Stalker. Here is what I know so Far: There were about 14 ever Made. Joel's wife recalls that they were almost [color:brown]all beige[/color] but mine appears to be the [color:blue]original color[/color] on the hull although the top was once ice blue but the previous owner gave it a pretty shotty coat of white.It was marketed as a very skinny & light model. It is what led Bob to design and build the redfisher. I don't know why so few were made. This was right around the time that Maverick took over Hewes boats so I don't know if it just faded away as a part of that transition or what. On my To Do List: Maybe Some New Yammy Power Got It !! Yamaha 90 is Hung Rework the Area Under the Rear Deck, Remove Foam Add Support & Storage Add Fibergl*** Cooler Flush with Front Deck Level Add GPS/Sounder Some Sort of Stereo, Probably Speakers under the Tower. Convert all Lights to LED and Add one Pointing into my Baitwell. Add the Boat's Name 'Truenative' of course I'd Love to hear any Details anyone else has. Even any Hewes Stalker Stories. How about a Head Count? I know a forum member Subsurface has one. Is there anybody else who has or has owned one? Thanks for all the Support and advice I've had here so far, I'm sure I'll need more. I love this forum! (kind of like that Country song 'I Love this Bar') So I think I just purchased your old boat! I am going to be refurbishing the entire boat. How did you like the boat ? Anything I should know before starting the project? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
truenative Posted September 21, 2021 Author Report Share Posted September 21, 2021 On 5/25/2020 at 5:28 PM, 01treehugger said: So I think I just purchased your old boat! I am going to be refurbishing the entire boat. How did you like the boat ? Anything I should know before starting the project? How is this project coming along? Is love to see some pictures. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
1986 Hewes Stalker Posted November 1, 2021 Report Share Posted November 1, 2021 Here's one of the Hewes recently bought and did some hull work on. Previous owner had it for 25 years and believes Bob owned this one himself. Have the original sales flier, paperwork. Love the boat and it will see another 20 years, Lord willing, in the back country of the 10,000 islands. https://share.icloud.com/photos/0OhQLO1zOWEzvmPLuLUgs3aug Sent from my iPhone Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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