Gator Trax 1854 GUIDE EDITION

2021 Gator Trax 1854 GUIDE EDITION, 2021 Gator Trax 1854 Guide Edition – Built for the Shallows, Proven for the Hunt

The 2021 Gator Trax 1854 Guide Edition is a rugged, purpose-built aluminum mud boat engineered for extreme shallow-water environments, guiding, and hunting applications. Measuring 18 feet long with a 54-inch bottom—and often stretching to roughly 20 feet overall when equipped with the popular Hunt Deck—this boat is designed to go where others simply can’t.

Constructed with a .125-gauge aluminum hull and 21-inch side height, the 1854 Guide Edition is built to take abuse while maintaining excellent flotation and stability. Its smooth bottom with round chines allows the boat to slide over mud, grass, and submerged obstacles with ease, while the hybrid rake bow improves handling and performance in rougher water compared to traditional flat-front mud boats.

The layout is optimized for utility and efficiency. Many Guide Edition models feature a 24-inch or extended front deck, often outfitted with an insulated livewell or large storage hatch. Open or enclosed catwalks provide additional storage for gear, decoys, or rods, while the rear typically includes a storage box/driver seat combo for practicality and balance. Trolling motor brackets, gun boxes, and rod holders are commonly included to suit both fishing and hunting needs.

Power usually comes from a 40–50HP surface-drive mud motor, such as a Mud Buddy 5000HDR, delivering the torque and reliability needed for marshes, backwaters, and flooded timber. Many boats are finished in camo patterns like Marsh Reed or Duck Grass and upgraded with Hydro-Turf decking for traction and noise reduction.

Tough, simple, and highly capable, the Gator Trax 1854 Guide Edition is a trusted platform for guides and outdoorsmen who demand durability and shallow-water performance. Available through Ron Hoover RV & Marine, it’s built to work as hard as you do.