Chittum Skiffs Challenger 2.0

2026 Chittum 18 Challenger Tunnel Carbon

Tohatsu MFS60A

Ramlin Single axle aluminum trailer

Spec:

100% Carbon fiber build

Tunnel system

Ghost gray hull

Ghost gray deck and console

Atlas micro jacker jack plate & H20 Pressure guage

Stiffy Cav plate

Baumann prop

Side console w sea star hydraulic steering

Large rear seat cushion

Silver upholstery

Poling platform w Step

Tab for push pole caddy

Tibor push pole caddy

Flat black powdercoated aluminum

Large 12" bow casting platform

Gray sea-dek on poling platform & casting platform

Black sea-dek under gunnels

Gray Sea-dek cockpit floor

Black Edson steering wheel

V-Marine Push Pole holders

5 forward facing conventional rod racks (starboard side)

3 aft facing fly rod racks (port side)

Under gunnel courtesy lights

Carbon fiber trim tabs 

21 Gallon fuel cell

Trailer: Aluminum wheels, Spare tire, walk board, Transom tie downs, swing tongue, (dry launch capable)

The Chittum Challenger 2.0 is the purest expression of performance in the Chittum lineup—a purpose-built skiff for anglers who value efficiency, feel, and absolute control over excess features.

Built entirely from carbon fiber, the Challenger 2.0 is exceptionally light, rigid, and responsive. It shares the proven hull design of the Laguna Madre 18 and Mangrove 18, but is reimagined with a side console and skips a cockpit mold, stripping the boat down to only what matters. The result is a spartan, intentional layout that reduces weight and maximizes shallow-water performance.

This is the lightest and shallowest-running Chittum in the lineup. On the pole, the Challenger 2.0 sets itself apart—it tracks clean, reacts instantly, and may pole better than any comparable skiff on the market. Unlike many ultra-stripped micro skiffs, its size and hull geometry make it far less tippy and far less load-sensitive, giving you confidence whether you’re solo or carrying gear for a full day on the flats.

If your priority is stealth, precision, and ultimate shallow-water capability—with zero compromise in build quality—the Challenger 2.0 is not just a skiff, it’s a tool. Designed for serious anglers who understand that less weight, less clutter, and better balance translate directly into more fish.