FEATURED 2024 Gator Trax 17X54 Guide Edition - 15K324

If you’re looking for a true guide-level shallow-water boat, this 17x54 GatorTrax GT Guide Edition checks every box. Bigger, wider, more capable — and already powered by a Honda BF115 four-stroke outboard — this rig is built to cover water efficiently while still running flat, skinny, and stable in places most boats can’t go.

This is not a stripped hull or a project boat. This is a fully outfitted, ready-to-run GT Guide Edition designed for serious hunters, guides, and property owners who demand performance and reliability.

GT Guide Edition Hull — Why This Boat Runs Different

The GT Model hull design is what GatorTrax is known for, and it’s why these boats command attention among experienced shallow-water users.

Shallowest draft available front to back

Longitudinal bracing only — no cross bracing touching the bottom

Runs flat without adding weight to the bow

Exceptional stability when loaded with gear, hunters, or fuel

GatorTrax’s original HuntDeck design sits above the waterline, unlike competitors that bury the nose and increase draft. That single design feature allows this boat to stay shallow at both the bow and transom — even with a larger outboard.

This hull is designed correctly from the start, not “fixed” after the fact.

Powered by Honda BF115 Four-Stroke (Included)

This rig comes equipped with a Honda BF115 four-stroke outboard, a major value advantage.

Proven Honda reliability

Quiet, fuel-efficient operation

Excellent torque and mid-range performance

Ideal match for the 17x54 GT hull

Easy ownership with long service life

The BF115 gives this boat the ability to cover water quickly, handle heavier loads, and still maintain excellent shallow-water manners.

Hull & Deck Layout

17x54 GT Guide Edition hull

Hybrid hull design for shallow water & stability

Original HuntDeck

Extended front deck

Recessed foot tray

Enclosed catwalks

Rear storage bench

Front storage box

Day box

Welded cleats

Enclosed interior crimps

Livewell

This layout is built for movement, balance, and organization, not wasted space.

Rigging, Controls & Performance Features

Hydraulic remote steering

Hydraulic jack plate

Console setup

Automatic bilge pump

27-gallon fuel tank

Perko battery switch

Rocker switch panel

12V power outlets

Trolling motor bracket

Trolling motor plug

Premium GT seats

Seat base installed

Everything about this setup is geared toward ease of operation and real-world usability.

Electronics, Lighting & Finish

Garmin GPS

LED side lights (“Shark Eyes”)

Extreme navigation lights

GatorSkin paint

Hydroturf flooring and surfaces

This boat looks as good as it performs — and it’s built to take abuse.

Who This Boat Is For

This 17x54 GT Guide Edition is ideal for:

Duck hunters running big water, marsh, timber, and rivers

Guides who need capacity, reliability, and shallow draft

Bowfishermen

Property owners accessing shallow or restricted waterways

Buyers who want a turn-key rig without waiting on a custom build

Replicating this boat today would mean:

Long factory lead times

Significant build cost

Separate engine purchase and rigging

This one is already done — and done right.

Why Buy from Heartland Honda Powersports?

At Heartland Honda Powersports in Springdale, Arkansas, we understand specialty rigs like this because we don’t just sell them — we explain them.

Honest, detailed listings

Knowledgeable staff who understand shallow-water boats

Strong Google reputation built on trust

Support before and after the sale

Easy process for in-state and out-of-state buyers