RUSKIN BOAT RENTAL FIELD GUIDE
A-Salt-Weapon: Ruskin’s six-person center-console for high-speed cruising and straight-to-the-fish days
A 22-foot Key West center-console rented from Little Harbor Watersports in Ruskin, Florida — this guide explains the boat’s layout, performance, and what you need to bring for 2–10 hour rentals.
A-Salt-Weapon: Ruskin’s six-person center-console for high-speed cruising and straight-to-the-fish days.
A-Salt-Weapon is a 6-passenger center-console (2004 Key West, 22-foot) offered by Little Harbor Watersports in Ruskin, Florida. The boat combines cruising pace — an average speed of about 35 miles per hour — with practical features for anglers and day-trippers: a stereo, a T-top for shade, GPS for navigation, an under-seat cooler and a live well for fishing.
Highlights
Outing Highlights
A nimble 22-foot center console built for speed
A-Salt-Weapon is a 2004 Key West center-console rated for up to six passengers and capable of averaging roughly 35 mph, delivering a brisk, open-water cruising experience while still offering shade under a T-top.
Angler-ready setup: live well, cooler and GPS
The boat is equipped for fishing with a live well and an under-seat cooler, plus GPS for navigation and tracking, so you can focus time on productive spots and keep your catch and provisions organized.
Comfort and creature comforts for a day on the water
Stereo for music and a T-top for shade round out the day-boat package, making A-Salt-Weapon suited to groups who want both pace and basic comforts on rentals that range in length.
What the day feels like
What it feels like to rent A-Salt-Weapon
Boarding through the operator at pickup, you settle into a compact 22-foot Key West center console built to move: with an average speed near 35 mph, short hops between fishing spots or an extended cruise are straightforward. The T-top provides shade while the stereo and GPS keep the outing organized and social; for anglers the live well and under-seat cooler keep bait and catch in working order.
Suitability
Who it's for
Who this rental suits — and who should look elsewhere.
Practical planner
Details to review before reserving
Renters must be 21 or older and present a valid ID at pickup; bring appropriate sun protection and anything you want to keep in the under-seat cooler.
Rentals range from 2 to 10 hours; common booked blocks include 2, 4, 6 and 8-hour rentals.
Fuel surcharges are charged upon pickup: 2 hours $160, 4 hours $180, 6 hours $190, 8 hours $200.
The boat is operated and rented by Little Harbor Watersports in Ruskin; fuel surcharges are collected at pickup.
Review cancellation policies before reserving.
Frequently asked questions
Planning Your Outing
How old do I have to be to rent A-Salt-Weapon?
Renters must be 21 years of age or older and must provide a valid ID upon pickup.
How many people can the boat carry?
The boat is rated for up to six passengers.
What speeds can I expect?
The boat reaches an average speed of about 35 miles per hour.
What rental durations are available and what are fuel surcharges?
Rentals are available in blocks between 2 and 10 hours; fuel surcharges are charged at pickup as follows: 2 hours $160, 4 hours $180, 6 hours $190, 8 hours $200.
What onboard features does the boat have?
A-Salt-Weapon includes a stereo for music, a T-top for shade, GPS for navigation and tracking, an under-seat cooler and a live well for fishing.
Who operates this rental?
The boat is offered by Little Harbor Watersports in Ruskin, Florida.