2016 Stoner Stoner 26

Step aboard and you’ll notice how beamy and stable this 26-footer feels at rest, making it an easy platform for serious anglers and family alike. The wide walkaround space lets you move from bow to stern without shuffling coolers or gear, and the higher-than-average gunnels give extra confidence when the chop kicks up. The helm layout is clean and straightforward, with excellent sightlines over the bow and plenty of shaded space under the hardtop. Stoner’s finish work stands out—non-skid where you need grip, smooth gelcoat where you want easy cleanup. It’s a rig that feels overbuilt in all the right places, from hardware to hinges, ready for long days offshore or relaxed sandbar runs.

This 26-footer is particularly well suited to local waters where you might run a mixed program—nearshore reefs in the morning, inlets and creeks in the afternoon. The efficient inboard diesel keeps fuel burn modest on longer runs outside while still offering the torque to punch through afternoon slop. Its size is ideal for navigating shallower cuts and tighter channels, yet it has the hull and weight to handle open stretches with confidence. Quick control around docks and ramps makes it less stressful when currents or winds pick up, and the layout works just as well for trolling as for anchoring over structure or drifting live baits along the shoreline.