Close view of KULA cooler and gear setup on a Rackham Gatorshell board.
Man pushing a Rackham Gatorshell paddle board through mangrove waterway.

The Waterman's SUP

Our most feature-rich, stable, and high-capacity platform, the Rackham Paddle Board is perfect for those looking to take their fishing and expedition adventures to the next level.
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1-Year Warranty

1-Year Warranty

Warranty Policy

Made with Gatorshell

Made with Gatorshell

How It's Made

Freight Shipping Starting at $250

Freight Shipping Starting at $250

Shipping Policy

Man pulling a fish from the water while kneeling on the Rackham GS.

Fishing Machine

A favorite among fishermen. The Rackham is compatible with the most accessories of any BOTE board, including the ultimate fishing accessory, the Power Rac.

Woman standing and paddling on the Rackham GS in calm water.

Superior Stability

The squared off tail and drop deck cockpit provides a lower center of gravity and enough width to keep you stable, comfortable and able to fish.

Four Rackham GS in a waterway near shore surrounded by trees.

Decked to the Nines

Our most feature-rich and high-capacity board, the Rackham has room for up to two Rac Systems and all the gear you could ever need.

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Sandspear Compatible

Utilize the Sandspear by simply inserting the spike side down through the stakeout hole to anchor the Rackham in place.

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RAC COMPATIBLE

Use the removable rac recievers to “deck out” your BOTE with our sold separately Racs.

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KULA Cooler Compatible

Use it as a cooler, seat, bait well, rod holder, cast net holder, equipment storage, or just about anything that you can do with a five-gallon bucket.

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Paddle Sheath

Located in the bow of the board, the Paddle Sheath allows the paddler to insert the blade end of the paddle into the slot, freeing up the hands for other activities.

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MAGNEPOD™ Duo

Two magnetic mount points keep drinkware, a speaker, or a Highwater Hitchhiker locked on deck and within reach. No straps, no fumbling, no losing your drink to a wake.

Product feature
Angler fly-fishing from a Rackham Gatorshell paddle board near mangroves.

Overall rating: 4.8498025 / 5 from 253 reviews.

AI Generated Review Summary

The Rackham Gatorshell is highly regarded for its exceptional quality, stability, and design. Customers praise its sea worthiness, ease of setup, and sharp appearance. The board is noted for its lightweight and strong paddle, and the fast, efficient shipping. The excellent customer service and overall satisfaction make it a top choice for fishing and expedition adventures.

Summary topics

  • Product Quality: 8%
  • Customer Service: 10%
  • Product Design: 4%
  • Product Stability: 5%
  • Shipping Speed: 6%

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Review highlights

  • "My board arrived quickly even with all the storms The board was packed perfectly." — Robert M.
  • "Bote goes above and beyond, making the highest quality products and exceptional customer service." — Jason T.
  • "Board itself looks really nice and is well balanced for carrying it." — ljbankowy@gmail.com

Reviews

Excellent experience

"Amazing board also excellent customer service love this board very stable"

— Leo/Adalis a. (5/5)

excellent color

"Well built sturdy great design"

— leo H. (5/5)

i’m a big fan of BOTE customer service is excellen

"I saw a 2021 review on the Gator shell I’m actually considering buying one soon. I have 2 bote inflatables, and one traveler 14 footer that they don’t make anymore when I received my big hardboard. There was an issue. It was very easy to deal with customer service. They came back and picked up the board and delivered the new one. I think BOTE customer service really is very good. i’m looking at the Gator shell now for fishing. I love BOTE. I like that they are Florida base company. I think their customer service is excellent and the products I’ve had. My experience is only really really good. I did have one issue with one of their water bottles built kind of like a yeti. The cap broke but again customer service was really good and they replaced the All I had to do is send them a photo for confirmation and I had a cap in a couple of days."

— Robert D. (4/5)

My favorite paddle board.

"The verge camo rackham is a gorgeous board with even better performance. Its design gets lots of compliments and you can deck it out with a matching high water pack, magnapod drinkware, Kula, tackle rac, belt pack etc. Those board is crazy stable with tons of room for gear and a full Kula. Love this board!"

— Jon-Paul C. (5/5)

Love it!

"Love the design and functionality. Allows me to get into short water and spot reds. The gear that comes with the Rackham is top notch from top to bottom. Love my new board and look forward to many amazing trips with the kids on it."

— Daniel W. (5/5)

Unparalleled Stability

"I have owned many bote paddleboards and love many of them for their various uses. Bote never ceases to impress. I've been on a rackham many times but feels so nice to add one to my arsenal. The rackham is unparalleled when it comes to stability. I love that I can bring my partner out on my board as well as a cooler full of food and drinks. It cuts through the water just as well as my 14' Traveller but with all the rigidity of the wider base. Great for fishing, group paddling, camping, or just hauling a bote load of gear. Huge fan, the only reason I am at 4/5 stars is I chose the cypress pattern instead of the cutthroat and I am regretting that decision. Outside of that, I'm in love."

— Andrew S. (4/5)

Rackham Gatorshell is Great

"Service was fantastic Perfect"

— Ben R. (5/5)

Yes please & thank you

"Love this board, super stable, flyfishing at night, even standing on the KULA, and yet it tracks so well paddling. Only drawback is some features cancel each other out. Ie bucket rack vs stashpod/magnepod or sandspear deck velcros (which are already starting to peel up) Getting the 14’ next for duck hunting in the glades & extended trips to Hells Bay ;)"

— Glenn D. (4/5)

Great product!

"I purchased the 12' HD Bugslinger package and couldn't be happier. I received the items less than a week from purchased. They were packaged very well with no damage. Second, I couldn't be happier with the performance of the SUP and all of the accessories that the board can handle. It makes the SUP experience outstanding!"

— Steve M. (5/5)

Great handling stable board

"Have had for about a month, so far a great board. I like the high bow, it keeps the deck pretty dry. Also love the paddle holder in the front. Only thing I would change is maybe adding more magnetic points for accessories."

— michael s. (5/5)

Q&A

Rackham Gatorshell

$2,499.00
$2,499.00
$2,499.00
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Rackham Gatorshell is the premium solid fishing SUP -- The Waterman's SUP in its purest form. A hybrid displacement hull with a deep V entry cuts through chop quietly, tracks straighter under load, and stays planted when conditions get real. Recessed deck lowers your center of gravity so you feel locked in when casting, managing gear, and moving around the board. Rac receivers front and rear, sandspear thru-holes, PowerPole Micro mounting, Wheel Rac receivers on the bottom, and *MAGNEPOD™ Duo on deck. The deepest rigging ecosystem of any board in the lineup.

Included Items
  • One (1) Rackham Gatorshell Paddle Board
  • One (1) 2-Piece SUP Paddle
  • One (1) 10″ Removable Center Fin
Technical Specs

12' Rackham Gatorshell

  • DIMENSIONS: 12′ L × 32″ W × 8″ D
  • CAPACITY: 350 LBS
  • AVG. WEIGHT: 48 LBS
  • CONSTRUCTION: Gatorshell Technology

14' Rackham Gatorshell

  • DIMENSIONS: 14′ L × 34″ W × 8″ D
  • CAPACITY: 400 LBS
  • AVG. WEIGHT: 52 LBS
  • CONSTRUCTION: Gatorshell Technology

If rider weight is within 50 LBS of a board's listed capacity, BOTE recommends upgrading to a larger capacity board.

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