2024 Salinas Boat Works Exhilarator 151

Step aboard the Exhilarator 151 and the first thing you notice is how open the layout feels for a 15-footer. The clean, uncluttered deck gives you room to move, whether you’re working a fish around the bow or tending lines at the stern. The helm is straightforward and skipper-friendly, with everything in easy reach so you can keep your eyes forward when running in tighter channels. Low freeboard makes it simple to work the water’s edge, yet the hull still feels solid underfoot, even when you’ve got a couple of anglers casting off the bow. It’s the kind of boat that begs for spontaneous “let’s go now” runs whenever the tide and weather look right.

This Exhilarator 151 shines in waters where you’re constantly transitioning—from narrow creeks and back bays to more open stretches of the waterway. Its compact footprint makes docking in crowded marinas and slipping into skinny feeder channels much less stressful. The responsive hull lets you carve around markers and bends without fighting the wheel, while the efficient power package keeps fuel stops to a minimum on long no-wake stretches. When the breeze kicks up across wider reaches, the hull shape helps soften the chop for a drier, more comfortable ride. For boaters who split their time between quiet exploring, quick hops to the sandbar, and inshore fishing, this model feels purpose-built for the area’s mix of conditions.