Best all around 16-19 ft flats boat? - Dedicated To The Smallest Of …
Feb 24, 2014 · If you are considering older boats like the Silver Kings then you should also open up your search to include the Mako 181. My 181 was a very capable flats boat that ran 40 mph with a 115 two stroke, had a ton of beam, and ate chop for breakfast. Those old classic Makos were built to last.
Best big water flats boat - Dedicated To The Smallest Of Skiffs
Dec 13, 2019 · I live in the panhandle of florida, specifically Destin area. I am looking for a a large flats boat. I have had everything from a 21 ft trophy cuddy cabin, bay boats, and currently fish out of a 18ft bass tracker center console. I'm looking for a flats boat that can handle open water crossing bays and run along the beach on calm days.
Best flats boat for under 20k - Dedicated To The Smallest Of Skiffs
Jul 7, 2021 · I would like to know of some flats boats under 20k, with a 5 inch and lower draft. Something that would be in the 30-50 hp range. Something new and what would also be the quickest to get in today's market. Also considering taking my 40 hp mercury off of my jon boat and putting it on the new skiff.
Anyone shopped 17-18' flats boats recently? What...
Jun 29, 2023 · Many factors involved. Supply and demand are the biggest drivers. As the cost of larger center consoles/offshore boats went up, along with fuel prices, and the bag limits on snapper, grouper, , triggerfish, etc. went down, a lot of anglers switched to fishing inshore, driving the bay/flats/skiff market.
The Hull Truth - Boating and Fishing Forum - Best Flats Boat that …
I spend a good bit of time in both a 14' Bentz-Craft with a 25hp tiller and a 16' Bentz-Craft flats boat with 90hp and fully dressed with poling platform and other typical flats boat equipment. The 14' is quicker to get up on the flats, easier to pole (while sitting on the tilted motor), and later to have to leave a flat as the tide falls.
Best Skiff/Flats Boat for Jacksonville, FL Area?
Mar 18, 2021 · I am pretty open. I have had everything from Jon boats to flats boats depending on what the area called for. My budget is in the 15-20K range and down. Fishing the Big Bend area over the last 20 years has gotten me pretty used to dodging rocks as best I could and the occasional lower unit needing to be replaced.
The Hull Truth - Boating and Fishing Forum - egret 189 reviews …
May 29, 2013 · I own a 2011 Egret 189. I've been around boats for a long time. (fresh water, offshore and flats boats) This is an absolutely awesome boat. The fit and finish is great, and the customer service is unparalleled. I have been on Okeechobee bass fishing, poling flats in Biscayne Bay, snook and tarpon in the port, and offshore jigging wrecks in 2-3 ...
The Hull Truth - Boating and Fishing Forum - Maverick flats boats
I own a Maverick MA 18.5. Just repowered with a 150 E-Tec. This is the best riding flats boat on the market. It is not the shallowist running but it will handle the choppy water just fine. The quality is second to none and it has the highest resale value of any flats boat except maybe a Hell's Bay. You will not be disappointed.
Best Flats Boat for 4 people USCG rating or 700pds?
Jan 8, 2020 · Are you talking about 4 people fishing on the boat and still get sub 10" draft or are you thinking 2 people poling a flat stalking fish and then has the capability to load up the fam and go to the sandbar?
seafox flats boats?? - Dedicated To The Smallest Of Skiffs
Aug 21, 2020 · Piss poor rigging at best! You will be much better off looking for a used eastcape, maverick, keywest, ankona than those older seafox boats! Now, if you can pick one up for a song and do some work to it they were a decent conventional design and rode pretty well in a chop, poled decent, and were fairly shallow boats too.