Flats Boats

General Boats and Motors
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Originally posted by Reel Wicked

Not mine but a sweet skiff…

https://charleston.craigslist.org/boa/d/mount-pleasant-dolphin-super-skiff/6961919911.html

SeaPro 220CC

Dixie Craft-custom flats boat

I like how theres no sceg on the engine foot. Probably let’s you get extra skinny haha

Fishing Nerd

“skilled labor isn’t cheap, cheap labor isn’t skilled”

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Looks like that thing has eaten some oysters.

17’ Henry O Hornet w/ Johnson 88 spl
26’ Palmer Scott project hull
14’ Bentz-Craft w/ Yamaha 25

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Good eyes! Yea, get at least 2 more inches.

SeaPro 220CC

Dixie Craft-custom flats boat

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Check out the action craft I have for sale on craigslist. 17’. All redone. 90 yamaha 4 stoke. 109 hours. Turn key

Tall Sail Marine

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Originally posted by StumpNocker
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Originally posted by Local Cluster

I have a Stealth. There are essentially two broad sub-categories of flats boats: 1)the technical poling skiff/micro skiff and 2) the big-water flats boat. The Stealth would the in the big water flats boat category. The hull weights 1000#s and it probably draws 10-12" fully loaded. It also has a relatively deep v on the entry then flattens out at the stern. The weight and the V allows it break the chop really well. I’ve had my Stealth for 5 years and really like it for the type of fishing I do. I get shallow enough in the creeks and I take it to the jetties when I get the bug. It is a workhorse and pairs well with a 115 or even 150hp (max). That higher HP will get you out of trouble (like at the jetties) and also allow you to pull skiers and tubers if need be. The 5 person capacity is nice too. I pole mine, but wouldn’t want to do it all day. I use the trolling motor most of the time then get on the pole when I need the “stealth” factor.

The technical poling skiff’s are cool and they sure get shallow but are a little too one-dimensional for me. HP can be 40-60 which matches the hull well but limits you in some other activities. If all you do is pole around and sight fish then the technical poling skiffs are the right choice. These may be the types of boats your friends told you about that are “too light/not robust enough for the Carolina coast”.

If you can find a good deal on a Stealth, Hewes, AC etc, go for it. I launch in the Wando at the 41 bridge and get to the jetties in about 35 minutes. If its choppy I just fish the rivers/creeks.

I second this as I also run a Stealth and love it! It han

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Spooby…pains me to do so, but this one is in need of someone to love it. If you’ve never been in a Bentz-Craft, you’re missing out.

http://old.charlestonfishing.com/forum/topic.asp?TOPIC_ID=182359

Wadmalaw native
16’ Bentz-Craft Flats Boat

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Originally posted by Flat Bottom
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Originally posted by StumpNocker
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Originally posted by Local Cluster

I have a Stealth. There are essentially two broad sub-categories of flats boats: 1)the technical poling skiff/micro skiff and 2) the big-water flats boat. The Stealth would the in the big water flats boat category. The hull weights 1000#s and it probably draws 10-12" fully loaded. It also has a relatively deep v on the entry then flattens out at the stern. The weight and the V allows it break the chop really well. I’ve had my Stealth for 5 years and really like it for the type of fishing I do. I get shallow enough in the creeks and I take it to the jetties when I get the bug. It is a workhorse and pairs well with a 115 or even 150hp (max). That higher HP will get you out of trouble (like at the jetties) and also allow you to pull skiers and tubers if need be. The 5 person capacity is nice too. I pole mine, but wouldn’t want to do it all day. I use the trolling motor most of the time then get on the pole when I need the “stealth” factor.

The technical poling skiff’s are cool and they sure get shallow but are a little too one-dimensional for me. HP can be 40-60 which matches the hull well but limits you in some other activities. If all you do is pole around and sight fish then the technical poling skiffs are the right choice. These may be the types of boats your friends told you about that are “too light/not robust enough for the Carolina coast”.

If you can find a good deal on a Stealth, Hewes, AC etc, go for it. I launch in the Wando at the 41 bridge and get to the jetties in about 35 minutes. If its choppy

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I have a 2013 Mitide 16 flats rigged nicely, 90 hp Yamaha. $15,500…OBO

843-307-0425, call me and I will text more pics to you!

MICHAEL L SMITH