I’ve been considering a new boat and I’ve been looking pretty hard at the Bay series from Xpress. I’m torn between their 18’ Hyper-lift Bay series (H18B) and their 18’ shallow water series (SW18B). I fish predominately inshore (rivers and creeks and backwaters of Charleston area) but would venture out on to the various lakes in SC. As you all know, when the wind gets up, the water in the various creeks and rivers in the Charleston area get pretty choppy. That’s why I’m considering the H18B. But I also like to “get way back” as well so I’m concerned about any draft difference between the two models. I have a buddy that has a 17’ Xpress Explorer series (duck boat) and it’s awesome in the skinny water but when the wind is up, that thing beats you to death getting back to the landing.
Do y’all have any experience between the two or any input to pass along?
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