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RE: Flats boat advice

dphil33843 — Thu, 31 Jul 2008 19:08:52 GMT

ya u can go that shallow....if you dont mind dragin ur prop along

RE: Flats boat advice

Chasin Tails — Tue, 23 Oct 2007 12:38:52 GMT

[quote][b]nitro (10/22/2007)[/b][hr]And what kind of prop scar do you figure it left by blasting across the flat like that? [/quote]

the guy is clearly going over sand

RE: Flats boat advice

Capt Shawn W — Tue, 23 Oct 2007 08:09:20 GMT

[quote]pretty sure they are done because they don't have a website anymore and i just called them last week and they said they are going out of business [/quote]

Lagoon Boats is not going under.... not sure who you spoke with. And yes the website is down while they design a new look for it...Spoke with the owner today....

RE: Flats boat advice

nitro — Mon, 22 Oct 2007 18:29:27 GMT

And what kind of prop scar do you figure it left by blasting across the flat like that?

RE: Flats boat advice

saltwater cowboy — Mon, 22 Oct 2007 13:02:15 GMT

It slid across!

The motor wasnt even in the water!lol;)

RE: Flats boat advice

Chasin Tails — Mon, 22 Oct 2007 10:52:44 GMT

[quote][b]saltwater cowboy (10/21/2007)[/b][hr]Im sorry but there is not a flats boat in the world that will run in 3inch of water with a desent size motor.

or is there....

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=cNH14Y4XNe8

RE: Flats boat advice

saltwater cowboy — Sun, 21 Oct 2007 21:47:55 GMT

Damn,those are nice boats,but id have to testride one first...lol:)

RE: Flats boat advice

MoganHunter — Sun, 21 Oct 2007 20:53:14 GMT

I'm only saying what the website says and shows, check it out.....

RE: Flats boat advice

saltwater cowboy — Sun, 21 Oct 2007 19:20:43 GMT

Im sorry but there is not a flats boat in the world that will run in 3inch of water with a desent size motor.You here all these guys that say stuff like that and thay make there selfs sound like they dont know what there talking about when it comes to boats.Iv ridin in them all and the shalowest one was a old kicker boat/mullet skiff.;)

Besides that look into a 17ft hews light tackle,best boat for what your gunna be doin.;)

RE: Flats boat advice

MoganHunter — Sun, 21 Oct 2007 18:00:55 GMT

You might wanna check out Lostmen poling skiffs at www.eastcapecanoes.com. very stable, true draft 3" full load, plenty of client room and seating...

RE: Flats boat advice

Chasin Tails — Thu, 18 Oct 2007 11:41:42 GMT

pretty sure they are done because they don't have a website anymore and i just called them last week and they said they are going out of business

RE: Flats boat advice

Capt Shawn W — Thu, 18 Oct 2007 10:38:39 GMT

I don't think Lagoon Boats went under, I was just by their shop the other day. I run the RS 15 for my Guide Service, and I love it! It is super stable, and can run super shallow. I am trying to sell mine now, I need a boat that I can fish the tourneys in (the rs is a foot to short), now that I had an offer to be pro staff for Ranger boats. The RS is a great little boat for two anglers and one person on the pole. If I could afford to keep my RS, I would! But if you ever want a test drive one, just call over to the shop and they will set you up. And I agree you do get what you pay for!

RE: Flats boat advice

BoxCarWillie — Wed, 17 Oct 2007 07:39:45 GMT

I don't guide much anymore, but my clients are very impressed with my Banshee Extreme. The ride IS NICE, SHALLOW, QUIET EVINRUDE, NO HULL SLAP AND NOT AS TIPPY AS A HB OR BT. And for what you get, they are not over priced.

'nuf said

RE: Flats boat advice

FlatsKracker — Wed, 17 Oct 2007 07:20:39 GMT

JMO. but I think if I was in the market for a tps, I would seriously get ahold of Dave Sutton and check out his new Terrapin Skiff and schedule a test ride. Knowin Captain Dave , there has been alot of thought put into the design , and I am sure that Captain Karl had a little influence in that design:D. The two of them together , more than likely makes for a top of the line , ultimate design in a flats boat ! And the fact that they are both ..part of the family , sort of helps influence my personal opinion ;)

RE: Flats boat advice

Chasin Tails — Tue, 16 Oct 2007 18:31:33 GMT

http://www.maverickboats.com/fusionbb/showtopic.php?tid/23764/

little more $$$ but seems to fit the bill

RE: Flats boat advice

etempleton1 — Mon, 15 Oct 2007 17:51:22 GMT

mosquito lagoon, wanna run fast but dont want anything bigger then a 60, i mean 40 maxed out is fine. running from titusville for tournys and $ up to 22 new or used

RE: Flats boat advice

Chasin Tails — Mon, 15 Oct 2007 11:34:31 GMT

Lagoon boats are out business but i think they a one 15 left, anyways

where do you fish??? will you be poling most of the time or fishing deeper water

will you be running across large bays or small backcountry channels

Fly or spin

and most important want is your max amount of $$$$$ to spend

RE: Flats boat advice

Hendy — Mon, 15 Oct 2007 10:43:53 GMT

if u are going to guide i would not get a banshee extreme besides that they are way over priced they have only 1 captians seat in the back while your clients are up on front on a cooler tye of seat. beavertails are defianitly nice boats but maybe check lagoon boats they are each hand made with attention to detail assuring u get a nice boat...

RE: Flats boat advice

west_coast_dreamin — Sun, 14 Oct 2007 16:25:33 GMT

hey dude i would get the new beavertail but i looked at the banshee to and the steering is sick...! see if you can get that steering setup

Flats boat advice

etempleton1 — Sun, 14 Oct 2007 16:07:59 GMT

Well, I have a BeaverTail skiff it it is awsome. I'm gunna start guiding soon and i'm looking for a newer boat. I have been thinking about another beavertail cause they are great boats. I looked at the ranger banshee extreme but i got some word that they dont ride so good. I think the boats are great. What do you guys have to say about some good flats boats.Hells Bay and gordons are amazing but pretty pricie.

Check out the beaver tail 4 sale in the 4 sale section.
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