[translator]

The East Cape Vantage, however, is a lot roomier than most of the flats boats in the market right now. It measures 19 ft. 2 in. in length and is a whopping 79 in. wide. So, if you’re in the market for something a little more spacious than conventional skiffs, the Vantage is an excellent choice. more

[ehj666]

So, what are the best flats boats, and how do you choose the best one? Here’s everything you need to know about them.

[poet_imp]

The smoothness of a boat’s ride is directly related to the shape of the hull. Ideally, vessels that have a deep-V hull or deadrise absorb the bumps of choppy water better than those with more rounded/flatter drafts. [links]

[dougztr]

Only buy from a manufacturer that has a sterling reputation for creating high-quality flats boats, and steer clear of the ones that have had a history of cutting corners. Keep in mind, though, that “expensive” doesn’t always mean “high-quality” and “cheap” doesn’t always mean that something is total crap (although it does, more often than not).

[jarlethaanthonyt]

Flats boats aren’t exactly known to offer smooth rides. This is in large part due to how shallow their drafts are. The Redfisher 18 from Hewes is the exception. here

[greigmare64]

It has been a trusted boat for families for a long time. Older versions of this boat were rather tight-fitting because they only catered to families with children. That means that most of the compartments were small since they intended to only have kids in those areas. However, the VR5 has opened it up a bit.

[helen123]

It can seat eleven people with a max weight capacity of 1,538 lbs. The deck is 19 feet long and has a max hp capacity of 115 hp. The beam sits at 8’6”. here

[Enky1974]

There are some things you can do to ensure that those things happen. [links]

[E-conomictest]

These used fishing boats start under 30k: more