Unlike other shallow water boats the Dusky 18 flats boats hull was designed for the rough waters encountered enroute to the flats as well as near-shore ocean fishing.

Flats boat in rough water. One way to judge water depth is how much of the crab traps are visible. The deep-V hull is solid as a rock and the console is roomy. While running your boat if a mud trail is visible in the prop wash move to deeper water.

If your boat has a bilge be sure to pump it out with a bilge pump so that you can stay in higher water. The chine flats and spray strakes forward deflect spray down and out the higher speed capability allows these boats to drive past the spray and spray is generated farther aft along the hull in the first place so less of it. The boat is slapping so hard against the water that the camera cant get a straight shot.

The Dusky 18 flats boats totally flush non-skid deck allows unobstructed fishing bow to stern. Ad Deliver Peace of Mind with the best sealing solutions for ships pumps and tidal turbines. Ad Luxury Cobalt Boats in Lake Geneva WI.

How a flat bottom boat handles in rough water video As you can see from the above video the flat bottom Jon boat is extremely uncomfortable to be in in rough water. The planing hull also tends to be drier in rough seas. Bailing Out Water and Dropping Anchor.

Both hulls feature a high bow with oversize integrated spray rails and the freeboard for safe rough-water crossings explains company co-owner Kevin Fenn but the bow of the original EVO touted by East Cape as the choice for open water and oceanside flats. Cross The Atlantic voyage. An Action Craft 1890 would be great for your use.

You can run this boat all day in rough water and stay comfortable doing it. New and used models for sale. If youre making the jump to a 30ft center console the Regulator 34 should be the first boat.