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Flats boats
There is no other boat better for running on the flats than a dedicated flats boat, particularly as an angler wishing to catch fish that live in shallow coastal waters where these boats can often operate in less than two feet of water.
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What are flats boats?
Small, trailerable vessels called flats boats are commonly utilized for activities like saltwater fishing. These vessels can span in size, with the smallest current boat listed at 15 feet in length, to the longest vessel measuring 26 feet, and an average length of 19 feet. They are designed and manufactured by a wide variety of boat building companies with hull types including modified vee, flat, tunnel, catamaran and other designs. A total of 281 brand-new boats and 315 used boats are among the 596 flats boats that are now available on Boat Trader, which features listings from both professional yacht brokers and boat dealerships and individual owners countrywide.
What are the best flats boats?
Currently, some of the most popular manufacturers of flats boats include Hewes, Spyder, Maverick, Sea Hunt and Ranger. Flats boats models are constructed with outboard, outboard-4S, outboard-2S, inboard and other propulsion systems, available in gas and other fuel systems. The top two flats boats brands on Boat Trader over the previous 30 days were Hell's Bay, Hewes, Key West, Maverick and Ranger.
How much do flats boats cost?
Prices for flats boats on Boat Trader range from a reasonable $6,935 at the more economical boat models to $168,045 for the higher end types. Models with more power can accommodate motors up to 356 horsepower, while affordable utility models may have as low as 30 horsepower engines on them (although the average engine size is 115 HP).
Why are flats boats popular?
Flats boats are popular for their extremely shallow draft and average beam, features that make these boats a great option for saltwater fishing. Flats boats are also popular boats for rivers and lakes and other shallow fresh bodies of water. From our current listings, the average number of passengers that flats boats can carry is 5 people with a maximum of 10. Boat Trader is positive you'll find the boat you're searching for with 596 flats boats now posted for sale and 123 boats uploaded in the last 30 days.