Garbo

I know there isn't a perfect boat, and have proved it to myself a couple of times.

The closest I have come is a large Flats Boat. It bass fishes well, handles big water well, and can run close offshore on hand picked days. I will buy another before spring, and was curious if anyone else has tried to find a boat they could do everything in, if so please do tell.

What do you consider to be the best "Do it all" boat?

Big Mikes Fiberglass

try K 2 marine inc. Knoxville Ar. 224 blackjack a damn fine boat. Big Mike

Saltlife

I would consider a bay boat a "do it all boat" because you only draft around10 to 12 inches of water which is enough to fish most anywhere around here,you can go offshore on most days, there is more freeboard so its more family friendly and you wont get your butt handed to you when its rough like you would in most flats boats.

wrightackle

I think a small center console {17-19 ft} is a great boat for this area. It has the freeboard to keep you safeif you get caught by a summer squall and gets you thru the pass when it gets nasty. With a four stroke you have a tremendous range. If you want to fish the flats just come inside, use a stickpin so you don't tear up the grass with an anchor, and hop out of the boat and wade. I do love the bayboats {actually fish out of a key west 19ft} but that low freeboard will scare the heck out of you at times.

JoeZ

http://www.androsboats.com/23.cfm



Fish flats, bays or bluewater.

The bow rise and angle will let you take 5-6 foot seas (not that it'd be fun) without a problem.

philhensley

The Logic or Triumph CC in 17'. Made of composit material, roplene not fiberglass, verylight weight and easy to tow to where you fish. Drafts 6" with a 20" transum,will take moderate seas. Use with 50 - 90 hp 4-stroke.

off route II

curtis, look at the 243 everglades.

Blue Magic

I got a 243 Everglades bay boat and I run that thing in skinny water (:bpts16 inches) as well as running the boat offshore depending on the wind and seas. 2 to 3 ft gulf chop is no problem for this boat at 20 mph. Take one for a ride to see it for yourself.

Here's a picture of my boat next to a 24 ft Yellowfin, which is also an excellent choice

Chris V

Curtis, I've been on a lot of boats andI still have to say my kayak is the perfect boat for me. $0.00 in gas per trip and its a good way to get excercise while doing what you love.

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AUBuilder

Those are fine boats. Never fished one but have seen a few back home in Tampa. They are awful proud of them though. ($$$)