Which Style?

[Mini-x Fan]

We are just lightly kicking around the idea of getting a boat that is a little bigger than our Whaler 13. Nothing serious, we are just talking about it. Anyways we would like to have something with a center console to maximize space. We mainly fish the flats, but also run across West Bay quite a bit. Do y'all think we should stay with a Whaler style hull giving up shallow ability? Or do you think we should go to a more shallow hull style sacrificing ride? Thanks!!

[H.Maier]

I'd stay with the whaler. I have a friend with a 13'er and the two of us fish it a lot. Gotta love the whaler.

[Mini-x Fan]

Yes sir, we were maybe lookin at getting a cc whaler 15 with a jackplate. That will be a faster boat than the tunnels which is another plus.

[H.Maier]

Sounds like you have the plan. I'm going to get me one when I hit the lotto. lol

[Mini-x Fan]

Haha, nothin new or too expensive here!!

[buoy37]

Watch craigslist for a Blue Wave 165

[Rollo]

Keep your eyes open for a Dargel Fisherman in an 18.9 configuration Roomy,shallow running and smooth on the rough, they can be had pretty affordable in the older hulls and they hold up really well even with age! Dont buy another boat thats too small! or you will regret it when you realize you are crowded in! This is the smallest size I recomend for good all around use! The skout is also sweet! This is only one of many choices available.Just dont buy into the small boat B.S. larger prevents outgrowing too soon!

[dbarham]

carolina skiff!!!!!!!

[Gulfcoast13]

Whaler is nice but run in my Majek and you will want one if you like the shallows. Open bay with some good chop is good but that 6" chop will foam your beer.

[Xpress89]

Whaler is nice but run in my Majek and you will want one if you like the shallows. Open bay with some good chop is good but that 6" chop will foam your beer.

LMAO either it will foam your beer or make your testicles feel like they have been threw a blender

[H.Maier]

Just remember this, the boat won't make you a better angler. It's just a means to an end.

[Termo]

What, Harvey....no love for my ProLine flats? Waaaaaaaaahhhh!

[H.Maier]

You know I love that vessel, Blue. Fish will be going nuts after this blow.

[coachlaw]

Yep, Carolina Skiff . . . . or I might very sadly have a 16 foot Shoalwater up for sale soon. My buddy keeps his at my house and his wife just changed jobs, making a LOT less. So he may have to let it go.

[Mini-x Fan]

Is this boat underpowered? http://easttexas.craigslist.org/boa/3474785253.html Thanks!