Bass Boat or Flats Boat?

Rodman_Rob · 10-07-05, 12:42 AM

If you had the choice, would you rather have a bass boat or a flats boat and why?

1FASTLASER · 10-07-05, 08:16 AM

If I would on occasions be fishing salt or brackish water definatly a flats boat due to the different construction and care taken in the building of the boat to ward off saltwater corrosion.

flfireman · 10-07-05, 11:20 PM

Just the question Ive been pondering for a while now. Ill either end up with a dual species boat or a bay boat. The minute you add flats to the name, add 10 grand.

Nitro911 · 10-07-05, 11:34 PM

I traded my bay boat for a bass boat, but if I had to do it all over again, I think I would go with something like a Nitro 898 or the Ranger 195 Intercoastal or the Triton model that is similar. I can't remember what the Triton is called. Anyway, they are all essentially bass boat hulls with the white deck (no carpet) used in saltwater boats. Easy to clean up, but still keeping all of the benefits of the bass boat setup.

1FASTLASER · 10-08-05, 06:03 AM

Dont know if this is possible but would definatly be worth looking into. Since carpet in a bass boat is upgradable why cant you have the option of a bass boat being built with all the ammenities and not have the carpet installed, just have a smooth finish of the glass that is put on the flooring. May be worth calling one of the boat companies that you are interested in and asking them about this option. You might end up with a bass boat without carpet AND save money. Just a thought. I havent tried this but it did cross my mind reading these posts. I know when I go to replace carpet for myself or a customer depending on what grade carpet they want it is anywhere from $100 to as much as $400 for the upgraded carpet. And that price is just for the carpet alone that does not include the carpet adhesive nor the installation and trim if needed.

Rodman_Rob · 10-08-05, 11:05 AM

while you're at it, might as well look into a platform placed over the engine, would make spotting beds much easier.

bassintom · 10-12-05, 11:06 PM

since i fish for bass and not flats,i'll take a bass boat..lol

doesn't zook have a bass boat without carpeting?

1FASTLASER · 10-13-05, 04:37 AM

LOL Thats NOT a bass boat without carpeting thats a MultiSpecies boat. LOL

flfireman · 10-13-05, 11:59 AM

The more and more I look, the more and more that Im seeing a bay or multispecies boat as the answer. The bay may be even a better option because of the center console option and the avaliability of the boats. By the way the multispecies boats by RANGER,STRATOS,TRITON,NITRO are made out of GOLD. Ive seen a bassboat and the exact same boat labeled as a multispecies boat w/ a $12,000.00 price difference. Where is the justification in this????

zooker · 10-13-05, 06:25 PM

no there aint hose holder. i have a stratos with the intercoastal flooring. easy to take care of just hose it down. it has a funny -rough- texture to it. i have slipped a couple of times -takes about 2" of water- to make you slip though. what ever you buy make 100% sure there is a hole for the troller moter pedal. i used one of these things and i love them. only problem with my stratos is that i have a hatch right were i want to run the troller..

zooker

ddc_5114 · 10-17-05, 10:12 PM

I've recommended it before, and I'll say it again

Majek boats makes what the call and x-treme v...look into it !!!!

flachristopherkeene9 · 10-18-05, 07:48 PM

Rodman since you live close to the ocean and intercoastal I would say flats or bay boat. But they also do go a lot slower than some of these bass boats.

Chris

lizardsrule · 10-21-05, 09:20 AM

Since you are talking about guiding, then I would let that make the decision for me. Which boat is more client freindly, which one would you use more due to the type of charters you are wanting. Storage would be a big issue for me, especailly taking out clients, who have nothing when they show up. Just a thought.

Lizards

10-07-05, 12:42 AM	#1
Rodman_Rob BassFishin.Com Super Veteran Join Date: May 2005 Location: Ocala, FL. 1/2 hour southwest of Rodman Posts: 1,702	Bass Boat or Flats Boat? If you had the choice, would you rather have a bass boat or a flats boat and why? __________________ Lizardsrule may not be able to drive a boat, but he can sure put you on the fish!

10-07-05, 11:20 PM	#3
flfireman BassFishin.Com Super Veteran Join Date: Jun 2004 Location: Palm Bay, Fl Posts: 2,751	Just the question Ive been pondering for a while now. Ill either end up with a dual species boat or a bay boat. The minute you add flats to the name, add 10 grand. __________________ In the Lord all things are possible.

10-07-05, 11:34 PM	#4
Nitro911 BassFishin.Com Veteran Member Join Date: Feb 2004 Location: San Antonio Posts: 535	I traded my bay boat for a bass boat, but if I had to do it all over again, I think I would go with something like a Nitro 898 or the Ranger 195 Intercoastal or the Triton model that is similar. I can't remember what the Triton is called. Anyway, they are all essentially bass boat hulls with the white deck (no carpet) used in saltwater boats. Easy to clean up, but still keeping all of the benefits of the bass boat setup. __________________ San Antonio, Texas STFH

10-08-05, 11:05 AM	#6
Rodman_Rob BassFishin.Com Super Veteran Join Date: May 2005 Location: Ocala, FL. 1/2 hour southwest of Rodman Posts: 1,702	while you're at it, might as well look into a platform placed over the engine, would make spotting beds much easier. __________________ Lizardsrule may not be able to drive a boat, but he can sure put you on the fish!

10-13-05, 11:59 AM	#9
flfireman BassFishin.Com Super Veteran Join Date: Jun 2004 Location: Palm Bay, Fl Posts: 2,751	The more and more I look, the more and more that Im seeing a bay or multispecies boat as the answer. The bay may be even a better option because of the center console option and the avaliability of the boats. By the way the multispecies boats by RANGER,STRATOS,TRITON,NITRO are made out of GOLD. Ive seen a bassboat and the exact same boat labeled as a multispecies boat w/ a $12,000.00 price difference. Where is the justification in this???? __________________ In the Lord all things are possible.

10-07-05, 08:16 AM	#2
1FASTLASER BassFishin.Com Super Veteran Join Date: Aug 2005 Location: crossett,arkansas Posts: 2,777	If I would on occasions be fishing salt or brackish water definatly a flats boat due to the different construction and care taken in the building of the boat to ward off saltwater corrosion.

10-08-05, 06:03 AM	#5
1FASTLASER BassFishin.Com Super Veteran Join Date: Aug 2005 Location: crossett,arkansas Posts: 2,777	Dont know if this is possible but would definatly be worth looking into. Since carpet in a bass boat is upgradable why cant you have the option of a bass boat being built with all the ammenities and not have the carpet installed, just have a smooth finish of the glass that is put on the flooring. May be worth calling one of the boat companies that you are interested in and asking them about this option. You might end up with a bass boat without carpet AND save money. Just a thought. I havent tried this but it did cross my mind reading these posts. I know when I go to replace carpet for myself or a customer depending on what grade carpet they want it is anywhere from $100 to as much as $400 for the upgraded carpet. And that price is just for the carpet alone that does not include the carpet adhesive nor the installation and trim if needed.

10-12-05, 11:06 PM	#7
bassintom BassFishin.Com Super Veteran Join Date: Jul 2003 Location: washington(northwest) N.J. Posts: 3,958	since i fish for bass and not flats,i'll take a bass boat..lol doesn't zook have a bass boat without carpeting?

10-13-05, 04:37 AM	#8
1FASTLASER BassFishin.Com Super Veteran Join Date: Aug 2005 Location: crossett,arkansas Posts: 2,777	LOL Thats NOT a bass boat without carpeting thats a MultiSpecies boat. LOL

10-13-05, 06:25 PM	#10
zooker BassFishin.Com Premier Elite Join Date: Jan 2004 Location: denton nc Posts: 13,441	no there aint hose holder. i have a stratos with the intercoastal flooring. easy to take care of just hose it down. it has a funny -rough- texture to it. i have slipped a couple of times -takes about 2" of water- to make you slip though. what ever you buy make 100% sure there is a hole for the troller moter pedal. i used one of these things and i love them. only problem with my stratos is that i have a hatch right were i want to run the troller.. zooker __________________ the godfather.. aml in remission since 7-20-09

10-17-05, 10:12 PM	#11
ddc_5114 BassFishin.Com Member Join Date: Sep 2005 Location: san antonio, tx Posts: 30	I've recommended it before, and I'll say it again Majek boats makes what the call and x-treme v...look into it !!!!

10-18-05, 07:48 PM	#12
flachristopherkeene9 BassFishin.Com Veteran Member Join Date: Jun 2005 Posts: 516	Rodman since you live close to the ocean and intercoastal I would say flats or bay boat. But they also do go a lot slower than some of these bass boats. Chris

10-21-05, 09:20 AM	#13
lizardsrule BassFishin.Com Premier Elite Join Date: Sep 2003 Location: Saint Augustine, FL Posts: 7,374	Since you are talking about guiding, then I would let that make the decision for me. Which boat is more client freindly, which one would you use more due to the type of charters you are wanting. Storage would be a big issue for me, especailly taking out clients, who have nothing when they show up. Just a thought. Lizards __________________ There are three types of Snakes I hate 1. Live Snakes 2. Dead Snakes 3. Sticks that look like Snakes. And Gators too!

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