re: Bay Boat Question

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I fish out of Hydra Sport & Skeeter bay boats the majority of the time, can't go wrong with either of them.

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This! If you want a bay boat that you can fish the shallows and run out and catch a few Snapper as well the Hydra Sport 23 Baybolt is hard to pass up. This is my next boat. Used, it will run a little more than your budget but the wide beam and freeboard are worth it. At the end of the day you need to visit a few boat shows and see which boats you like the best and then do research on them. As someone posted earlier get on the Hull Truth and seek advice. Just remember, in most cases you will have to go through open water to get to the hot spots.