Kenner bay boats

I am almost to the opinion anything shorter than 22' on a Bay boat is not worth it. If you are going to go less than that then just buy a Carolina Skiff or similar to fish in the marsh and bays. They are less expensive, stronger bottom, go in shallower water, need less horepower on outboard, and are easier to get unstuck...

Just my opinion and other people can disagree which I expect...

As far as a good boat I haven't heard anything bad about them. I own a Nitro and am very satisfied with it...

Excellent boat, I have that boat and it's a very nice boat to do what you listed. I usually fish by myself a few times and it's nice to be able to only need $30 in gas to go out to my spots. I've looked into getting a slightly bigger one but I keep looking back and say that this boat gets me to the areas that I need.

Thanks for the responses. This one has a 115 pushing it. Can an 18 footer fish 3 adults comfortably? or 2 adults and 2 kids?

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Can an 18 footer fish 3 adults comfortably?

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I wouldnt use the word comfortably. But it can be done.

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Can an 18 footer fish 3 adults comfortably? or 2 adults and 2 kids?

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NO! look at it this way. 2 adults using 6' rods with a bit of space covers easy 14'. Were are you going to put a third? Even a 22' boat is about the smallest to fish 3 adults comfortably in the marsh.

You won't need it to be checked for termites, Kenner was either the first or one of the first boats to be built without wood and all composite. They are well made boats that should last a lifetime. My camp partner used to guide and still does and has had his for a good 10 years or more and it still is in good shape and handles chop well.

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NO! look at it this way. 2 adults using 6' rods with a bit of space covers easy 14'. Were are you going to put a third? Even a 22' boat is about the smallest to fish 3 adults comfortably in the marsh.

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BS. That is if both cast at the same time, both casting off their side. I've fished 4 off a 21', no problems.

Had a 96, 18 ft. kenner with a 90 Johnson. Great boat but they DO have wood. Transom and bow are epoxied marine plywood. Stringers are also epoxied marine plywood. Bill Kenner was a big believer in wood v/s composite as long as the wood is sealed/protected. My boat gave me great service, never had an issue. Fished 3 several times and did fine. 2 Kids and 2 adults may be a little tight though if casting and treble hooks are involved. My 18 kenner was a very dry riding boat in a chop as well. I now have a 22ft. Pathfinder, thats gonna play hell catching the fish that little kenner did.