- My Forums
- Tiger Rant
- LSU Recruiting
- SEC Rant
- Saints Talk
- Pelicans Talk
- More Sports Board
- Fantasy Sports
- Golf Board
- Soccer Board
- O-T Lounge
- Tech Board
- Home/Garden Board
- Outdoor Board
- Health/Fitness Board
- Movie/TV Board
- Book Board
- Music Board
- Political Talk
- Money Talk
- Fark Board
- Gaming Board
- Travel Board
- Food/Drink Board
- Ticket Exchange
- TD Help Board
Customize My Forums- View All Forums
- Show Left Links
- Topic Sort Options
- Trending Topics
- Recent Topics
- Active Topics
Started By
Message
Looking for a small bay boat
Posted on 11/9/14 at 2:55 pm
Posted on 11/9/14 at 2:55 pm
While going down I-10 the other day I saw a small bay boat that I really liked. It couldn't have been any bigger then 15' had plenty of deck space. Center console with a smaller Honda engine maybe a 50? Also, had a push pole deck mounted above motor. I really liked and wanted to get a price on one but have no clue who makes them and where to fine a price on one like the one I saw.
7
Posted on 11/9/14 at 2:58 pm to GeauxTime9
Hells Bay or Skull Island is what you seem to be describing
Posted on 11/9/14 at 3:01 pm to GeauxTime9
I'll add east cape bay boats and bevertail skiffs.
I want an east cape bay so bad
I want an east cape bay so bad
This post was edited on 11/9/14 at 3:02 pm
Posted on 11/9/14 at 3:20 pm to sloopy
What would one of those run you?
Posted on 11/9/14 at 3:25 pm to GeauxTime9
They are micro skiffs that are really at home on the flats in Florida. It's highly debatable that they are worth the money in Louisiana. I've looked at them because I like to fly fish and like the open decks, but they just don't handle any sort of chop at all. They are similarly priced to larger, more V shaped bay boats that draft similar yet can handle chop much, much better. The micro's really are a one use only boat and most are $20k-$35k
Ankona is probably the lowest priced, yet still quality manufacturer.
Ankona is probably the lowest priced, yet still quality manufacturer.
Posted on 11/9/14 at 3:25 pm to GeauxTime9
Probably Around 40k new, they're completely customizable.
This post was edited on 11/9/14 at 3:26 pm
Posted on 11/9/14 at 3:27 pm to sloopy
Damn, glad y'all gave some good feed back. Figured they would be a little cheaper and would handle the chop decently.
Posted on 11/9/14 at 3:31 pm to GeauxTime9
You can find some good deals on older flats boats. Checkout Microskiff.com classifieds.
This post was edited on 11/9/14 at 3:32 pm
Posted on 11/9/14 at 3:33 pm to GeauxTime9
The problem with the micro's are that they are not popular here so there is no used market. You either have to buy new or bring one from Florida. Ankona's are sub $20k new but you can customize as much as you want.
There's a decent priced local Ankona on CL: LINK
There's a decent priced local Ankona on CL: LINK
Posted on 11/9/14 at 3:44 pm to AutoYes_Clown
quote:
The problem with the micro's are that they are not popular here so there is no used market.
True. IMO, they're the perfect boat for La matsh fishing.
I've been looking at those lately as well, pretty sweet little rig.
This post was edited on 11/9/14 at 3:45 pm
Posted on 11/9/14 at 4:48 pm to sloopy
quote:
True. IMO, they're the perfect boat for La matsh fishing.
This
Microskiff.com has a pretty good classified section.
You should find something your lookin for there.
Posted on 11/9/14 at 5:21 pm to GeauxTime9
keep monitoring thehulltruth. good skiffs for sale on there all the time.
Lakes and Bay skiffs and famouscraft. both fine as frog hair and you can find a used one for under 20k.
Lakes and Bay skiffs and famouscraft. both fine as frog hair and you can find a used one for under 20k.
Posted on 11/9/14 at 5:24 pm to stewie
Thanks for the help, i'm going to keep my eye out on these things.
Posted on 11/9/14 at 5:41 pm to GeauxTime9
I swooped up a 04 18' sterling for 9k. Just have to shop around. Slight v hull. Good in chop. Poling tower. Trim tabs. 82 lbs t motor.
Posted on 11/9/14 at 6:18 pm to Elusiveporpi
Damn, where did you find that?
Posted on 11/9/14 at 6:21 pm to GeauxTime9
Many companies make boats in the 17-19ft range
Posted on 11/9/14 at 6:25 pm to sloopy
quote:
good deals on older flats boats
needle in a haystack. good luck w/ dat. shopped around forever, like 2 years. all i found were a couple busted up hewes' that some shrimpers were using to store tools and scrap aluminum.
edit::: you also might want to take a charter or hitch a ride w/ a guy who has one. they are balls small and buizness only. Some are wet as hell too; I fish a mako flats regularly and we can't even cross minimal sloppy chop in open water. weight your priorities/options. I'd say a 17 foot carolina skiff if fishing south la marshes. Plenty of customizable options.
This post was edited on 11/9/14 at 6:31 pm
Posted on 11/9/14 at 6:34 pm to GeauxTime9
Good place to find Microskiffs For Sale. At lrast you can find info on different manufacturers and model. Some 17' skiffs go for close to $45,000.
Posted on 11/9/14 at 6:42 pm to PaBon
I've fished in ones that handle chop very well.
This post was edited on 11/9/14 at 6:42 pm
Posted on 11/9/14 at 8:26 pm to sloopy
quote:
amn, where did you find that?
Louisiana sportsman. I got lucky.
Skifflife.com also has a lot off boats for sale.
Page 1 of 2
Popular
Back to top
Follow TigerDroppings for LSU Football News