re: Need input in designing duck boat..

For what you want 1848 or 1854. If your hunting 4 guys mods will be in your future for sure. I run a 16x48 with a 37 gdsd. It's a fun little boat, can hunt 3 no problem, but it sucks. Definitely a 2 man boat. Easy to hide, I fish out of it as well. All the guys in my camp are running bigger boats, they carry a load slightly better and are more comfortable if your hunting out of a boat blind.

Seems like 18x60s are getting popular, but I've personally never driven or rode in one. I don't care what anyone says most stock combos struggle to plane 4 guys, assuming your friends aren't all 120 pounds. That's why your going to need mods, or an outboard. Maybe the 18x60 does and hence it's growing popularity.