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re: Flats Boats/limitations/advice needed

Posted on 4/11/18 at 1:11 pm to
Posted by Slickback
Deer Stand
Member since Mar 2008
27693 posts
Posted on 4/11/18 at 1:11 pm to
Champion Back Country Flats 169
Posted by Saskwatch
Member since Feb 2016
16661 posts
Posted on 4/11/18 at 1:17 pm to
Good boat. Shouldn't have any issues with what you want you are wanting to do with it. Might not have as much storage as a typical bass boat but enough for regular amount of gear.

If its the one I'm thinking about then it is indeed a good price for that boat.
Posted by stuntman
Florida
Member since Jan 2013
9142 posts
Posted on 4/12/18 at 10:29 pm to
Back Country is an excellent boat. One of the best makes on the market. Most flats boats are a real wet ride in any kind of chop, but those Back Countries are incredibly dry compared to other brands.

They are also great at not porpoising. Some models, even when the trim is all the way down, go up and down for a bit until they finally smooth out. My dad's Back Country didn't even have trim tabs, yet was the most stable flats boat I've ever been on.

It's been said a few times, but the biggest drawback is when you get into any kind of big water. No fun at all. But, if you're mostly going to be in skinny water, I cannot recommend them highly enough.
Posted by Bigryno7
Nashville
Member since Jun 2009
1465 posts
Posted on 4/13/18 at 6:56 am to
I was in the same predicament. I think I was actually looking at the same boat you are referring to. I ended up buying a Key West Stealth because it was a little bigger and wider. So far no complaints. I've used it to bass fish, cut through the chop in Four Horse like a champ, and has been fine in Delacroix and Hopedale this past month.

I think the things it really can't do is hit the big open bays on rougher water. Most boats under 22ft typically have a hard time with that anyway.
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