re: Flats Boats/limitations/advice needed

I had a 14x36 flat that i just sold. Only bc it was too narrow. Got a 16x48 flat now. I plan on going everywhere besides big lake and toledo bend in it. That includes bayous, marsh, lakes, etc. If its choppy, it will be rough, but if i managed all those places in a 14x36 flat, then ill be fine in a 16x48. Besides, its only rough when youre running, and in the bodies of water i fish, theres always less than a 30min boat ride. I considered getting a semi v to help with the chop, but the cost increases significantly going from a flat bottom to a semi v. At least brand new there is. But where i typically fish, chop isnt a huge issue, and i like being able to fish shallow water.