re: Flats Boats/limitations/advice needed

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.