Any OB brothers fish a Hewes Redfisher 18?

I had one. I didn't really care for it. Heavy haul. I could never get it on step really quick.

I just went back to an aluminum haul. Something that is low maintenance.

I should have gone with a Pathfinder instead of a Hewes, but they had a Hewes locally that popped up for sale.

Depends on how much money you willing to spend. Mavericks seem to be great. Everyone raves about their Pathfinders.

For what I do, I don’t need a “great ride.” I’m mostly in the marsh or in canals. I’m not running through open water chasing specks.

How did it ride in a light chop (in a canal/marsh)?

I’m evaluating something like a Hewes 18 or a custom metal side console hybrid type rig like Uncle J builds. Would go a little bigger if I built one from scratch.

I have a 24’ bay boat but I want something smaller and easier to mess with just me and one kid. Marsh, Toledo Bend, basin, etc. Holeshot not a big concern as I’m usually fishing. 2-3’ foe minimum type stuff.

Ride was nice. I had gotten it to be more family friendly. Bigger, fiberglass, comfortable for the wife and 3 kids. But most of the time it was me going out solo to fish and I'm in grad school so it wasnt getting used much.

I know Jason. He builds some really nice boats. I had the 4th boat he ever built back when he was in his driveway. And I can still call him and bullshite.

hewes are sweet, many were made.

lake and bay 17 palm beach or action craft 1802 would be worth a look