Flats boats are strictly shallow water fishing boats.
Bay boats are a cross between a center console and a flats boat. They offer higher gunwales while still maintaining a shallow draft. You can fish the flats or go offshore on a calm day.











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Flats & Bay

Common Sizes: 16 to 22 feet
Average Cost*: $20,000
Types of Power: Outboard & Sterndrive
Price Range: $11,000 to $35,000
Horsepower: 50 to 250 HP * without trailer








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