Originally Posted by
big_o_tom
Just got back from panama city beach, did some fishing while there. I fished from the rocky jetty a couple times but mostly waded(while scared to death I might add) out on the grass flats. I rented a pontoon while there and it was ok, bay boats are $300-500 plus tax and fuel from 8am to 4/5pm.
I could buy a used flats boats that would suit me fine but that's another expense for something that wouldn't get used that often. Most of the flats boats are between 15' and 24' so my 20'er should be fine.
My concerns would be the motor, carpet, seats and pumps. As long as everything gets rinsed off good with fresh water it should be fine, right?
Oh yeah one other concern would be the back of the boat sitting so low in the water. I would definitely move at least 2 batteries up front to make the boat sit more level in the water.
I know it's not going to draft as shallow as a true flats boat but I would rather be in my boat 100 yards from the bank in knee deep water than to be wading.