FLATS FLYER FLATS FLYER

THIS HULL IS ACTUALLY A 18'11"FLATS FLYER,WITH TANDEM AXLE TRAILER. BUILT IN 2008 IN MOBILE,ALABAMA.DETAILS OF THE BUILD SPECS ARE LISTED .GREAT CONDITION BUT IT IS NOT PERFECT AND HAS BEEN USED,THE PAINT IS FLAKING A LITTLE ON THE STARBOARD SIDE(SEE PICS) IT COULD USE A GOOD SCRUBBING AND SOME TWEAKING ON THE FINISHES..PLEASE LOOK AT THE PICS CLOSELY AND CALL OR MESSAGE IF YOU HAVE ANY QUESTIONS BEFORE BIDDING.I HAVE A CLEAR TITLE ON THE BOAT.THE TRAILER WILL HAVE A BILL OF SALE.LOCAL PICK-UP OR BUYER WILL ARRANGE SHIPPING. I WILL HELP IN ARRANGING SHIPPING IF I CAN.

Flats boat.TANDEM AXLE TRAILER GOOD TIRES.SELF-BAILING COCKPIT COURTESY LIGHTS,RADIO AND MARINE SPEAKERS,FUSE PANEL/WIRING,PLUMBING/BILGE PUMPS.BUILT-IN LIVE WELL.FLOTATION,UNDER DECK FUEL TANK.THIS HULL HAS HAD SOME RECENT MODIFICATION. THE KEEL HAS BEEN REINFORCED AND FIBER GLASSED DOWN THE ENTIRE LENGTH IN THE CENTER TO ASSURE IT WILL HANDLE PULLING UP ON THE SHORE,SAND BAR,BEACH,ETC.THE DECK IS HEAVILY LAID WITH NON-SKID. BUILT IN 2008 COMPARE TO THE COST OF FIBERGLASS AND KEVLAR HULLS.CATEGORY: Sportfish - Open Cockpit SELF BAILING, COURTESY LIGHTS,RADIO AND MARINE SPEAKERS.Regardless of power, FLATS FLYER pops on plane in an instant without noise-inducing lift strakes. The vee-hull features a 25-degree chop-deflecting bow entry decreasing to a 5-degree transom dihedral for superior stability at rest or underway with minimal drag.Because FLATS FLYER requires less flotation volume than glass boats (wood floats!), you get more volume for compartment capabilities. So there's plenty of space for anchors, batteries, coolers, dry storage, live wells, fish/crustacean wells, tackle, and more. And you can stow several 10' rods below the 14" wide gunnel decks.

CONSTRUCTION: Sheet plywood planking/WITH FIBERGLASS KEEL REINFORCEMENTS.

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Characteristics

Length overall 18'11"(*)

Beam 7'6"

Bottom width 7'0"

Hull draft 6"-7"

Hull depth - fore/aft 27"/24"

Cockpit size: 7'3" x 5'2" x 15" deep

Average passengers 2 - 3

Hull weight (dry/approx.) 800-900 lbs.

Displacement at 7" draft 1980 lbs.

Fuel capacity 40 gals.

Horsepower range 50-175(**)

(*) 17'6" , 19'9" hull length options also in plans

(**) 20" or 25" shaft lengths optional

Lightweight & fast, yet stiff & strong!

Loaded with features

If the high cost of factory-built flats boats is crimping your fishing style, then build our FLATS FLYER. You'll get a flats boat exactly the way you want it at a fraction of the cost and will rival production boats in many ways. For example, FLATS FLYER weighs hundreds of pounds less than typical fiberglass boats. Which means less draft, better access to skinny waters, easier poling, higher speeds with less power, more range, and better economy. While max-rated at 175 HP per the USCG method, most will find lower-rated motors more than ample. For example, a 75 will put you in the 40's, while a 100 HP (plus or minus a bit) can get you into the 50's depending on load.Regardless of power, FLATS FLYER pops on plane in an instant without noise-inducing lift strakes. The vee-hull features a 25-degree chop-deflecting bow entry decreasing to a 5-degree transom dihedral for superior stability at rest or underway with minimal drag.Because FLATS FLYER requires less flotation volume than glass boats (wood floats!), you get more volume for compartment capabilities. So there's plenty of space for anchors, batteries, coolers, dry storage, live wells, fish/crustacean wells, tackle, and more. And you can stow several 10' rods below the 14" wide gunnel decks.Construction is specially intended for FIRST-TIME do-it-yourselfers. The strong, stiff, yet lightweight, sheet plywood hull is built over simple sawn wood frames from FULL SIZE PATTERNS to assure an accurate bottom. This TIME-PROVEN & FATIGUE-RESISTANCE form of construction is QUICK & EASY even if you are working alone.

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