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February 16, 2012, 06:59:18 PM
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rob9

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Running shallow?
« on: February 16, 2012, 06:59:18 PM »
which model/year is best to rebuild into a flats/bay boat with a tower?
one that i can run shallow but still cut through 3 footer!
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February 16, 2012, 07:18:32 PM
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RickK

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Re: Running shallow?
« Reply #1 on: February 16, 2012, 07:18:32 PM »
The word you used that should be emphasized is "through" - the only AS boat that will push through a wave more than go over it and still fish skinny is the Flatback model.
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February 17, 2012, 06:24:09 AM
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Capt Matt

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Re: Running shallow?
« Reply #2 on: February 17, 2012, 06:24:09 AM »
If you want to run crazy shallow then get a flatback with a porta bracket
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February 17, 2012, 07:30:21 AM
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Re: Running shallow?
« Reply #3 on: February 17, 2012, 07:30:21 AM »
If you want to run insane shallow, get a flatback and put a jet outboard on it.    :thumleft:
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February 17, 2012, 08:15:45 AM
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Re: Running shallow?
« Reply #4 on: February 17, 2012, 08:15:45 AM »
Quote from: "GoneFission"
If you want to run insane shallow, get a flatback and put a jet outboard on it.    :thumleft:

The only problem would be you would have to fiberglass a keel from a Shamrock on her to be able to steer it in following sea! I bet running winding creeks in a flattie with a 200 jet at 30 mph would be a blast! The thing would look like an old Harley flatracker going around a turn!
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