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I am looking for a 17-19 foot skiff boat to buzz the back bays with my three young sons. The Bertram just cannot be run with one adult, a 6 year old, a 4 1/2 year old, and a 3 year old on board...too much stress with little ones who don't have sea legs
We're looking to fish a bit, crab a bit, take them tubing, beach it and dig for clams, etc...
Essentially, I'm looking for a toy.
The two boats I've narrowed it down to are:
Carolina Skiff 1780 DLX with a 90 HP Suzuki. It is wide with a 92" beam and 25" gunnels. A very stable boat.
May Craft 1800 Skiff with a 115 HP Yamaha. It is also wide with a 90" beam. It has much better storage available and better seating layout for the boys.
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Both boats are very similar in construction and both fit the criteria set for a small boat purchase.
I would like some feedback from owners of these rigs and perhaps some pros and cons for either or both.
Thanks in advance for your help!
Alos, feel free to email me if you are not registered on the Barn...
[email protected]
We're looking to fish a bit, crab a bit, take them tubing, beach it and dig for clams, etc...
Essentially, I'm looking for a toy.
The two boats I've narrowed it down to are:
Carolina Skiff 1780 DLX with a 90 HP Suzuki. It is wide with a 92" beam and 25" gunnels. A very stable boat.

May Craft 1800 Skiff with a 115 HP Yamaha. It is also wide with a 90" beam. It has much better storage available and better seating layout for the boys.

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Both boats are very similar in construction and both fit the criteria set for a small boat purchase.
I would like some feedback from owners of these rigs and perhaps some pros and cons for either or both.
Thanks in advance for your help!
Alos, feel free to email me if you are not registered on the Barn...
[email protected]