What are flats boats?
Flats boats are small, trailerable vessels usually used for boating pursuits such as saltwater fishing. These vessels can vary in size, with the smallest current boat listed at 12 feet in length, to the longest vessel measuring 26 feet, and an average length of 19 feet. They are built by a wide variety of boat builders with hull types including modified vee, flat, tunnel, catamaran and other designs. Boat Trader currently has 1,064 flats boats for sale, including 741 new vessels and 323 used boats, listed by individuals and professional boat dealerships nationwide.
What are the best flats boats?
Shoalwater, Spyder, Hewes, Mako and Tracker are some of the most iconic manufacturers of flats boats at the moment. These builders construct flats boats models with outboard, outboard-4S, outboard-2S, inboard and other propulsion systems, available in gas and other fuel systems. The top two flats boats brands on Boat Trader over the previous 30 days were ALK2 Powerboats, Hewes, Maverick, Shoalwater and Solo Skiff.
How much do flats boats cost?
Prices for flats boats on Boat Trader range from a reasonable $1,795 at the lower-cost segment to $158,050 for the biggest, most advanced variety. Models with more power can take motors up to 421 horsepower, while affordable utility models may have as modest as 25 horsepower engines on them (although the average engine size is 150 HP).
Why are flats boats popular?
Flats boats are popular for their very shallow draft and narrow beam, traits that make these boats favorable for saltwater fishing. Flats boats are also popular boats for rivers and lakes and other shallow fresh bodies of water. Within our current availability, these flats boats can hold up to 14 people, but usually averages 6. Boat Trader is positive you'll find the boat you're searching for with 1,064 flats boats now posted for sale and 158 boats uploaded within the last 30 days.
