If you have a tunnel boat or a powercat, you may have a tough time getting your fishfinder’s transom mount transducer to work up to its full potential. In fact, due to the quirky water flow these types of boats produce, transducer placement will have a huge impact on how … Continue reading
Category Archives: hull forms
Boat of the Future: The Velodyne Martini 1.5
Every now and again, a boat like the Velodyne Martini comes along and makes you think about what the future of boating will be like. You may have seen the Coolest Boat in Miami already in a previous blog, and a while back we also told you about the 3 Wackiest Boats in … Continue reading
Do You Need a Jack Plate?
The hydraulic jack plate is one of the most mis-understood items aboard many bay and flats boats. Many people see them and think about draft, draft, and draft, but truth be told, there’s a lot more to this story. While the concept is simple – raise the outboard without tilting it … Continue reading
Do Powercats Really Flip?
Someone told me that powercats flip yet again, last week. I’ve heard this so many times from so many people it drives me nuts – particularly because it isn’t true. In fact, I’ve only been able to locate one person, ever, who had this experience. He happened to be drunk, … Continue reading
Bay Boats in Review: Nautic Star 2200TE vs. Blackjack 224
If you’re looking at premium bay boats, there’s a good chance you’ve run across both the Nautic Star 2200 Tournament and the Blackjack 224 . How do these boats stack up when compared head-to-head? Let’s take a look-see. Whenever you’re researching bay boats, no matter who you are one thing that you’ll … Continue reading
Hull Design: How Much V Should There Be?
Hull designs range the gamut, from absolutely flat to those with 24.5 degree transom deadrise V-hulls. So, how are you supposed to know just how much V is right, when you’re choosing a boat? There are a lot of variables to consider, so let’s look at them one by one. … Continue reading
Is a Tunnel Hull Right for You?
Tunnel hull designs are pretty popular for modern bay boats. So, what are their advantages and disadvantages? And most importantly, are they right for you? Many anglers mistakenly think that a tunnel hull boat will be able to get on plane in shallower water than a V-hull. In fact, their … Continue reading
