What type of boat is the best crabbing boat? What is the difference in operation of flat,semi v, and v boats?
January 8, 2011 by Amazon Ezra
Filed under ezra boats
I want to know what the main differences in the types of boats are, as in operation, handling, turning quickness, etc. Also I want to know which type is best for crabbing? I thought flat bottom but I am not sure. I wanted a boat to do crabbing, fishing, and some just cruising with friends. Anybody have any suggestions?
It depends on what type of water you are going in flat bottoms are not very stable V’s handle ruff water well and semi v’s are very stable for crabbing I would go with your standard center console deep v
Depends on where you are crabbing. I crab out at the mouth of the Columbia River and it can be very rough. I have an 18′ deep V that works great.
Edit – It is also an outstanding Salmon Fishing boat
I use a 15′ Boston Whaler on LONG ISLAND, good on fuel, very stable, fast, won’t sink, perfect for the Bay, it has a “Cathedral Hull”
if you are crabbing you wont the flat for the shallow water. it is very hard to get a boat that works for all times. flat is good for shallow water but does not do good in rough water or wind, you get the feel of being on ice. V bottom is great for ruff water and will give you good control rides not good for shallow water due to the draft over the flat. and the semi-v in my opinion if just a wont to be boat I do not thank it is worth the money. it does not do any job very well.