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Bay boats have a low profile. They are designed for use in shallow waters of large shallow bays, estuaries or near shore. Bay boats are 18'â24' in length and are fiberglass because they are used in salt or brackish waters. They have more freeboard than a flats boat.
REASON: To have a boat that will float in about six inches of water (with the outboard in up position). The purpose of this is to enable the boat to be launched at shallow-water launches, like those found on smaller lakes and more-remote waters.