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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.
This is the most important decision when buying a duck boat. A small double pointed duck boat will work great on small potholes where you can push pole, but will be very unsafe and not practical for duck hunting large bodies of water. Consider where you actually hunt compared to where you wish you hunted.