Interior layout offers ample floor space and minimal trip hazards.Timber Deck makes getting in and out of the boat much easier.
Great for different shallow-water hunting environments.Triple-taper chine for increased responsiveness.This hull can maneuver in the tight quarters that are common in flooded timber, and it offers easy in-out access at the rear of the boat for hunters and four-legged friends.
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Best for Timber: Pro-Drive X Series TD EditionĮxpanding on Pro-Drive’s popular X series, the Timber Deck (TD) Edition is a versatility option for hunting in the timber. But, if you enjoy solo hunting, the DP is an affordable, versatile option. The Fatboy DP can’t handle big waves, so you’ll have to wait for perfect conditions to hunt bigger waters. The DP is perfect for solo hunters, and their retriever and can be outfitted with a door system that turns it into a field layout blind for ultimate concealment, including a dog door. It can be paddled, push-poled, or even equipped with a small outboard motor with the addition of an optional transom. The MOmarsh Fatboy DP (dual-purpose) is suitable to hunt layout-boat style in open water for divers one day and then in shallow water marshes the next.
Only hunts open water with certain conditions. Can transport one hunter, their gear, and a retriever. Fits in the back of a standard truck bed. The removable transom on the MOmarsh Fatboy DP makes this a versatile duck hunting boat that allows you to hunt open water divers or backwater teal with ease. But, if you hunt mostly big water and prioritize safety, a TDB SeaClass of any size is an excellent choice. While they excel on big, open water, and you can hunt them on smaller lakes, they aren’t ideal for rivers or small marshes. The 17 and 21-foot versions require two to three hunters for easier handling, but the 14-foot can be managed with one man. Since they’re made from fiberglass (heavy), they can be difficult to load on a trailer, especially in heavy winds. The author setting out decoys from the TDB SeaClass. For sea ducks and divers, the TDB is great for open-water gunning. The attached blind and hard-top hull keeps you out of the wind and dry while hunting, and it hides extremely well with some moderate chop. This hull design cuts through waves with ease, which means less operator fatigue and a more comfortable ride. I’ve hunted out of numerous TDBs on the Atlantic and Pacific Oceans, and they offer superior peace of mind when the water gets rough. Hard-top hull design keeps you dry, even in rough water. Can hunt in open-water or along a shoreline with attached blind. Handles big water like the Great Lakes or sea. Shallow drafting (9 inches for the 21-foot configuration). Available in 14, 17, and 21-foot lengths. Built from fiberglass and with a wave-cutting hull, this duck hunting boat can handle the roughest waves when the weather kicks up. Best for Open Water: Layout Addictions GHOST 2 Manĭesigned in Maine for the tough waters of the Atlantic, the TDB SeaClass was made with safety at the forefront. Best for Mixed Water-Depth Hunting: War Eagle Blackhawk Series. Most Versatile: Go-Devil Surface Drive Boats. Best for Timber: Pro-Drive X Series TD Edition. Best for Small Water: MOmarsh Fatboy DP. Simply put, you need boat for your hunting scenario, and factors including maneuverability, concealment, safety, and size all play an important role in making the appropriate choice for the best duck hunting boats. Likewise, I would have shaken my head if I was in a TDB while hunting tree ducks in a shallow Florida marsh. While all boats offer some versatility, no one could have convinced me to hunt king eiders on St. chasing the North American Waterfowl Grand Slam, I can attest to the importance of selecting the right duck hunting boat for specific waters.
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