I own a 17.5 cc bay boat. with a draft of 12". never once have i gotten wet on a ride. other than go really fast which i dont like to do anyway what can a big $50,000 bass rig do that i cant? now im not knocking bass boats at all, i love them i just love my small bay boat more. and yes it may seem weird, but  all i do is bass fish. in a boat that is made for saltwater bay fishing.

to each his own. noone says you gotta have a bassboat to fish better, and the best boat out there is the one that fits the individuals personal needs and wants

What ever trips your trigger.

SO true.

Wife would not have a bass/deck boat cause she didn't think it was fun for the whole family( not all fishing)

I have a open bow tri hull... fits the family and also rigged to fish.....catch just has many fish on it then I do my friends bass boat.

to each his own. noone says you gotta have a bassboat to fish better, and the best boat out there is the one that fits the individuals personal needs and wants

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And besides that, Bass don't care what type of boat, Pole, Reel or line for that matter.  The only thing they care or have any care for is in that lure or bait at the business end of that Hook!  

I'd fish from a bath tub if it was my only way on the water!