The South Bay
A Most Seaworthy Duckboat

   
 
A duck hunter’s dream… a sturdy and stable gunning boat designed
for both open water and marshland shooting.
 


Specifications:
Length: 13 feet, 10 inches
Beam: 62 inches
Height: 18 inches
Weight: Approx. 256 lbs.
Cockpit: 58 inches long by 31 inches wide with rounded ends and a 2” rolled coaming.
Standard Colors: Marsh Brown, Winter White, and Storm Gray

Features:
Maintenance free fiberglass construction
Water shedding ‘whale back’ design
Recessed engine well
Shallow draft hull draws less than 4 inches fully loaded
Molded in runners for short hauls over mud or snow
Plenty of under deck storage space
Easy to remove marine plywood floorboards
Sturdy bow tow straps mounted top and bottom


Coast Guard Certified for:

2 persons or 440 lbs. (600 lbs. Persons, motors, and gear)
10 hp motor

Accessories:
Thatching Package includes white oak thatch rails running the length of the deck on each side of the cockpit and center rails fore and aft that allow you to fully grass the South Bay.
All rails are attached with stainless hardware.
In addition, a Bow Thatch Shield is available to provide greater wind and spray protection while allowing you thatch up the forward end of the cockpit.
Finally, hinged Flap Rails can be mounted on either side of the cockpit allowing you to turn your South Bay into a virtual floating blind. They can be folded down while under way or for easy boarding or, when grassed, they can be flipped up, allowing the thatch to conceal the cockpit area.

Other Accessories:
A solid fiberglass hatch cover with a big, easy to grasp handle is available to cover the entire cockpit area when trailering or storing your South Bay.
You can also add a heavy duty courdura nylon Navy Top which can be quickly popped up and snapped into place, enclosing the entire cockpit area and providing a snug haven in the foulest (or should we say fowlest) weather. The rear drop panel attaches with nylon zippers allowing you to partially or entirely remove it depending on your requirements. The Navy Top is available in camouflage (courdura fabric) or gray (sunbrella).


Our South Bay has such a low profile that we recommend our Day-Glo safety flag. Mounted on the stern while trailering, it helps prevent rear end mishaps from less than observant non-hunters at stop lights (hunters always notice our boat). It is also a helpful guide when backing up with a van or SUV down a boat ramp and you can’t quite see where the trailer is going.


Finally, while not actually part of the boat, our ash and cane folding seats do add a measure of comfort to the gunning experience.