Atlas Boatworks 23F bay boat docked at the Edgar C Glenn Boat Ramp

Boat Ramp Review: Edgar C. Glenn Boat Ramp – Okatie, SC

Edgar C. Glenn Boat Ramp Nestled in the scenic Lowcountry of South Carolina, the Edgar C. Glenn Boat Ramp is a hidden gem for boaters, anglers, and outdoor enthusiasts. Located in Okatie, this well-maintained facility offers easy access to some of the most picturesque waterways in the region. We used […]

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Stern view of Atlas Boatworks 23F bay boat

What is a Flatback Bay Boat?

The Flatback Flatback is the nickname given to some of the first center console fishing boats that were produced in the late 1960’s. The nickname came from the almost total lack of deadrise at the back of the boat (Check out our blog post on deadrise here). The bottom was essentially flat at the back, hence […]

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Sarasota's Centennial Park boat ramp

Southwest Florida Boat Ramps: Centennial Park

Sarasota’s Centennial Park Centennial Park is a City of Sarasota park located bay-side in the heart of Sarasota at 1059 N Tamiami Trl, Sarasota, FL 34236.  The park includes 6 lanes of boat ramps, plentiful parking, and wide-open access to Sarasota Bay and, ultimately, the Gulf of Mexico.  It is […]

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Atlas Boatworks 23F Bay Boat sits in blue-green water on a sunny day

Fishy Towns: Bonita Springs, FL

Bonita Springs, FL Bonita Springs, Florida is a small-ish town located between Naples and Fort Myers on the Gulf Coast.  Like most towns on the water in Florida, development has pushed forward at a feverish pace for the last several decades. Where there used to be a 15-20 minute drive […]

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A child holds a false albacore near the camera

Trip Report: Wrightsville Beach False Albacore Fishing

Fishing Report Last month (Mid-October), we teamed up with Capt Pierre Agena from Rising Sun Fishing Charters to take the Atlas Boatworks 23F bay boat out for a day of fishing near Wrightsville Beach, NC. The goal was to target some seatrout, redfish, and if available, false albacore.  We were […]

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The boat ramp at Laishley Marina in Punta Gorda Florida

Southwest Florida Boat Ramps: Laishley Park Marina

Laishley Park Marina The Laishley Park Marina is a public marina operated by the City of Punta Gorda. It is a great jumping-off point for adventures on the Peace River, Charlotte Harbor, and Boca Grande (Long run).  Punta Gorda, Florida sits on the east side of Charlotte Harbor in Southwest […]

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Sunrise overlooking the docks at Lover's Key State Park

Trip Report: Estero Bay Aquatic Preserve

Estero Bay Estero Bay Aquatic Preserve stretches between Ft. Myers and Naples in Southwest Florida. This shallow bay lies bordered by the mainland on the east and a series of barrier islands on the west. Designated an aquatic preserve in 1966, it holds the distinction of being one of Florida’s […]

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Porta Bracket on an Atlas Boatworks 23F bay boat

Porta Bracket Review

Porta Bracket The Porta Bracket is our jackplate of choice on the Atlas Boatworks 23F. Now that we’ve been running our demo boat for several months, we thought we’d take a minute to talk about some of the benefits.  We posted our thoughts on jackplates on our “Design Philosophy” page. […]

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