Exploring the need for both power poles and a trolling motor on an Atlas Boatworks 23F bay boat.
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Nitpicky Bay Boat Design Elements
Bay Boat Design Elements Here at Atlas Boatworks we build a 23′ flatback-inspired bay boat. Our boats are all custom-built for the owners, so we have the opportunity to talk about boats and all the decisions that go into them a lot. One way we get potential owners to think […]
Read MoreBoat 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 […]
Read MoreWhat 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 […]
Read MoreSouthwest 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 […]
Read MoreFishy 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 […]
Read MoreTrip 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 […]
Read MoreSouthwest 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 […]
Read MoreTrip 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 […]
Read MorePorta 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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