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Bay boats have a low profile. They are designed for use in shallow waters of large shallow bays, estuaries or near shore. Bay boats are 18'â24' in length and are fiberglass because they are used in salt or brackish waters. They have more freeboard than a flats boat.
Tunnel hulls or catamaran tunnel hull boats are the go fast boats. This hull design is used on the supper fast racers and now even on some fast dinghyâs. This hull has a sharp inner corner or a 90 degree inside hull but is rounded to the outside.