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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.
Shallow â Some pontoon boats have a draft of only 8 inches, which means that they are less likely to run aground or into underwater objects. Stable â With a wide base relative to the length of the boat, pontoon boats are extremely stable. Additionally, pontoon boats are like floating rooms, and you donât feel like youâre climbing into a space ship or a crammed room when you board them.