Research 2012 - Bay Craft Boats - 185 Flats Edition

~185 Flats Edition

The Bay Craft 185 Flats Edition has a one piece molded deck, cockpit liner, and fish boxes. This design gives the boat a stronger unibody construction. The 185 Flats Edition's detailed finish is second to none, diamond plated nonskid throughout for excellent grip and easy cleaning. Having the largest compartments in the industry for a flats boat in its size. This boat has lockable rod lockers and deep gutters on all hatches for extra dry storage. With a self bailing cockpit and wide walk around fishing gunwales. This hull was designed for versatile performance, it has the ability to handle bay waters with a dry comfortable ride and on the same day guide yourself through the flats effortlessly.
Draft: 0 ft. 9 in.
Beam: 7 ft. 10 in.
Fuel tank capacity: 40
Standard features: Standard Features:
Incapsulated Divinycell high density, closed cell foam core construction with premium resins - No Wood No Rot
Molded fiberglass stringer system bonded to hull and foam filled
High density composite cored transom
Premium gel-coat finish formulated to provide superior UV protection
Diamond plate non-skid for excellent grip and easy cleaning
All hatches have deep gutters to ensure true dry storage
Flush mounted, recessed stainless steel hinges on all hatches with cable restraint straps
Self-bailing cockpit with bronze shut off valve
Lenco electric trim tabs with 12X12 stainless steel tabs
Large anchor storage
28 gal. oval live well plumbed
36 gal. release well plumbed
All plumbed wells with high speed pickups, bronze shut off valves, cool running pumps wth adjustable aerator
Automatic / manual bilge pump with built in float switch
Wide gunwales for walk around fishing
Built in 36 gallon insulated cooler / fish box
Easy access flush rod locker compartment
Non-blinding cockpit lights for all your night fishing needs
Flip up stern anchor light and a removable bow one mile 225 degree pole light with stainless base cover
Console panel with illuminated switches
Stainless steel triple console rod holders
Stainless steel console hand rails
Center console with front seat and trolling motor battery storage
Huge bow dry storage compartment with gas lift
Port and starboard hatches for easy access to pumps, battery and wiring
accon six inch stainless steel bow pop up cleat
Flush stainless steel pop up gas fill
Finger grip stainless steel wheel with speed knob
Uflex mechanical no feedback tilt steering system
Surge protector fuel vent
40 gal. aluminum baffled gas tank
High- impact snag- free UV resistant marine grade rub rail
All hardware standard or optional made of the finest stainless steel