carolina skiff

[small block]

im looking at a new carolina skiff,its a 19 foot standard model 1965.ive been on a 24 foot skiff,it was very stabble in semi rough water.anybody out there have a 19 foot skiff?i will use this boat mainly in freshwater but would like to take it out one the bay here in virgina.anybody ever been out in rough water in one of these?any comments on these boats would be a big help. thanks ,small block

 

[DJ]

Re: carolina skiff

THe only problem I had with CS's is the handling at low speeds. Because of the flat bottom (no keel) they tend to skid sideways and are a real handful around docks.<br /><br />I understand they've addressed this on their new models.

 

[spinfish]

Re: carolina skiff

I have the 1980 DLX been running it in the bay.the boat handles fine and is dry, good boat for the money.

 

[small block]

Re: carolina skiff

djohn and spinfish thank you for your replies.i really like these boats and needed some feedback on them,thanks again small block.

 

[RJS]

Re: carolina skiff

Smallblock,<br /><br />I have heard that the Carolina Skiffs will beat the crap out of you in the rough stuff, but are very durable. The old Whalers are the same. I owned a Scout 172, very stable but wear your kidney belt hen it gets rough. I can imagine that the Carolina Skiff with its flat hull design would be even worse. I sold my Scout because I was tired of getting beat up and wanted a bigger boat.

 

[small block]

Re: carolina skiff

rjs,thanks for your reply,small block

 

[EGalvTex]

Re: carolina skiff

We run 2 carolina skiffs at our terminal down here in Galveston. They are used very often and are kept in the water. The problem we have had is that the interior seams cracked and separated from the main part of the hull. Two other skiffs, made by Johnson Bros. Marine (make Bateau flatbottom) have undergone the same abuse and have held up perfectly. Just my experience.