Capt. Doug Blanton's Boat

Famous Craft 1800 flats boat used by Capt Doug Blanton. This boat was formerly known as the Flats and Bay 18X8. Famous Craft 1800 flats boat used by Capt Doug Blanton. This boat was formerly known as the Flats and Bay 18X8. Famous Craft 1800 flats boat used by Capt Doug Blanton. This boat was formerly known as the Flats and Bay 18X8.Famous Craft 1800 flats boat used by Capt Doug Blanton. This boat was formerly known as the Flats and Bay 18X8. Famous Craft 1800 flats boat used by Capt Doug Blanton. This boat was formerly known as the Flats and Bay 18X8. Famous Craft 1800 flats boat used by Capt Doug Blanton. This boat was formerly known as the Flats and Bay 18X8.Famous Craft 1800 flats boat used by Capt Doug Blanton. This boat was formerly known as the Flats and Bay 18X8. Famous Craft 1800 flats boat used by Capt Doug Blanton. This boat was formerly known as the Flats and Bay 18X8. Famous Craft 1800 flats boat used by Capt Doug Blanton. This boat was formerly known as the Flats and Bay 18X8

One of the most important tools to any guide is their boat. The tool I have chosen is the 2005 Famous Craft 1800XL. This boat is truly one of the most comfortable and driest boats you will ever fished from. The boat is 18 feet long and 8 feet wide. This gives you plenty of deck space to fight that big red on the flats. 

Since Famous Craft took over the manufacturing of this boat they have made a few great improvements on 1800 Flats. If you haven't been out with me in mine you need to give Terry Newkirk a call at 727-480-6737

or go to their website at www.famouscraftboats.com

I have had my boat since 2004 and I love it more now than the day I first bought it. It will get you in some skinny water and It poles like a dream. If you have any questions about my boat please feel free to e-mail me.

Specifications:

Length 18'l"
Width 8''1"
Max horsepower 150
Front Casting Deck 6'7"
Rear Casting Deck 5'4"
Gunwales 13"
Approx weight 900 lbs
Carrying Capacity (Occupants, motor, gear) 1,650 lbs
Fuel Capacity (40 gallon optional) 30 gal
 

Standard Equipment:

White or keylime (custom color extra)
30gal Live Well
7 Switch Panel
Helm Cushion for 2 persons (36)
Cooler Top Cushion and Back Rest
Popup Cleats
3 x 3 Rod Holders
Crank Battery & Extra long Cables
36qt Igloo Marine Cooler and Cooler Corner w/hold down straps
Manual Jack Plate
30gal Built in Gas Tank
Auto Bilge Pump
Stainless Steel Bow and Stern Eye
Hydraulic Steering
1 Tackle Stations
Heavy Duty Rub Rail

The most stable, smoothest, driest ride in the flats boat industry.

continental aluminum torsion axle trailer
• poling platform
• deluxe 3 person helm seat (with folding back rest)
• cooler top cushion and back rest
• igloo marine 54 qt cooler with tie downs
• courtesy light package
• plumbed second live well
• under the gunwales rod holder
• push pole (g-loomis)
• wet/drive pocket
• 30 gallon live well
• auto bilge pump
• windshield & stainless steel grab rail
• 2 tackle stations
• prop 4 blade stainless steel
• pop up cleats
• under the gunwales push pole holders
• console 3 rod holder
• deluxe 7 switch panel
• crank battery & extra long cables
• 2 trolling batteries
• 2 bank battery chargers
• hydraulic jack plate


2003 Yamaha 115 four stroke TRIM & TILT
(Other motors available)

For more information about this boat check out their website at www.famouscraftboats.com

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Famous Craft 1800 flats boat used by Capt Doug Blanton. This boat was formerly known as the Flats and Bay 18X8. Famous Craft 1800 flats boat used by Capt Doug Blanton. This boat was formerly known as the Flats and Bay 18X8. Famous Craft 1800 flats boat used by Capt Doug Blanton. This boat was formerly known as the Flats and Bay 18X8.Famous Craft 1800 flats boat used by Capt Doug Blanton. This boat was formerly known as the Flats and Bay 18X8. Famous Craft 1800 flats boat used by Capt Doug Blanton. This boat was formerly known as the Flats and Bay 18X8. Famous Craft 1800 flats boat used by Capt Doug Blanton. This boat was formerly known as the Flats and Bay 18X8.Famous Craft 1800 flats boat used by Capt Doug Blanton. This boat was formerly known as the Flats and Bay 18X8. Famous Craft 1800 flats boat used by Capt Doug Blanton. This boat was formerly known as the Flats and Bay 18X8. Famous Craft 1800 flats boat used by Capt Doug Blanton. This boat was formerly known as the Flats and Bay 18X8