Rick,

For a freshwater platform boat 14' to 18' in length, you should check out the Carolina Skiff. They are a stable flat bottom boat that don't weigh much. The 13'8” model is only 420 lbs and the 18'8” is only 750 lbs. They are ready for stand-up fishing at the bow or a chair if you like. You can check out the URL below.

http://www.metroboating.com/html/carolina_skiff.html

Good luck with whatever boat you choose :-)

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