2002 2002 Carolina Flats 20

Slide up to the dock in this Carolina Flats 20 and you’ll understand why these hulls have a cult following. The wide, stable platform makes it easy to dance around the deck while casting, and the shallow draft lets you nose into skinny water where bigger bay boats can’t follow. The open layout leaves plenty of room for extra rods, a cast net, or a cooler or two without feeling cluttered. High gunwales give a reassuring sense of security when the chop picks up, yet it still feels nimble and quick on the throttle. It’s the kind of boat that feels equally at home sneaking along a marsh shoreline or cruising to a waterfront lunch spot.

A Carolina Flats 20 is tailor‑made for the mix of shallow backwaters, winding channels, and open bays this region is known for. The hull strikes a sweet balance between a true flats skiff and a traditional bay boat, so you can pole over oyster bars in the morning and comfortably run across wind‑ruffled water in the afternoon. Its compact size makes trailering to different ramps straightforward, opening up new creeks and flats with every trip. Whether you’re stalking redfish on the edges, drifting for flounder, or making a quick run to nearshore structure when the weather cooperates, this model delivers versatility without feeling overbuilt or cumbersome.