Originally Posted by
c-dub
I know it's not going to paddle like a kayak or a canoe and I expect that from small boat. It does seem more stable than the creek boat though. My concern with the marsh rat is the weight capacity which is only 260lbs.
I've never met a boat I couldn't safely exceed the coast guard weight limit. Test out the marsh rat it's a great boat. At one time I had two of them. Carried me, dekes, dog and was over the "limit" and it did fine.
What are you needing this boat to do?
For short paddles and marsh hunting the Marsh Rat is ideal. Folks have "layout" shot from them but I wouldn't recommend it, 15' of water and a any chop you'd be risking it. It ain't a pirogue and won't skate across mud so that's my reason for selling the two I had.
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