don't talk about my baby like that
I rarely use the laydown technique, just a sitting position. It does take some time to get used to shooting from this boat. All passengers need to fully aware of their shooting zones and not to stand up. The middle guy should never swing for a bird in general but its a bit more important here. if someone should stand up while another guy is swinging for a bird, things could get serious quickly. Its something i stress over and over again to guys who aren't in my regular group, "its only a bird, there will be another".
But this type of boat is unmatched in its ability to kill birds. short sides with the ability to add standing brush and grass makes it apart of the landscape. Most times i throw decoys 10-20ft from the boat, its makes for an easy shot. The only down side is that if you are crossing ruff open water you will likely get wet. my property is all marsh and i run back routes to get to it, so I'm not affected by the wind and waves.