Hey guys kinda new to all the mud motor stuff. I was wondering what's the advantage of a boat with a hunt deck. Also would it benefit me on a skiff. Haven't seen any skiffs with one. Plan on putting a gator tail on it. Probably going to get Charles Leonard to build it. He built my other boat that's in the boats and blinds forum under new rig. Any advance will be greatly appreciated.

I like them because you don't get any water in the boat when reversing and stopping. I built a boat with a sport deck and short transom and when I'm reversing hard some water comes in the boat.

It's just stupid not to have one

If you are getting a gtr it is a must! keeps grass/mud/water from coming in boat for the most part . Easy to climb in/out boat. Great place for dog to sit and get in/out boat . Also make sure to reverse plate it also is a must .

Thanks guys. Not sure what size the boats going to be but I leaning hard towards a skiff with a hunt deck. Does anybody know of any skiffs with hunt decks on them? Also should I go all 3/16" or should I do 1/8" sides with 3/16" bottom.

I've seen a handful with Huntdecks, they look fine and it doesn't affect performance any. What motor are you going with?

Don't want to disrupt thread but what about with a longtail?

As others said, and you can put tools on it for motor maintenance!!

Good place for tools and parts when messing with motor...

sent from the former Republic of Texas.

Since I just built my big boat and now I have to tell my wife I'm building it for my son and he will beable to grow up with it I'm looking at the 25 gtr. Really would like a stage one 35 gtr but kinda hard to justify to wife it's for my 6 year old.

I like hunting decks because I'm a fat ass and its easier to get in and out

Does it help get on a plain?

Well it it makes the boat longer and raises the rear of the boat. Why would it not plain better?

Definitely go with the huntdeck! There are a few skiffs on here with them, and they look slick! I have a GDSD (no reverse ), but I still don't think I could live without my huntdeck after having one. Too many reasons to list. Main thing is that when you, your slampiece, or your dog is using it to get in and out of the boat from swimming, all of the water runs out of the boat instead of to your drain plug. It's much easier to step up on wearing waders. I've got my battery in mine, and as far as I'm concerned, it would be totally unused space otherwise. I put my removable grab bar, beer cans, and empty decoy bag in there while I'm blinded up and hunting. It makes it impossible to kick your wiring, fuel line, or bilge pump accidentally. It's a good place to mount a fuel/water separator out of the way. As previously stated, with a GTR, it's got a whole new set of advantages! Put it this way, never once have I heard someone say, "I wish I didn't have this huntdeck." I've heard the opposite a lot, and seen a lot of people add them!

Edit: Great place to pee from.

Is there a standard length on the hunt decks or is it personal preference. I looking for pictures
with skiffs with hunt decks can't seem to find any.

So if you took a 15ft boat and added a 20in hunt deck, in theory it will plain quicker and float the motor better.

My boys like the HD for diving off of at the sandbar

Hunt decks are silly.

The disadvantages far outweigh the advantages.

A place to piss, and a place to put tools a reason for a huntdeck? LOL

I prefer no huntdeck. if you get one for people and dogs to get in and out of the boat when hunting then everyone has to walk past you everytime they want to get out of the boat or piss. The dog hunts off of the front deck in my boat so that would put him passing by me for every retrieve as well. They look cool for sure but in my opinion it will only become an inconvenience for the driver since everybody will want to use it.

oh i forgot if you get the reverse plate and a tall transom then you dont have to worry about the motor pulling mud or water into the boat either.

The main disadvantage will only be noticed by someone who works out of their boat and needs every foot of available space there is.......all the sportsman, duck commanders, salt lifers, weekend warriors,my paintjob is prettier than yours types....will never know the difference. Get yaself a huntdeck. just sayin.

wasted space

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