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South Dade Skiffs Islandia 18
Named after the serene southern isles of Biscayne Bay, the Islandia 18 channels timeless skiff design with modern execution.

Dave LeGear
Sep 236 min read
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Welcome Aboard Ruckus Marine and introducing the Console Caddy!
We are happy to unveil the latest addition to the incredible Ruckus Marine lineup: the brand-new Ruckus Marine Console Caddy!

Dave LeGear
Jul 165 min read
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Maximum utilization of minimal space!
Space on a Skiff can be at a real premium!

Dave LeGear
Apr 263 min read
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Flats Nation Trophy Stickers are here!
Flats Nation Trophy Stickers are here!

Dave LeGear
Feb 273 min read
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Boat buyers checklist
we updated a buyers checklist that we posted on another site long ago and made it more current.

Dave LeGear
Jan 292 min read
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GARMIN vs SIMRAD - What you need to know.
Wherever you plan on boating, an excellent marine GPS is crucial to getting around unfamiliar waters without running aground!

Dave LeGear
Jan 617 min read
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The Flats Nation Flag collection is on Sale!
Brother Dave's been super busy updating Flats Nation content and our Flats Nation Flag collection.

Dr. Christian Marrero
Jan 32 min read
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Small yet effective shade options for your Skiff & Boat
Ideas I have seen and collected over the years that you may be able to use on yours for some temp shade.

Dave LeGear
Dec 29, 20244 min read
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Flats Nation logo stickers are now in the store!
Flats Nation logo stickers are now in the store.

Dave LeGear
Dec 14, 20242 min read
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Some Skiff Music to bring her back on home with!
Some Skiff Music to bring her back on home with.

Dave LeGear
Nov 21, 20242 min read
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Upholstery Care Tips from Spradling Marine
A nice guide on what and better yet, what (not) to use, for those awesome vinyl-coated covered seats.

Dave LeGear
Nov 10, 20242 min read
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SIMRAD NSS Evo3 - Carry and Storage Case Idea
For those that do not have your SIMRAD or other brand of Marine Electronics permanently mounted

Dave LeGear
Oct 29, 20242 min read
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Flats Nation News and Updates Volume 8
Flats Nation News and Updates Volume 8.

Dave LeGear
Oct 4, 20241 min read
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Flats Nation Sound Bites Volume 17
Fujifilm Optics will soon join us on Flats Nation.

Dave LeGear
Sep 15, 20241 min read
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Shurhold One Bucket System
Shurhold One Bucket System

Dave LeGear
Aug 24, 20242 min read
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Deep Clean in a Bottle!
Get stains out of the hull and vinyl seat covers, and nothing works like this stuff does.

Dave LeGear
Aug 20, 20245 min read
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Skiff / Bay Boat cup holders without drilling any holes!
If you have rod holders or any other metal tube working on your boat, you may already have the near-perfect place for cup holders

Dave LeGear
Jul 13, 20243 min read
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303 Graphene Nano Spray Coating
303 Graphene Nano Spray Coating

Dave LeGear
Jul 6, 20245 min read
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Flats Nation Sound Bites Volume 14
In this Flats Nation Sound Bites Volume 14, Steve Pelini, VP of Sales for BMS, is back to educate us on the True Tracker Plate.

Dave LeGear
Jun 17, 20241 min read
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Low-budget hatch liners for your Skiff/Boat!
Are you looking to help keep your tackle, camera, and other gear bags drier and off the deck inside your hatches?

Dave LeGear
Apr 26, 20243 min read
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