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Shallow Water Performance • Hand-Built in North Carolina
The Coastal Flats 231 is a high-performance 23-foot flats boat designed for anglers who demand shallow-water capability without sacrificing speed, comfort, or fishability. Featuring a stepped hull design, wide beam, and available Mercury or Suzuki outboard power up to 200 horsepower, the Coastal Flats 231 is built to excel on coastal bays, backwater creeks, inshore fisheries, and nearshore waters.
Why the Coastal Flats 231 Stands Out
The Coastal Flats 231 was designed for anglers who want to fish shallow without giving up the ride quality and performance of a larger boat. Its stepped hull delivers impressive speed and efficiency while maintaining excellent handling and stability.
With a shallow draft of just 11 inches, the Coastal Flats 231 can access areas many traditional bay boats simply cannot reach. From chasing redfish on flooded grass flats to cruising coastal waterways with family and friends, the 231 is built to do it all. Not to mention this boat can reach speeds in the mid 50's!
Hull & Dimensions
Length Overall: 23'1"
Beam: 98"
Draft: 11"
Hull Type: Stepped Hull
Dry Weight: 1,700 lbs
Capacity
Maximum Persons: 5
Large Storage Compartments
Spacious Fishing Layout
Power
Maximum Horsepower: 200 HP
Available with Mercury or Suzuki Four-Stroke Outboards
Standard Features
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Large Forward Casting Deck
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Rear Casting Deck
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Wide Gunnels
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Console with Grab Rail
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Spacious Center Console Layout
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Multiple Storage Compartments
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Livewell
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Navigation Lighting
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Stainless Steel Hardware
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Wide Gunnels
Available Power Options
The Coastal Flats 231 is available with either Mercury or Suzuki four-stroke outboard power.
Most Popular Configuration:
Suzuki 200HP
Mercury 200HP
Available upgrades include:
Carolina Boat Company can customize your Coastal Flats 231 to fit your exact fishing style and boating needs.
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Garmin Electronics
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Lowrance Electronics
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Simrad Electronics
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Minn Kota Trolling Motors
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Power-Pole Shallow Water Anchors
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JL Audio Marine Audio Systems
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Additional Lighting Packages
Frequently Asked Questions How shallow does the Coastal Flats 231 run? The Coastal Flats 231 has an approximate draft of 11 inches, making it ideal for shallow-water fishing applications. What is the maximum horsepower rating? The Coastal Flats 231 is rated for up to 200 horsepower. Is the Coastal Flats 231 a good fishing boat? Yes. The Coastal Flats 231 was designed specifically for inshore and shallow-water anglers, offering large casting decks, livewells, ample storage, and outstanding shallow-water performance. Where are Coastal Flats boats built? Coastal Flats boats are hand-built in Fair Bluff, North Carolina. Can Carolina Boat Company customize my Coastal Flats 231? Yes. Carolina Boat Company offers complete custom rigging including electronics, trolling motors, shallow-water anchors, lighting, and other accessories.