[Jacob Schmanske]

I hope I am posting this in the right thread. I have a few questions about the gladesmen that I hope someone can answer.

1. How stable is this boat with two people in it?

2. How well does this skiff handle decent chop? (Fishing Galveston bay area.)

3. How shallow can this boat run?

Thank you.

 

[Blackpearl]

I purchased my second gladesman a few months back. They are tippy as $hit, only work with two anglers that understand the skiff and float in spit. With that said, it’s the best ultra shallow water skiff I’ve ever been in. Probably doesn’t help you much but that’s the truth.

 

[crboggs]

Tippy as hell...you must stay on the center line. Fun to drive though.

FYI...I fly fish from a SUP and a canoe...the Gladesman was tippier than both of those...

 

[Backcountry 16]

I have one tippy but nothing you can't adjust to especially if you have sea legs I am 52 almost and haven't fallen out yet knock on wood. Looks like you are young so you should be fine if your halfway flexible. Cool little boats for sure. I have a 25 on mine they are dogs with 15's in my opinion with the 25 I hit 31 mph. Even though they are only rated for a 15

 

[East Cape]

I hope I am posting this in the right thread. I have a few questions about the gladesmen that I hope someone can answer.

1. How stable is this boat with two people in it?

2. How well does this skiff handle decent chop? (Fishing Galveston bay area.)

3. How shallow can this boat run?

Thank you.

If you want to talk to the guy that dreamed it, designed it, built it, then give us a call.
The best answer I can give you on here is you need to ask who in your area has one for you to step foot on and try? Doing this will answer the questions your asking...
it's canoe based w/skiff appeal/styling. Hope this makes sense to you?
Kevin

 

[Whiskey Angler]

I have GMan and I fish West bay to Surfside. I always plan my fishing so I can stay out if choppy big water. If the open bay had a light chop, you’ll be OK, but if you start to get whitecaps or rollers out in the open bay, it would be wise to stay out of it with a Gladesmen. If you get caught up in it, you’ll be OK, but I wouldn’t intentionally go out in it. It’s 18’ length helps you keep from nose diving into the troughs.

The boat is tippy. If you are fit/agile, you’ll get used to it and it won’t bother you after a few trips out in it.

With all that said, it is the funnest boat I’ve ever run. It’s an adventure every time I’m out in it, and I can push the damn thing through 3”-4” of water and grass. Also, it’s so light, it extremely easy to dry launch and handle.

As far as shallow running, it runs shallow, but a true tunnel will run shallower. You have a decent bit of skeg below your hull.

 

[flysalt060]

If you want to talk to the guy that dreamed it, designed it, built it, then give us a call.
The best answer I can give you on here is you need to ask who in your area has one for you to step foot on and try? Doing this will answer the questions your asking...
it's canoe based w/skiff appeal/styling. Hope this makes sense to you?
Kevin

The exact answer Kevin gave me 6 years ago, when I asked. And also, if I remember correctly, the first name of company was East Cape canoe.Gladsman a great boat. As is the Glide.

 

[Jacob Schmanske]

I have GMan and I fish West bay to Surfside. I always plan my fishing so I can stay out if choppy big water. If the open bay had a light chop, you’ll be OK, but if you start to get whitecaps or rollers out in the open bay, it would be wise to stay out of it with a Gladesmen. If you get caught up in it, you’ll be OK, but I wouldn’t intentionally go out in it. It’s 18’ length helps you keep from nose diving into the troughs.

The boat is tippy. If you are fit/agile, you’ll get used to it and it won’t bother you after a few trips out in it.

With all that said, it is the funnest boat I’ve ever run. It’s an adventure every time I’m out in it, and I can push the damn thing through 3”-4” of water and grass. Also, it’s so light, it extremely easy to dry launch and handle.

As far as shallow running, it runs shallow, but a true tunnel will run shallower. You have a decent bit of skeg below your hull.

Thanks man! This is perfect.

 

[Whiskey Angler]

Thanks man! This is perfect.

I’m not sure where in TX u are, but I’m in the Spring/Woodlands area if u ever want to put your eyes on one.

Just direct message me if interested.

 

[Jacob Schmanske]

I’m not sure where in TX u are, but I’m in the Spring/Woodlands area if u ever want to put your eyes on one.

Just direct message me if interested.

Sounds good. I'm in Friendswood. I may take you up on it sometime.