A Pathfinder bay boat is a versatile fishing boat that bridges the gap between a shallow flats skiff and a bigger offshore center console. Pathfinder helped create the modern bay boat category when it launched in 1998. These boats have a shallow enough draft to fish inshore flats and bays, but enough size, freeboard, and fuel to handle chop and even calm nearshore runs. A Pathfinder gives anglers room for crew, gear, and storage along with serious fishing features, which is why it became the nation's most popular bay boat. It is a true do-it-all boat for Florida-style fishing.