2000 Custom Carolina Bandy 26'

Step aboard and you can feel the hand-built character in the sheer and flare, but it’s the little touches that stand out. The tall, lean console gives you great sightlines while still leaving plenty of room to work a fish down each side. High, secure gunnels let you brace in comfortably when it gets lumpy, and the boat settles into a soft, predictable rhythm at drift. The raised forward deck is just right for pitching baits or throwing a cast net, with dry storage tucked away underneath. A clean, uncluttered cockpit makes washdowns quick, and the boat’s light, efficient hull pops on plane without drama, even loaded with crew, ice, and gear.

This 26' Custom Carolina really shines in waters where you might run from skinny bays out to open ocean in the same day. The sharp entry and generous flare keep spray off the crew when a short chop stacks up, while the relatively shallow draft lets you work creeks, flats, and nearshore structure without worry. Long, level runs between fishing spots are comfortable at a relaxed cruise, and the open layout makes it easy to shift from trolling spread to bottom rigs. For anglers who need one hull to handle backwater scouting, inlet crossings, and offshore edges, this design checks all the boxes.