b'Saltwater RecreationCCB Phantom 25 re-branded Shallow Maxx by new brand owner, Fat Cat BoatworksSHALLOW MAXX BOATS Gettin OffshoreGIVEN NEW LIFE BYhour offshore trips are offered startingMahi MahiFAT CAT BOATWORKS at $89 for adults and $68 for kids under 11. 440 W. Cotter Ave.(361) 749-5597In an era when most manufacturers are slowed down by supply chain problemsDolphin DocksA fleet of four offshore and have decreased production output, contributing to soaring prices for every- boatsofferawidevarietyoffishing thing, in 2022, Fat Cat Boatworks is headed in the opposite direction: upward. charter options, aboard The Dolphin, TheRed SnapperLa Pesca, The Dolphin Expressandthe The Flour Bluff-based, high-performance custom boat maker recently purchasedCaptain Paul. Four to 12-hour daily trips molds for the four most popular shallow water fishing boats made by Coastalrange in price from $65 to $160. Texas Custom Boats (CCB), formerly based in Port Isabel. Safari Trips run from 30 to 80 hours and These boats run smooth and go easy on you, just like all Fat Cat boats, said Johnrange in price from $355 to $825. Nine-Hearn, owner and founder. CCBs were always a great value in the shallow waterhour private charters are available forTarponcategory, Hearn continued, and now, were making them here, doing it the Fatone to 15 anglers for $2,785 plus fees Cat wayhand-laid fiberglass, heavy wiring, the whole package. if applicable. 300 W. Cotter Ave.(800) Hearn is bringing back the Shallow Maxx brand that CCB purchased in 2015,393-3474available in four models: 16-, 19- 22- and 25-foot. Owners of these CCB modelsFishermans WharfThe oldest and are being offered a special restoration package from Fat Cata stem-to-stern in- most storied sportfishing center in the spection of your boat, re-labeling with the new Shallow Maxx logo, and a 25% hullCoastal Bend is home to the biggest off- Bluefin Tunawarrantyall for $750. Best of all, CCB owners will find their new boating home! shore party boats, the twin 72-foot cata-A New Home for CCB Own- marans, the Wharf Cat and the Scat Cat, ersOwners of Coastalon which six-, nine- and 12-hour trips Custom Boats shallow waterare offered, ranging from $90 to $145 models are offered a thor- for adults, and $45 to $72 for kids 12 ough inspection, new logosand under. Private charters are offered for two to ten anglers, price on request.Sailfishand a 25% hull warranty all900 Tarpon St.(361) 749-5448for $750. Models coveredBait and tackle are provided on all are the Phoenix Scooter 16,offshore trips, and personal ice chests Phoenix XL 19, Grande 22are generally prohibited, but be sure to and Phantom 25.ask. Most importantlybring cash for Call (361) 717-4711. concessions and deck hand tips!54THE COASTAL BEND GUIDE TheCoastalBend.com'