Skipjacks and other sharpie types are indigenous American work boats. As such they have a rich history and are ideally suited to coastal waters. Particularly the Florida Keys.

http://www.dangercharters.com/index.html

see also: "The Sharpie Book", Ruell Parker. I belive he built the "danger" boats.

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