Here are rugged skiffs to hunt the shallows that won't come close to sinking your bank account or your fuel budget. What they will do is zip along the bays and ghost over the shallows, providing you great pleasure for inshore fishing or exploring. And if you want to take them offshore, as many people do, their high bow and reverse chine make for an amazingly dry ride with great maneuverability. Expect 10 miles per gallon with a 25 HP motor and a top speed of 25 MPH, and 9 miles per gallon with a 40 hp, topping out at around 38 MPH.