Why My Next Project Will Be A New Home For Redbone & The Go-Dad Family!

[GoDadGo]

My wife dug up this little video she made when Isaac made landfall 8 years ago today.
It was the fun we had during one of our many hurricane adventures.
It was shot over a period of four (4) days.

Reloaded Video Link:

https://www.facebook.com/dlarmann/videos/3548677877651/

[65 Cobra Dude]

Steve,

I tried to watch the video but it says content not available.

Henry

[GoDadGo]

Steve,

I tried to watch the video but it says content not available.

Henry

Just reloaded it and I think it is working.

[BEAR-AvHistory]

That sucks. Did you have anything at ground level? We took a few inches in the garage last time but lucked out overall as nothing got wet.

[GoDadGo]

That sucks. Did you have anything at the ground level? We took a few inches in the garage last time but lucked out overall as nothing got wet.

No, the storms last week, Marco & Laura, just had a flooded our streets.

Nothing under the house got wet, but we picked up our stuff because you never know how high it will get.
In June Cristobal put about 2" on the slab so we weren't taking our chances with last week's double trouble duo.

2012 / Isaac in was 32"
2005 / Kartana was 84"

When our kids were young they just loved Hurricanes, until 2005, because as soon as a storm passed it meant they'd be paddling pirogues and getting airboat rides.

[nucjd19]

Wow!!!You guys are tough Steve. We deal with tornados a lot in my area (north of Birmingham) and to lesser degree hurricanes once they have made landfall and settled down to tropical storms or Cat1 or 2. I don't know how you guys cope so well with such a destructive force. Keep safe down on the Gulf.

[FF33rod]

Crazy stuff! Happy to hear that the recent duo turned out "mild" for you. So according to the thread title, you're moving?

Steve

[GoDadGo]

You guys are tough.

More Like Stupid!

[GoDadGo]

Crazy stuff! Happy to hear that the recent duo turned out "mild" for you. So according to the thread title, you're moving?

Steve

We are looking at some land & working on plans right now.
At one time I did 3-5 sets of house plans a year for a local contractor.
That part-time gig stopped after he was taken out by a drunk driver.
The new place WILL NOT be in a flood zone come hell or high water.

[FF33rod]

[SIZE=3]...
The new place WILL NOT be in a flood zone come hell or high water.

Good plan! Might be an interesting story over a beer (or rum, or gin,..) someday as to how you ended up in one to begin with....

[GoDadGo]

Good plan! Might be an interesting story over a beer (or rum, or gin,..) someday as to how you ended up in one to begin with....

You forgot about Scotch & Tequila, but I do drink Beer, Rum & Gin too.

Anyway, we've stayed for every storm except Katrina.

That one wasn't worth riding out.

[nucjd19]

You forgot about Scotch & Tequila, but I do drink Beer, Rum & Gin too.

Anyway, we've stayed for every storm except Katrina.

That one wasn't worth riding out.

Did someone say Scotch????

[GoDadGo]

Did someone say Scotch????

Absolutely!

Cardhu Single Malt, Monkey Shoulder & The Famous Grouse are the Holy Trinity for me.

[CraigS]

I am not real familiar w/ La other than from news videos re; hurricane damage. Are there any areas near by where you can be on a high rise piece of ground? We used to live 2 houses back on a river off the Chesapeake Bay and had one hurricane that got the river just barely into our back yard. But our best buds were waterfront and had water to their knees in their house. I will never forget helping out afterwards. They had done a massive remodel a year prior and I was in charge of tearing out all their carpet. Cutting it into 18 inch wide strips so we could roll them up and take them to the curb was not fun. We cut the first one 2 ft wide but that wide a roll of soaking carpet was way too hard to move. Other helpers cut the drywall off at about 2 ft high so it and the insulation could be removed. Best wishes on your home search.

[GoDadGo]

I'm Getting Tired Of This Excrement!

https://www.wunderground.com/hurricane/atlantic/2020/tropical-storm-sally

https://www.wwltv.com/article/weather/hurricane/tracking-tropical-storm-sally-latest-forecast-track-and-updates/289-c35553b0-f654-4988-8dd6-4e7c65550201

Yes, Redbone Has Been Moved To Higher Ground Once More!

[Papa]

I was in Pensacola for hurricane Erin 25 years ago. That was my first and last hurricane.

https://en.m.wikipedia.org/wiki/Hurricane_Erin_(1995)

We've been in Colorado since 1995 and not one hurricane!

Dave

[capt1black]

Rode out Andrew, Katrina (not as bad here in FL), Wilma and Irma as well as many Ts and minor canes within 50 miles here on Marco Island. Irma was the worst for us. Fish swimming in road with 6 feet of water but luckily I am 10 feet. Water got about 2 feet from garage. I agree Steve not as much fun as they used to be. My son is a forecaster with the National Weather Service in Mobile and believes Sally will rapidly intensify, so be safe.

[Jetfuel]

First off stay safe and do whatever it takes to be safe
I remember seeing this show on Netflix about an amphibious house on the river Thames and I thought it was ingenious, can't tell how long the pylons will need to be for your area but it sure is a great piece of engineering

https://m.youtube.com/watch?v=Ukmb0heGyJk

Jet

[Kmcallahan]

Steve, As you know I am originally from south LA. I know what you are going through. You and your family will be in our prayers. Stay safe!

[GoDadGo]

Great News Today!

Our Offer Was Accepted On The Land We've Been Looking At!

Once the new home is built, we WON'T be running from hurricanes any longer.
Well, we will still run from any Cat-4 or Cat-5 storms, but the property didn't flood for Katrina and isn't in a flood or tidal velocity zone.
We will start clearing the lot after I walk my youngest baby girl down the aisle in early spring.
Also, Redbone got its VIN assignment today.

[NAZ]

Congratulations, lot's of good things coming your way.

[Papa]

Congrats, Steve. You deserve some good fortune my friend.

[Jeff Kleiner]

...We will start clearing the lot after I walk my youngest baby girl down the aisle in early spring...


Wrong, WRONG, WRONG!

Fer cryin' out loud Steve, I though you would already know this. You start the clearing now WITH that future son-in-law. Find out what that boy is made of and make him WORK for it. I worked our daughter's "wannabes" like borrowed mules! Trust me on this my friend :D

Congrats by the way ;)

Jeff

[GoDadGo]

Wrong, WRONG, WRONG!

Fer cryin' out loud Steve, I though you would already know this. You start the clearing now WITH that future son-in-law. Find out what that boy is made of and make him WORK for it. I worked our daughter's "wannabes" like borrowed mules! Trust me on this my friend :D

Congrats by the way ;)

Jeff


He's an old soul who helped his Mom pay the mortgage after his Dad died when he was only 15.
That young man, now 27, became a man long before most of us did so I'm really pleased that my baby girl found such a solid fellow.
His prized possession is his 55 Chevy truck that he and his Pop or worked on before he was able to drive.
It didn't run until he was 22 or 23, but it will never leave him and it will be their wedding.
You'd Like This Fellow For Sure!

[Jeff Kleiner]

He's an old soul who helped his Mom pay the mortgage after his Dad died when he was only 15.
That young man, now 27, became a man long before most of us did so I'm really pleased that my baby girl found such a solid fellow.
His prized possession is his 55 Chevy truck that he and his Pop or worked on before he was able to drive.
It didn't run until he was 22 or 23, but it will never leave him and it will be their wedding.
You'd Like This Fellow For Sure!

All the better---he has strong back and a truck for hauling away the debris!

:p

Jeff

[GoDadGo]

All the better---he has strong back and a truck for hauling away the debris!

:p

Jeff

4 Trucks!
Jarret's also got a Tundra while Emma drives a Colorado and I've got a Ram.

[Papa]

4 Trucks!
Jarret's also got a Tundra while Emma drives a Colorado and I've got a Ram.


Not a single "real" truck in the bunch. :rolleyes:

https://thefactoryfiveforum.com/attachment.php?attachmentid=138921&d=1607476371

https://thefactoryfiveforum.com/attachment.php?attachmentid=138920&d=1607476135

[GoDadGo]

Not a single "real" truck in the bunch. :rolleyes:

https://thefactoryfiveforum.com/attachment.php?attachmentid=138921&d=1607476371

https://thefactoryfiveforum.com/attachment.php?attachmentid=138920&d=1607476135

..........We've got to let you Ford Fellows win one from time to time!

[nucjd19]

Glad to hear Steve! I am sure you will get your new house built as well as your cobra.

[GoDadGo]

Glad to hear Steve! I am sure you will get your new house built as well as your cobra.

In years gone by I made extra cash designing homes for friends and a local contractor.
I'm now working on my Dad's old board so I'm sure it will turn out with his guidance.
No CAD technology will be used because I want my final home to have a soul.
This was one of the boats that came off of that board.

https://youtu.be/3EYtQySwexw

[nucjd19]

In years gone by I made extra cash designing homes for friends and a local contractor.
I'm now working on my Dad's old board so I'm sure it will turn out with his guidance.
No CAD technology will be used because I want my final home to have a soul.
This was one of the boats that came off of that board.

https://youtu.be/3EYtQySwexw

My father is a retired architect and everything he did was old school analog hand drawings. He never crossed over to the computer world and I agree with you. The homes and buildings he designed had a " soul" compared to the digital world. I never thought of it that way.... Thanks!

[frankb]

I'm not sure I agree with you guys...CAD technology is simply a tool, albeit a powerful one, same as a T-square, scale and compass. The soul comes from the person at the "board" or the "terminal"...

[GoDadGo]

I'm not sure I agree with you guys...CAD technology is simply a tool, albeit a powerful one, same as a T-square, scale and compass. The soul comes from the person at the "board" or the "terminal"...

I Agree That C.A.D. Is Efficient, Accurate & Antiseptic Too, But Drafting By Hand Is Art For Me!

.....I've done both, but being bent over a board is a special place, though I do admit that it is rough on my back.

[BEAR-AvHistory]

First off stay safe and do whatever it takes to be safe
I remember seeing this show on Netflix about an amphibious house on the river Thames and I thought it was ingenious, can't tell how long the pylons will need to be for your area but it sure is a great piece of engineering

https://m.youtube.com/watch?v=Ukmb0heGyJk

Jet

Thanksgiving 2020 Cleaned up nicely compared to the video

https://thefactoryfiveforum.com/attachment.php?attachmentid=138948&d=1607528054

If someone were to build one of these in our beach house area expect the pylons would need to be up to where our pilings join the first level about 12 feet plus however deep you need to sink them. We have been lucky not to get any major damage over the years. Last big hurricane Isaias in August to make landfall as a Cat I in NC came in over our town & based on the track the eye passed over the house.

https://youtu.be/Bnm5Rb9Ew1o
Storm

https://youtu.be/KiLiYulj2wM
Storm Recovery

[GoDadGo]

Kevin,

You totally get it since the 2020 hurricane season seemed like it would never end.

Steve

[RBachman]

I purchased a brand new F-250 King-Ranch and it was in the shop for 22 of the first 30 days I owned it for a multitude of issues. Eventually Ford was forced to take it back on Lemon Law issues.
Not a single "real" truck in the bunch. :rolleyes:

https://thefactoryfiveforum.com/attachment.php?attachmentid=138921&d=1607476371

https://thefactoryfiveforum.com/attachment.php?attachmentid=138920&d=1607476135

[q4stix]

Steve,
If you need a new project motor to have on standby for your first project at the new house, this should do. I figure you're the only one crazy enough about Chevy and Dart power to follow through ;)
https://murphyauction.hibid.com/lot/79092772/dart-632bbc/?cpage=3&q=&ref=catalog

(I know, random interjection but figured you'd enjoy it anyway)

[GoDadGo]

Steve,
If you need a new project motor to have on standby for your first project at the new house, this should do. I figure you're the only one crazy enough about Chevy and Dart power to follow through ;)
https://murphyauction.hibid.com/lot/79092772/dart-632bbc/?cpage=3&q=&ref=catalog

(I know, random interjection but figured you'd enjoy it anyway)

I'm pretty tapped with an upcoming wedding and Baby Go-Dad still in college; however, we do have plans for his ride once he has the funds to pay for it.

https://youtu.be/A5WUZgl6N5Q

Its looking like an LS will one day replace his Buick V6, but it will be his skin in the game.

[speedfreak1211]

I know what you mean. The job has changed so much over my work life already.

[nucjd19]

I'm not sure I agree with you guys...CAD technology is simply a tool, albeit a powerful one, same as a T-square, scale and compass. The soul comes from the person at the "board" or the "terminal"...

You make a great point frankb... I think it is just my love for my dad and nostalgia.... going into his office and seeing him work at his board with the giant printing machines running on ammonia in the background when I was a kid. I am sure there is soul and love in the digital world as well :)

[JohnK]

We did a major remodel of our house a few years ago. Our architect is very much a pencil and paper kind of guy, and his ideas and designs have a ton of soul in them. He's very much a Frank Lloyd Wright - inspired architect and his designs are very evident around town. However, when it came time to evaluate certain ideas, I had him pass along his paper drawings to someone he works with that put everything in Google Sketchup for us. Having 3D models of all the various design ideas, and being able to see them, spin them around, walk through them virtually, change materials, colors, finishes, lighting, etc. was invaluable in coming up with the final design. I'm 100% confident in saying that there's no way we would have ended up with the final product we have, had we not been able to visualize and manipulate all the designs in 3D.

[Papa]

I was an aspiring architect at one point in my life and did my drawings on a tilt table with paper taped at the corners and a Vemco drafting arm. I was armed with numerous tools, including a brush to keep the eraser crumbs off the drawing. I now use CAD to do any drawings, including the plans I provided my contractor for my shop. The soul is in the person, not the tools. The difference is in the feel of the finished plans. We don't truly have "blueprints" anymore with the computer designs and plotters. I do love the look and texture of a blueprint done on an ammonia printer. Maybe that's why I subconsciously use blue for my CAD drawings?

https://thefactoryfiveforum.com/attachment.php?attachmentid=138986&d=1607614818

[GoDadGo]

Papa Dave,

I think it's more like Ford Blue for you, but I do understand the lovely smell of the ammonia because we had a machine in our storage shed where my Pop would run prints.
It was a smell to high heaven when he fired it up and he said "It Was The Smell of Money!" because he was working.
Thank God It Was About 70' Away From Our Home!

Steve

[frankb]

My first "real" job was at an ammonia plant. After some time in the plant, my nose was deadened to low levels of ammonia, and I could not smell it from the blueprint machine!

[Jeff's First FFR]

Best idea you have had yet, Steve.
And congrats on your baby getting married to a CAR GUY.
Jeff

[GoDadGo]

We are going to the Act of Sale on: 12/30/2020
I'm working on the plans for the home and so far Mrs. Go-Dad likes it.
We hope to build in 2022 once the economy softens up and building supplies drop.

[CraigS]

One of the most satisfying things I have ever done was work w/ our builder on modifying one of his standard plans. I used a HGTV design software, learned how to do quick screen shots so I could email pics of my drawings that he could look at w/o needing any software. I measured most of our furniture, used the programs stock pieces modded to match my dimensions and color, and installed them and moved them around in 2D then switched to 3D to 'walk' through the house. Another neat thing that the software did was let me move things around to verify that my wife could still see the TV in the living room while she was at the stove in the kitchen. Had to slightly shorten a wall and move a cabinet but got that done. Once the builder and I were satisfied I sent the entire file to him in the software's language, and in pics, so he could forward it to his draftsman. The draftsman caught my one slipup in that the stairs to the second floor were about 6 inches off depending if you were looking at the first floor plan or the second floor plan. The three of us got a chuckle out of that when the draftsman asked if I wanted to jog the staircase about half way up or wait until the top step.

[NC Cobra]

In years gone by I made extra cash designing homes for friends and a local contractor.
I'm now working on my Dad's old board so I'm sure it will turn out with his guidance.
No CAD technology will be used because I want my final home to have a soul.
This was one of the boats that came off of that board.

https://youtu.be/3EYtQySwexw

Steve,
Was your Dad a Naval Archectect too? My old man got his degree from U of M and eventually moved into founding his own yacht brokerage. I was blessed to spend several years working for him when I was in high school / college rebuilding an old 1870’s one room school house. Definately honed the OCD traits in me as nothing was ever quite right the first time. A trait that has stuck with me to a greater or lesser extent. ;) My favorite example was when we took the original bead glass windows and routed out the frames so we could build our own vacuum sealed double pained windows using the original frame and glass on the inside pane. While it was an incredible PITA at the time, I was blessed to learn those skills; and more importantly the work ethic that went along with it. I am a true believer that that his was the greatest generation and can only hope I measure up in some fashion and pass along those attributes to the next generation eventually.

As for the drafting skills, I took 3 years of drafting in HS right at the very end of the paper and pencil time frame. Think it was an amazing opportunity to learn how to visualize an object and define it so that others could share my vision. After my first year of college, I went back to visit my drafting teacher and the whole course of study had moved to CAD. The drawing that took us a week to produce could be completed in an hour or two. While fascinating it somehow seemed like cheating. Fast forward to todays world and I work for a OEM where I occasionally interface with our engineering group. When I see the amazing level of detail and complexity that can be conveyed in 3D drawings today I am humbled. That having been said, I agree the end product just lacks the human touch that makes the drawing somehow feel a part of you displayed on paper. Doubt kids today would understand, and certainly not advocating a return to the past, but I have several old line drawings that I plan on framing that I’ve saved for years. No way I’d do that with a CAD file.

Guess this is just a long winded way of saying I get what your saying and wish you all the best as you embark into 2021. Merry Christmas and a Happy and Healthy New Year.

Sincerely,
Jeff

[GoDadGo]

Hurricane Ida slowed us down but we're moving forward once more.
The driveway is in, the lot has been cleared, and plans are nearly complete.
We have a few more trees to take out and then comes the fun of the dirt work.
After that, we will let the house pad settle (Red Clay Base) for at least 6-9 months before the slab is poured.

[Al_C]

Is it normal to let the land settle that long in Louisiana? That is a question of curiosity, as I've never seen anything like that. Of course, my life experience is northern... Last question: how much higher (above sea level) will your new home be compared to the existing place? I hope it all works out to your advantage!

[GoDadGo]

Is it normal to let the land settle that long in Louisiana? That is a question of curiosity, as I've never seen anything like that. Of course, my life experience is northern... Last question: how much higher (above sea level) will your new home be compared to the existing place? I hope it all works out to your advantage!

1...When my Pop built houses as a For-Profit Hobby, he always let the clay pads sit for 6-9 Months before he poured the slabs.
.....He'd shoot 4,000 PSI Concrete with integrated grade beam grids and never had any foundation issues so I'll do the same.
.....In addition, my Dad always let his slabs sit for 28 days before any framing began so again, I plan to do the same.

2...The land is 13 feet higher than where we currently live and is NOT in a flood zone.
.....Our Carports, Cobra garage, and Guest Suite will be on the 1st floor with our main living area on the 2nd.
.....We hope that when our kids and friends come from out of town that they'll have some privacy and a lounging area.

3...The property is located very near the St. Tammany Trace and two public boat launches so we plan to make use of all three.
.....The trace runs from Slidell, through Lacombe, Mandeville, Abita Springs and in Covington so we're in the nicest stretch of it.
.....A) https://www.google.com/maps/uv?pb=!1s0x889dfa29ea690539%3A0x342559202b3d9442!3 m1!7e115!4shttps%3A%2F%2Flh5.googleusercontent.com %2Fp%2FAF1QipO5C3vWLUlfVXrm7CP6UnZVLzLK-MaTXKuh8x13%3Dw266-h200-k-no!5sthe%20trace%20lacombe%20-%20Google%20Search!15sCgIgAQ&imagekey=!1e10!2sAF1QipOEpbW0ao11EqI2EDO_X_aYcWx3T 8CQ_YCjcHcc&hl=en&sa=X&ved=2ahUKEwin8KX07eTzAhWEHc0KHXM3AhwQoip6BAhkEAM
.....B) https://www.google.com/maps/uv?pb=!1s0x889dfa29ea690539%3A0x342559202b3d9442!3 m1!7e115!4shttps%3A%2F%2Flh5.googleusercontent.com %2Fp%2FAF1QipO5C3vWLUlfVXrm7CP6UnZVLzLK-MaTXKuh8x13%3Dw266-h200-k-no!5sthe%20trace%20lacombe%20-%20Google%20Search!15sCgIgAQ&imagekey=!1e10!2sAF1QipO5C3vWLUlfVXrm7CP6UnZVLzLK-MaTXKuh8x13&hl=en&sa=X&ved=2ahUKEwin8KX07eTzAhWEHc0KHXM3AhwQoip6BAhkEAM
.....C) http://www.tammanytrace.org/index.php/about-the-trace/photos
.....D) https://www.google.com/maps/@30.3092481,-89.9295299,3a,75y,80.57h,76.95t/data=!3m6!1e1!3m4!1sQj6_XrBE5j1IuEZQlbjAYQ!2e0!7i1 6384!8i8192

[Ducky2009]

Sounds like a good plan. Glad it's all working out for you..

[JohnK]

Congratulations on the new property! Sounds like a great move to get out of the flood zone. FWIW - we recently built a pool on a hillside lot that required some grading/filling. After the contractors graded and compacted the soil we had a soils engineer come out and test and certify soil compaction. If you wanted to save yourself 6-9 months and/or have 100% confidence in the soil you're about to build your house on, that might be an option worth considering. Not cheap but in our case it was required and in your case it may save you some time.

[GoDadGo]

Congratulations on the new property! Sounds like a great move to get out of the flood zone. FWIW - we recently built a pool on a hillside lot that required some grading/filling. After the contractors graded and compacted the soil we had a soils engineer come out and test and certify soil compaction. If you wanted to save yourself 6-9 months and/or have 100% confidence in the soil you're about to build your house on, that might be an option worth considering. Not cheap but in our case it was required and in your case it may save you some time.

After the dozer does the pad we'll let it sit because we don't want to pour the slab until September of 2022.
Hurricane season dictates when the best time to build down here, plus October is the driest month of the year.

Climate in Lacombe, Louisiana
>...Lacombe, Louisiana gets 62 inches of rain, on average, per year. The US average is 38 inches of rain per year.
>...Lacombe averages 0 inches of snow per year. The US average is 28 inches of snow per year.
>...On average, there are 222 sunny days per year in Lacombe. The US average is 205 sunny days.
This year we are likely well over that mark because we got whacked a few times this year.

[North Shore Tiger]

Hey Steve, congratulations on starting the new homestead! I 'am down the road a bit in Mandeville, off of Hwy. 59 and I-12. If you ever do a cruise night, or cars N coffee, I would love to see your car. I would like to see one in person before I pull the trigger.

[GoDadGo]

Hey Steve, congratulations on starting the new homestead! I 'am down the road a bit in Mandeville, off of Hwy. 59 and I-12. If you ever do a cruise night, or cars N coffee, I would love to see your car. I would like to see one in person before I pull the trigger.

We've got quite a few Factory-5 Guys in our neck of the woods.
I'd be happy to help you in any way that I can.
I'll send you my contact information via P.M.

[NC Cobra]

Steve,
Is the new property near the Abita Brew Pub at all? I used to get down to that neck of the woods several years ago and always enjoyed it. Either way congrats on the plans moving forward.
Cheers
Jeff

[GoDadGo]

Steve,
Is the new property near the Abita Brew Pub at all? I used to get down to that neck of the woods several years ago and always enjoyed it. Either way congrats on the plans moving forward.
Cheers
Jeff

Abita Springs is about 10 miles away Northwest of where we will be.
Thanks-O-Million!

[BEAR-AvHistory]

Looks like a great area to drive the COBRA. Congratulations on the new house. Two questions. What kind of boats are common there & is the first floor at ground level? Reason I ask is we are '12 feet above Sea Level at Ocean Isle Beach NC.

My ground level only has a one car wide garage that runs the full depth of the house. Everything else is above it. All the cars have island tags so we can get back on after a storm evacuation.

Most of the boats are offshore center console. Will most likely get one over the winter but am still dithering. One of my brothers-in-law lives on a large lake system & runs a pair of old Chris-Craft wooden speedboats. Short one 19' Racing Runabout restored with a rebuilt original engine & the big one a 26' triple cockpit "sleeper" a 2X4 440 Dodge marine.

[GoDadGo]

Looks like a great area to drive the COBRA. Congratulations on the new house. Two questions. What kind of boats are common there & is the first floor at ground level? Reason I ask is we are '12 feet above Sea Level at Ocean Isle Beach NC.

First Floor Question:
Yes, our 1st floor will be at ground level but will be above the grade of the lot and street. We plan to score & stain the concrete to make clean up Ez-Pz in case it ever gets wet. James Hard planking will be used in shiplap style on the 1st floor so flood water won't be an issue even though this area has not flooded for over 100 years. Insulation below the 4'0" mark will be block styrofoam. Our feeling is if it can rain, it can flood no matter where you live.

Popular Boats In S.E. Louisiana:
Living in Southern Louisiana puts us in a Boating Mecca because it seems that we tend to have a boat for every season.
We've got a little bit of everything, but most recreational fishermen tend to buy various C.C. Deep-V's around 20'0"-24'0".
I've got an 18'6" D.C. Deep-V for fishing Lake Pontchartrain and a 14'0" aluminum flat for duck hunting and fishing the bayou's near my home.

Commercial Use Boats:
For inshore or nearshore, the Commercial Fishermen tend to build Custom Lafitte Skiffs (C-Flex) or buy a custom-built Newton Boats or Reno Skiffs.
https://www.facebook.com/renoboatsandpools/

Most Larger Lafitte, Charter & Dive boats tend to get build in our area and built by Larry Newton. (aka: Newton Boats)
http://www.newtonboats.com/

Larry builds a heck of a boat as does the Father & Son Team at Reno Boats!