What is a Landing Craft? Why is it so popular?

The Landing Crafts pictured below show their bow doors lowered. This allows gear and freight to be loaded or off loaded at the dock or shore with ease. You can back your truck up to the lowered bow door and load or unload without having to haul materials over the sides of the boat. Loading Crab pots is a breeze with a landing craft. Also works great for fishing on a flat surface without any obstructions between you and the water. You can drive a already loaded 4 wheeler right on board, load  your camping supplies, hunting gear and food and be on your trip quickly. All Landing crafts can be outfitted with a electric winch for opening and closing the bow door with no effort on your part.

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