My Boat

My Other Office #2

MOO TWO

MOO TWO is my second “My Other Office” boat — a custom 22' Desperado bay boat built to do two things extremely well: run shallow and still handle rougher water when the day calls for it.

It’s my 13th boat, and it has taken me from skinny backwater to runs offshore. That versatility is exactly why this rig has been such a special platform for fishing and adventure.

Watch Demo Ride View Desperado Boats
MOO TWO at sunrise
22'
Desperado bay boat platform
225 HP
Yamaha V MAX SHO outboard
Shallow + Offshore
Built for versatility
13th Boat
In my boating journey

Why I Love This Boat

MOO TWO gives me the confidence to fish a wide range of water. It can get skinny when I need to chase fish on the flats, but it also has the ride and layout to make longer runs and handle tougher conditions.

What makes MOO TWO special

  • Custom 22' Desperado hull designed for shallow-water performance.
  • Capable of running in very little water while still offering a solid ride.
  • Powered by a Yamaha 225 V MAX SHO for fast hole shot and strong overall performance.
  • Fishing-friendly layout that works for wading, drifting, and covering water efficiently.
  • A true “do-it-all” bay boat for the way I like to fish.

Factory specs at a glance

  • Centerline Length: 21'7"
  • Beam: 8'6"
  • Approximate Weight: 1690 lbs
  • Fuel Capacity: 41 gallons
  • Recommended Horsepower: 150–225 HP

On-the-Water Moments

First wade trip with MOO TWO
First Wade
An early trip that set the tone for what this boat could do.
Mike with a 27.5 inch trout beside MOO TWO
Second Day Success
Mike landed a 27.5" trout on the third cast.
MOO TWO profile at sunrise
Ready for the Next Run
A full side view of MOO TWO on the water.

Boat Resources & Links

Build Pictures Photos from the build process and day one. Boat Specs Bernie’s Boats Desperado 22 specifications page. Demo Ride Video Watch the MOO TWO demo ride on YouTube. Hull Design Copyright Official vessel design copyright PDF. Yamaha 225 Outboard Current Yamaha V MAX SHO family page for the 225 HP platform. Fishing Pictures More MOO TWO fishing photos.
Note: the two Shutterfly gallery links are legacy links from the original page and may depend on whether those albums are still publicly shared.

MOO TWO isn’t just a boat. It’s a fishing platform, a memory maker, and a big part of the adventures I’ve been lucky enough to enjoy on the water.