Four Center-Console Fishing Boats From 2017

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Here's a sampler of these competent fishing machines, from an offshore energy cat hull into a 19-foot jet boat model.


Boston Whaler 230 Outrage

It's tricky when it comes to fishing compared to Boston Whaler to find a more legendary name. In their varnished mahogany consoles of old up through many layouts, the contractors have experienced more than their share of center-console hits. That's once the company in the middle of last year launched a smaller member of its offshore center-console lineup -- that the 230 Outrage, why we were more than a little excited.


The largest theme Boston Whaler pitches about the 230 Outrage is its mix of fishability and comfort. And, based on what we saw in the Fort Lauderdale International Boat Show, we believe they have nailed it. The 230 Outrage borrows a range of its on-deck comfort features . The helm seat is a superb example. Instead of serving as a leaning post for the helm, the helm seating is crafted like a Transformer robot so it can serve more than 1 purpose. All you have to do is flip a latch or two, move the seatback downward, and you have got an seat in the cockpit. Flip it back up and it's a helm seat again. Pretty cool. There's also a bench before this unit, a stowable, flip-down seat at the stern, and lounges that are double ahead, all smothered in buttery-feeling vinyl. A headset is located beneath the unit for further comfort.


Attributes abound on the 230 Outrage. There's a 16-gallon livewell in the transom and three fish lockers set in the bow and beneath the cockpit decks. Rod stowage is in the cockpit, in addition to on the hardtop, even, and under the gunwales in the bow. Our beloved fishy feature is the helm dash, which includes room for 2 15-inch multifunction displays. It is pretty astonishing Whaler in the show needed one rigged for chartplotting and the other solely to display the fishfinder. Let's not overlook the fun factor. There is A 350-horsepower Mercury Verado at the stern, and will be capable of propelling the 230 Outrage to a top speed of 54 mph. While burning just nine gallons per hour of gas the 230 is quite effective, able to cruise at 20 mph. Within reach of their canyons very quickly, you're going to be Having 21 degrees of transom deadrise and a deep-V hull. Seems like lettuce time to us.


Everglades 273cc

People who know anything about considerable fishing ships understand the Everglades 243cc is among the finest bay boats ever imagined. Nevertheless, the 24-foot general length of the 243cc did limit a number of its ability to explore offshore. Answering that desire, Everglades at 2016 established a cut from the same cloth as the larger, although 243cc --the 273cc.


At first glance the 273cc gives the impression the Everglades simply blew up the 243cc by three feet. In certain ways it did, but in other ways the 273cc is quite different. Most evident are the twin 250-horsepower Yamaha F250 engines at the stern. With over a foot of beam in contrast to the 243cc, the ability to carry twins, expanding its credentials that are offshore is gained by the 273cc. It is plenty fast, also, capable of almost 55 mph with the throttles pressed all the way down. Inside the 273cc things are different, also. Seating and projecting deck accommodations are enlarged, offering more places to sit and relax, as well as throw a line, however we found that the 273cc includes a bit less open deck space for its size than the 243cc. Worth noting if you're contemplating either boat, although that is not a bad thing, necessarily. There are twin jump seats under the aft casting deck, a comfortable helm seat/leaning post behind the steering wheel, a seat before the console, and double forward-facing lounges in the bow. There's an extremely ample head below the console.


When it comes to fishability, the room inside the 273cc means there's plenty of room to provide a deeper degree of fishing features. Behind the helm chairs is a bait prep/rigging channel along with a sink and cutting area. A 45-quart fish cooler sits under the aft casting deck; there is additional cooler area under the forward chair chair that is center-console. When compared to 243cc, the casting platforms are also amplified on the 273cc. There's also a good deal of helm dashboard space for fishfinding gizmos that are electronic and hardtop space for outriggers. If you've been considering an Everglades 243cc, but make occasional offshore romps which are out of its scope, the 273cc has a perfect mix of inshore and offshore angling capabilities. We're considering tarpon fishing in the sounds in tuna and the afternoon offshore.


World Cat 280 CC-X

Power cats: people either love them or hate them. While these ships are incredibly seaworthy and supply a great ride, their extra beam, large topsides, and twin hulls create a special challenge for builders: designing one that actually looks good. World Cat is currently planning to tackle that matter with its new 280 CC-X center-console power kitty, which made its debut 2016, in November in the Fort Lauderdale International Boat Show. Our take? They have done a good job at handling the aesthetics issue while still providing a solid offshore boat.


A view of the 280 CC-X in the bow shows a totally re-engineered set of hulls, tunnel, and pod, all designed to increase ride, reducing sneezing (electricity cats tend to compress wakes between their hulls in demanding weather and blow off the spray out the tunnel and into occupants' faces), and make the boat seem as if it's lower to the water. In the other side, the ship appears lower and sleeker than previous models, thanks in part to a two-tone paint scheme. Add an angled center-console unit with pipework that is beautiful, and you have got a boat. The new appearance should induce lots of serious offshore anglers not attracted to power cats. While there are plenty of fishing features we will first note a couple of firsts this ship includes. Up at the bow, World Cat has engineered a clever, offset windlass structure which permits the anchor roller to be located at the middle of the bow, instead of in one of the two hulls. That usually means the anchor is easier to deploy and recover. Additionally a first is joystick steering.


Double Yamaha F300 outboards power the 380 CC-X. Fully throttled they're capable of pushing this moderate-sized kitty up to a high speed of around 59 mph. Efficient cruising occurs. There is 220 gallons of fuel capacity. You will like a bevy of baked-in fishing attributes, As soon as you're out at the canyons. Rod stowage is just about anywhere, from under the gunwales, up into the hard top, and rear at the stern. Stowage is under the unit, as is a head. A transom door enriches boating a well along with big fish and rigging station sit behind the helm seating. You'll appreciate the fish locker if you're hauling your catch back to the dock. Individuals on the hunt for a smooth-riding center-console using the chops to go offshore following the denizens of the deep ought to provide the 280 CC-X a close look.


Scarab 195 Open Fish

Are watersports, fishing, and family pleasure your game? If they're, Scarab introduced a new jet-powered center-console fishing vessel in the 2016 Fort Lauderdale International Boat Show that might tickle your fancy. We can weigh on the uniquely various fishing machine of Scarab and conducted a prototype a couple of months earlier.


Like every jet boat, the 195 Open Fish provides thrilling acceleration and performance, and on the 195 it comes courtesy of a single 250-horsepower, three-cylinder Rotax engine. While our tests of the model were unscientific, we saw acceleration to 25 miles in around eight seconds--that's fast, by the way--and a general top ending around 40 mph. An advantage of the jet is that it makes this boat maneuverable. Whether you are running to throw for flounder from the back bays or towing your kids on a tube, this boat aims--and succeeds--to please. Luckily Scarab called it a day and has not only slapped on a unit in addition to its 195. They have put plenty of thought into making. Take the transom. It is actually a tailgate that folds out to provide either additional casting space or an easy way to match up to go wakeboarding or ski. Farther ahead in the bow is just another large region to cast from, replete with a casting chair that is actually quite comfy.


And pole stowage hasn't been forgotten about by Scarab. Around the gunwales are many areas to drop in a rod, and there is also space for stowing them. We are also big fans of foam decking throughout this boat's use. It's kinder to foot, knee joints, and lower backs compared to fiberglass decks during the course of a long day on the water.


The 195 Open Fish is comfy. Despite its short length there's a head tucked beneath the console unit, readily accessible by lifting up the front of the unit itself. There is a curtain for privacy, so the head can be used by folks . This allows you to outfit the boat for fun or strip it down for fishing enterprise that is . There are also jump seats under the aft casting platform. The 195 Open Fish is a chameleon when it comes to possible applications, and the best part about it is its worth. Starting at under $40,000, the 195 is within reach of a lot. Is exactly what activity you will use it for first.


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