With boat models stretching from 22 to 40 feet in length, Blackfin proudly proclaims itself the boat brand that offers the best of all worlds, whether headed out to the Gulf Stream or over to the Bahamas in search of adventure and big fish, or dropping anchor at the sandbar to take a dip and party with friends—or anything in between. Blackfin boats has you covered.
Each Blackfin model—spanning from center consoles to dual consoles—is designed by anglers and built from the highest-quality materials, including carbon-fiber-reinforced hulls. Designs are classic, but Blackfin also adds such modern features as digital engine monitoring, integrated storage, insulated coolers, and posh seating, plus the highest-quality sound systems to rock the tunes.
Blackfin 400CC
Fans of the Blackfin 332 CC asked for a boat with even more space and even more features, and Blackfin answered their requests—emphatically—with its biggest-ever center-console, the 400CC.
Space? Start at the bow, big and wide, with large sun pad and high freeboard.
Aft, a massive cockpit is served by a large tuna door to make it easy to boat a big fish, or for accessing the water when it comes time for a swim. There’s also a walk-through transom door for access to the integral swim platform.
Clever uses of space include features such as a roomy bilge compartment that can accommodate a gyrostabilizer. Two additional 160-gallon in-floor hatches can be used for cold storage or as macerated fish boxes, and like all bilge and storage compartments, they’re fully finished. Very classy.
The spacious and air-conditioned cabin features a skylight, smart TV, LED lighting and a forward convertible couch/berth. A mini galley features a sink, refrigerator and microwave; there is a separate head and shower as well. Plus, there’s storage inside for six rods.
The helm is attended by two rows of heated seats, the second row elevated so that its occupants get full view forward. The helm console houses a pair of 24-inch Garmin multifunction displays, bow-thruster joystick control, trim-tabs control, a JL Audio source unit, and Mercury controls, including JPO joystick for easy docking.
The standard fiberglass hardtop features a powder-coated aluminum frame, a tempered-glass windshield, and LED overhead and spreader lighting. An integrated molded step accesses the top’s roof and the standard Gemlux carbon-fiber telescoping outriggers.
Fishing-focused, the 400CC’s transom contains a 70-gallon livewell with a light and aquarium-style viewing window. Another illuminated livewell of 30 gallons resides in the bow. A dozen stainless-steel rod holders line the gunwales, six more the transom, and 14 the hardtop. An aft bait-prep and refreshment station includes two pull-out Yeti coolers, a sink, a faucet, and storage drawers, plus an electric grill.
Options include canvas side weather curtains, Palm Beach helm package of six Release marine helm seats with wood accents, and an aft-facing seat to replace the standard prep station, if desired.
Editor’s Note
You can forget about needing to haul aboard and finding a place to stow cumbersome beanbag seats on this boat. The two rows of luxurious helm seats, plus the transom seat and forward console lounge, result in amazing comfort for crewmembers whether underway or at rest. -Jim Hendricks
Performance Data
- Test Power: Quad Mercury 400 hp V-10 outboards
- Test Props: Mercury Revolution X 4-blade stainless steel
- Test Load: 23,750 lb., including fuel, ballast, water, people and gear
- Test Speed: 45.4 mph at 4,500 rpm
- Max Range: 318 miles (with 10% reserve)
Specifications
| LOA: | 39’10” |
| Beam: | 12’0″ |
| Fuel Capacity: | 475 gal. |
| Dry Weight With Power: | 20,000 lb. |
| Max HP: | 1,600 |
| Certifications: | NMMA |
Blackfin Boats – Williston, Florida; blackfinboats.com
