Versatility, speed, efficiency and comfort are the key design considerations in this year’s rollout of new fishing boats. Anglers have never had it so good when it comes to choosing a new boat that makes substantial compromise a thing of the past.
Boston Whaler 210 Montauk
The introduction of the 210 Montauk completes Boston Whaler‘s redesign of the entire Montauk family. The new design features increased storage space throughout, with an integrated forward fish box/storage area and a covered locker, both with overboard drainage. Enhanced seating includes aft quarter seats and a reversible helm seat with locking backrest and storage below. The Fishing Package adds a 72- or 94-quart cooler seat, tackle drawers, and console-mounted rod holders, with the choice of Raymarine electronics packages. Also included are a galvanized trailer with swing tongue, disc brakes and LED lights. The boat is available with Mercury power options up to a 200 hp XL L6 DTS Verado 210 with hydraulic steering.
Cobia 240 CC
Combining tournament capability, family comfort and style, the Cobia 240 CC features a level floor from bow to stern for ease in getting around the console when fighting fish. The proven hull design provides superior fuel efficiency and open-water performance. Integrated fishing appointments include two 40-gallon in-floor fish boxes, a 28-gallon livewell, and an aft tackle station. Comfort and convenience features include a full windshield, battery storage under the helm seat, USB ports throughout, a walk-down head compartment, and hideaway rear-bench seating. An optional cushion package adds double-bolstered helm seats and forward-facing backrests in the bow.
Fountain 39 NX
Known for high-speed performance, Fountain Boats builds for that with the 39 NX, the latest addition to the company’s Bluewater series. The trademark double-stepped Positive Lift Hull gets you to the fishing grounds fast, and the infused lamination, composite-cored, high-density hull and bonded deck, stringer grid and hull take the toughest conditions in stride. The cockpit features three fish boxes with overboard drainage, a walk-through transom door, and a rear-facing seat on the flip-up helm-seating module, as well as a freshwater washdown. Below in the cabin, a full-size double berth and various other appointments make for comfortable overnighting.
Grady-White Canyon 456
With the Canyon 456, Grady-White raises the bar in terms of center console fishing yachts. A battlewagon at heart, this new model offers fishing and comfort features in abundance. Set up to carry 32 rigged rods, the aft fishing station, served with both heating and air conditioning, incorporates twin livewells and a refrigerated fish box. Equipped with a Seakeeper gyrostabilizer, Yamaha Helm Master, Zipwake dynamic auto-leveling trim-control system, and boasting a top speed of over 55 mph, there’s nothing the 456 can’t take on. Port and starboard side doors in the cockpit extend versatility, and the cabin holds a full galley and dining area, sleeping quarters, and head with shower.
Invincible 40 Cat
Invincible built its new 40 Catamaran to tame rough seas and perform well in any conditions. The wide array of angling features starts with extensive rod storage — more than three dozen on both sides of the console, the forward coffin box, both covering boards and the transom, plus room for another five on the leaning-post rocket launcher, and more as options. There are also undergunwale rod and gaff racks, power outlets on the gunwales for electric reels, several sea-chest configurations to feed a 70-gallon in-floor livewell and a pair of transom baitwells with clear lids, plus giant in-floor macerated fish boxes, and more. With the optional 800-gallon fuel capacity, the cruising range extends to 670 miles.
Regal Marine 33 SAV
A combination of features and options turns the 33 SAV into the ultimate action-packed model with overnight capabilities. Triple helm seats come with flip-up bolsters and armrests, plus a pullout cooler. The swim platform wraps around the outboards, and a boarding ladder hides beneath a hatch when not in use. Undergunwale storage to port provides quick access to stashed rods or gaffs, and an aft bench affords extra seating and folds away when fishing. Opt for the Fish Package to add a livewell, transom rod holders, and raw-water washdown, and turn forward dry storage into a large macerated fish box. Other top features include a cabin with head and shower; convertible-queen and California-queen beds; side door; refreshment center with fridge, sink and storage drawers; plus optional grill and TV.
SeaVee 29B
The 29B, a revamped version of SeaVee‘s popular 29-foot center console, is tailored for the hardcore angler and includes ample dry storage plus a lengthy list of standard features, like a cavernous insulated fish box, 50-gallon livewell, dedicated pad for flush-mounting large transducers, hydraulic steering, trim tabs, AGM batteries, and larger fuel tanks for increased fuel capacity and range. The layout comprises numerous comforts and conveniences, such as an integrated forward-console seat and door, retractable cooler, and electrically operated forward lounge-seat backrests. Available options, from hardtops to a second helm station, washdown systems, additional livewells, and the latest in marine electronics, make customizing this SeaVee a cinch.
Southport 33 DC
Built on the proven platform of the Southport 33, the new DC includes a wealth of amenities for family cruising and entertainment while remaining true to the brand’s fishing DNA. Fishing-related features include a pair of 5-foot-long macerated fish boxes, a 25-gallon transom livewell/cooler, and an aft cockpit bait-prep/summer kitchen with refrigerator. An integrated hardtop with frameless glass windshield and power retractable sunroof; cabin with twin 6-foot berths and hanging locker; head compartment with electric toilet; large bow-seating area with convertible sun pad and cooler; foldaway L-shaped cockpit lounge area with removable table; doublewide stern bench with storage; side door; and an integrated swim platform are among the many comforts and conveniences.
Stamas T33
The T33 marks the evolution of the popular Stamas Tarpon series, incorporating innovations in comfort, convenience and fishability along with the brand’s renowned performance. The new 33-footer pampers occupants with its soft ride and provides an incredibly stable platform with lots of fishing room. The 55-gallon clear-view, aquarium-style livewell, part of a cleverly designed bait-and-tackle station in back of the sleek helm-seating module, along with sporty bucket seats, an extended hardtop with aft-corner indents for unrestricted hook-setting, and lighted, molded-in step-outs with toe rails under both gunwales for solid footing when battling big fish are among the many sophisticated features aboard this potent fishing machine.
World Cat 280DC-X
The 280DC-X, World Cat‘s latest model, sports striking aesthetics and the X Series tumblehome transom and sloping sheer line in a dual-console configuration with features for a wide range of water activities. The fiberglass hardtop with hand-finished surfboard edge is matched to a frameless windshield. Deluxe bow seating accommodates six and includes massive, lighted storage to starboard and a 180-quart insulated compartment with overboard drain to port. The cockpit showcases a doublewide seat that switches from front- to rear-facing by pressing a pedal, and offers ample fishing room, coaming bolsters, four flush-mounted rod holders, fold-down transom seating for two, and a transom door to access the swim platform with boarding ladder.
