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Best Center Console Boats

A look at today’s best center console boats for saltwater fishing.
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Center console fishing boats have become the most popular choice among saltwater anglers. Staff

From deep-V mono-hulls and multi-hulls for offshore fishing to bay boat and hybrid models for inshore action, outboard-powered center console fishing boats have clearly become the most popular among saltwater anglers, outselling all other boat types by a wide margin.

Today there are hundreds of outstanding center consoles, ranging from 20 to more than 60 feet in length. In this list, we divided it by the best center consoles under 30 feet and over 30 feet, complete with each model’s specifications and top features.

Here you’ll find 25 inshore and offshore center consoles, as well as a variety of models that can be categorized as affordable or luxury. No matter what your style of fishing or budget, there is a boat on this list that’s built for you.

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– ALWAYS USE YOUR ENGINE CUT-OFF LANYARD –
Make sure your Engine Cut-Off Switch lanyard is attached to your person whenever you’re underway. They’re now required on all open boats under 26 feet.

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Best Center Consoles Under 30 Feet

Versatility leads the way in these 12 top center console boats under 30 feet. Larger models in the category offer seaworthiness to handle offshore demands, while the smaller and midsized hulls are scaled for comfort and efficiency on bay, rivers and other inshore fishing grounds.

Barker 26 heading out to fish
Barker 26 Open Courtesy Barker Boatworks

Barker 26 Open

Few center consoles in its class can boast the features and capabilities of the Barker 26 Open. It’s a live bait angler’s dream, complete with three livewells that total 75 gallons, plus a custom sea chest with triple pumps to keep the inflow bubble-free and flowing smoothly. Other standard features include a JL Audio stereo with twin 10-inch subwoofers and quad 8-inch M6 speakers, a Key West T-top, an 8-foot Power-Pole, a 16-inch Garmin 8616 XSV chartplotter and an Amera Trail trailer for hitting the road. Barker Boatworks is a custom builder that can add a half-tower for spotting fish and a Seakeeper 1 for ultimate stabilization when bottom fishing in building seas. With available Mercury power up to 500 hp and a twin-step hull designed for speed and efficiency, it’s ready to rock. 

  • Length: 25′6″
  • Beam: 9′3″
  • Fuel: 90 gal. 120 optional
  • Draft: 1′2″
  • Weight: 4,800 lb.
  • Max. HP: 500
Boston Whaler 280 Outrage out in the ocean
Boston Whaler 280 Outrage Courtesy Boston Whaler

Boston Whaler 280 Outrage

The Boston Whaler 280 Outrage is a fishing-forward, family-friendly center console with a unique floor plan that features a curved bow bench lounge instead of the usual bowrider configuration. With the cushions removed, it becomes a massive, raised casting deck. A feature usually only seen on larger boats is the doublewide chaise lounge in front of the console that conceals a huge storage area. Anglers will appreciate the 30-gallon livewell at the stern and the abundance of cockpit space for fishing. There’s plenty of seating with a stern bench that flips down and a fold-down jumpseat amidship that tucks under the gunwale. When equipped with the maximum power of twin Mercury V8 300 Verado outboards, it can reach 60 mph.

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  • Length: 28′
  • Beam: 9′ 4″
  • Fuel: 186 gal.
  • Draft: 22″
  • Weight: 6,200 lb.
  • Max. HP: 600
Cobia 265 Open
Cobia 265 Open Courtesy Cobia Boats

Cobia 265 Open

Cobia’s 265 Open is one of the new generation of Cobia center console boats built using the Vacuum Assisted Resin Infusion System (VARIS) process, resulting in a lighter, stronger build. Its open bow section allows anglers to lean against the gunwale at the bow when chasing a fish smoking the reel. To create extra room on the foredeck, the console jumpseat has a fold-down seat bottom. The transom features a 30-gallon livewell, six rod holders, two cupholders and a fold-down bench. There’s more rod storage amidships with five rocket launchers on the standard hardtop and six on the plush leaning post that also has a roll-out cooler and loads of tackle storage. The helm has room for twin 16-inch displays and features a glass windshield with a vent to circulate air and two side windows to help keep the crew dry.

  • Length: 26′5″
  • Beam: 9′5″
  • Fuel: 161 gal.
  • Draft: 19″
  • Weight: 6,450 lb.
  • Max. HP: 500
Contender 29Bay
Contender 29Bay Courtesy Contender

Contender 29Bay

The Contender 29Bay is the new flagship of its hybrid boat line and is designed to be at home inshore as well as far offshore. Its twin-vented hull design has a moderate deadrise of 15.5 degrees, and with Yamaha power up to 700 hp, it’s fast and efficient. Seakeeper’s Ride comes standard, replacing traditional tabs with an advanced automatic attitude control and ride-leveling system. The 29Bay’s unusual bow configuration features twin opposing benches that are more compact than conventional bowrider seats. Large fore and aft casting decks give anglers a height advantage for making precision casts. Live bait anglers will love the twin 26-gallon livewells with an option to add a third behind the leaning post. The dash is large enough to accept twin 16-inch chartplotters, and a step-down head compartment resides inside the center console.

  • Length: 29′0″
  • Beam: 9′6″
  • Fuel: 185 gal.
  • Draft: 16″
  • Weight: 7,200 lb.
  • Max. HP: 700
Everglades 273cc running at sunset
Everglades 273cc Courtesy Everglades Boats

Everglades 273cc

The 273cc is the flagship of the Everglades 3-series line of hybrid boats that is just as at home inshore as heading to the Bahamas. A removable filler sectional between the bowrider seat bases forms a huge, forward-casting deck. And with a low gunwale height, it is easy to skip-cast under docks. While there are creature comforts like bowrider backrests, its receivers double-duty as rod holders, like the cupholders set into the gunwale. One of its signature features is the retractable glass windshield at the helm, which lowers to provide refreshing airflow and better visibility. An available half-tower option gives the driver a height advantage for spotting fish and weed lines.

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  • Length: 29′0″
  • Beam: 9′3″
  • Fuel: 157 gal.
  • Draft: 18″
  • Weight: 6,400 lb.
  • Max. HP: 600
Grady-White Canyon 271 slicing through the waves
Grady-White Canyon 271 Courtesy Grady-White

Grady-White Canyon 271

The Canyon 271 from Grady-White is ready to head far offshore to places like the Canyons thanks to its SeaV2 hull, which starts with a 20-degree deadrise at the stern and gets progressively sharper toward the bow for a smoother ride in the chop. For live bait anglers, there’s a 38-gallon livewell in the Elite Lean Bar and another 35-gallon ‘well at the transom. There’s a side door for landing large fish or going for a dive, and it also helps those boarding dockside. Grady-White designers know anglers are tough, but give them comfortable seating anyway with plush helm seats, a flip-down stern bench, and bow rider seats with backrests that quickly fold out of the way. The Canyon 271 transforms into the Sandbar 271 with features like bow filler cushions that create an expansive sunning area.

  • Length: 26′10″
  • Beam: 9′6″
  • Fuel: 186 gal.
  • Draft: 23″
  • Weight: 5,914 lb.
  • Max. HP: 600
Pursuit S 268 riding smoothly
Pursuit S 268 Courtesy Pursuit Boats

Pursuit S 268

Pursuit’s S 268 Sport is ideal for those anglers who like to add variety to their angling adventures with a center console boat that’s small enough for inshore waters but has the heft and 21-degree deadrise hull to head offshore. With a beam of 8 feet, 9 inches, it offers a luxurious offshore ride in a package that doesn’t require a huge tow vehicle. A compact leaning post with tackle storage and rigging space along with a right-sized center console give anglers chasing a fish plenty of walk-around room, and the bow is open so those holding a rod can go all the way forward. It’s loaded with standard features like a hardtop, a 28-gallon recirculating livewell and a forward-opening console head compartment with a porcelain toilet. For fun, add a JL Audio premium stereo, a ski tow and a cockpit table for family leisure time.

  • Length: 27′4″
  • Beam: 8′9″
  • Fuel: 139 gal.
  • Draft: 22″
  • Weight: 6,770 lb.
  • Max. HP: 400
Regulator 25
Regulator 25 Courtesy Regulator

Regulator 25

The Regulator 25 is a mid-sized center console built for rugged offshore conditions with a deep-V hull with 24 degrees of deadrise for slashing through the chop. Although its hull length is just over 25 feet, with the standard engine bracket, it stretches to 30 feet overall. There is no need to puzzle over engine choices because Regulator only offers the 25 with twin Yamaha F250 outboards, which proves to be an ideal match that pushes it to a top speed of more than 55 mph. It fishes hard with big-boat features like a 46-gallon livewell and 191 gallons of fish box capacity. It can be optioned to include eight more in-gunwale rod holders, bringing the total to 14. The Regulator 25 quickly shifts into entertainment mode with features like a bow section that converts the bowrider seats to a roomy sun pad with the addition of a filler sectional.

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  • Length: 25′2″
  • Beam: 8′10″
  • Fuel: 160 gal.
  • Draft: 22″
  • Weight: 8,330 lb. (with engines)
  • Max. HP: 500

– INVEST IN SUCCESS –
A boating course is a great way to gain confidence and boat-handling skills. A little practice now will make it look easy when everyone is watching.

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Robalo R270
Robalo R270 Courtesy Robalo

Robalo R270

The Robalo R270 is a rugged offshore-ready center console ready to battle choppy seas thanks to its Hydro Lift hull that features a sharp 23 degrees of deadrise at the transom and an extended running surface to help it ride like a larger boat. There’s plenty of seating in the U-lounge in front with storage compartments underneath that have paddle latches, so cushions don’t have to be removed to open them. In the cockpit, there’s mezzanine seating behind the leaning post with a 20-gallon livewell underneath that augments the 30-gallon livewell at transom and another 20-gallon livewell up front. If you prefer, the rear-facing bench can be replaced with a rigging station. Starting in 2025, all Robalos feature SiO Silicone upholstery, which is soft, ultra-scuff resistant and low maintenance. The R270 comes standard with twin Yamaha F200 outboards with an option to upgrade to twin F250s, which should push it comfortably past the 50 mph mark.

  • Length: 27′6″
  • Beam: 9′6″
  • Fuel: 180 gal.
  • Draft: 21″
  • Weight: 7,100 lb. (w/power)
  • Max. HP: 500
Scout 277 LXF running towards the horizon
Scout 277 LXF Courtesy Scout Boats

Scout 277 LXF

The Scout 277 blends high-end features with functionality into one of its more compact Luxury Center Console family models that extends to include the mammoth 530 LXF model. Classic Scout styling gives it a recognizable profile that includes a raised bow with a pronounced Carolina flare for knocking down spray and creating a wide area on top of the gunwale up front that’s a perfect place to toss a cast net. Its big-boat features include a port-side entry door and a large swim platform that allows egress from side to side. It comes loaded with standard features like a hard top and cushions sets for the upscale seating up front. The helm gives crew members a panoramic view with a curved one-piece glass windshield and large side windows for added protection. Fishing features include a 20-gallon livewell at the stern, a rigging station with tackle storage, and a freshwater sink for cleanups after handling bait.  

  • Length: 27′9″
  • Beam: 9′0″
  • Fuel: 164 gal.
  • Draft: 19″
  • Weight: 5,642 lb.
  • Max. HP: 450
SeaVee 290B near downtown
SeaVee 290B Courtesy SeaVee Boats

SeaVee 290B

SeaVee’s 290B might be the smallest boat in its Classic V lineup, but it fishes big with features like a standard 50-gallon livewell set into the transom at the centerline, along with the option to add a  60-gallon in-deck livewell and another 22-gallon tank. Its non-vented Classic hull features 25 degrees of wave-slashing deadrise at the transom and a sharp leading edge. While this steep deadrise could make the 290B tender at speed, its standard Seakeeper Ride vessel attitude control system maintains a level running attitude and dramatically reduces the up and down movement of the bow (pitch) by 70 percent. With Mercury power up to 800 hp, it can reach speeds well north of 60 mph. The floorplan is maximized for fishing with an open bow configuration devoid of bowrider seats. Unique touches include an extra-wide T-top for more shade.

  • Length: 29′6″
  • Beam: 9′0″
  • Fuel: 234 gal.
  • Draft: 20″
  • Weight: 5,900 lb.
  • Max. HP: 800
Yellowfin 26 Hybrid just off the beach
Yellowfin 26 Hybrid Courtesy Yellowfin

Yellowfin 26 Hybrid

The 26 Hybrid is Yellowfin’s only model specifically designed for inshore and offshore waters. This model differs from other hybrids and bay boats because of the 20 degrees of deadrise at the stern and tall bow section, which are pluses when seas build. But it also has a low gunwale height in the stern with a raised aft casting platform, which inshore anglers prefer. It’s ready to hit the road with a beam of 8 feet, 8 inches and a standard Amera Trail trailer. Yellowfin gives owners lots of customization options like optional twin 30-gallon auxiliary fuel tanks and the choice of bowrider seating or an open floorplan for more fishing space. The livewell behind the leaning post holds 50 gallons, and there are options to add even more capacity. It’s available with single or twin outboards by Mercury, Yamaha or Suzuki up to 500 horsepower.

  • Length: 26′0″
  • Beam: 8′8″
  • Fuel: 118 gal.
  • Draft: 16″
  • Weight: 5,000 lb.
  • Max. HP: 500

Best Center Consoles Over 30 Feet

When pelagic species beckon, these 13 offshore center console fishing boats over 30 feet can get you there fast and efficiently with a smooth ride and a margin of seaworthiness and safety that takes unpredictable weather and rough water in stride. These boatS can help you maximize success on days offshore.

Barker 40 HPFC running through the sea
Barker 40 HPFC Courtesy Barker Boatworks

Barker 40 HPFC

Barker Boatworks wasn’t kidding when they named the 40 HPFC (High-Performance Fishing Catamaran). While the standard power includes quad Mercury 300 hp Verado V-8 outboards, owners can unleash the beast with up to quad Mercury Racing 450R outboards to reach speeds in the mid-80s. It’s a serious fishing boat with impressive capabilities like the 64 rod holders scattered throughout its 40-foot, 4-inch length. Live bait anglers will be impressed with twin 55-gallon livewells set into the transom and two more 55-gallon livewells underdeck that all feature sea chest protection to keep the inbound water flowing smoothly with no disruptions. This Barker flagship handles rough sea conditions without complaint and sports a dash of style with features like the triple-wide helm Release Marine seats that feature solid, glossy teak frames with the option to add a second row.

  • Length: 40′4″
  • Beam: 11′10″
  • Fuel: 670 gal
  • Draft: 2′2″
  • Weight: 15,000 lb.
  • Max. HP: 1,800
Blackfin 400 CC
Blackfin 400 CC Courtesy Blackfin

Blackfin 400 CC

Blackfin’s flagship 400 CC list of standard features reads like a wish list with items like a FLIR infrared camera, a 16,000 Btu air-conditioner powered by lithium-ion batteries, and twin Garmin 24-inch chartplotters at the helm, to name a few. With a 12-foot beam, this 40-footer’s fishing cockpit has the wide-open space of a dancefloor and on the centerline at the transom resides a 70-gallon livewell, and because this is a long boat, there’s a 30-gallon livewell at the bow to save anglers the long walk. Two rows of triple captain’s chairs with heaters give everyone the best seat in the house when cruising on chilly mornings. Below is a luxurious cabin with a berth that converts to a couch during the day. When powered by quad Mercury Verado 400 V-10 outboards, the 400 CC can reach a top speed of around 70 mph. The outboards also produce 150 amps of charging power each to keep batteries charged.

  • Length: 39′10″
  • Beam: 12′0″
  • Fuel: 475 gal.
  • Draft: 32″
  • Weight: 20,000 lb.
  • Max. HP: 1,600
Boston Whaler 380 Outrage fishing offshore
Boston Whaler 380 Outrage Courtesy Boston Whaler

Boston Whaler 380 Outrage

The 380 Outrage is one of the most versatile center consoles in its class. It’s a serious fishing platform with features like a 60-gallon livewell on the transom, a roomy fishing cockpit and options to add an upper station, outriggers and freezer plates for the fish boxes. It’s built for extended fishing trips with an air-conditioned spacious cabin for two and has a 12kW diesel generator option to make it self-contained. Comfortable seating can be found everywhere, from the mezzanine seating for watching the trolling spread in comfort to the forward seating, which includes a spacious chaise lounge with storage underneath and a U-lounge up front with bowrider backrests. There are five main engine options from Mercury, ranging from triple or quad 300 V-8s, which push it to around 52 or 56 mph. Triple or quad 400 V-10s give it speeds up to 65 mph. The twin 600 hp V-12 option pushes the 380 past 60 mph and includes an uncluttered beam-to-beam walkway.  

  • Length: 38′0″
  • Beam: 11′8″
  • Fuel: 445 gal.
  • Draft: 23.5″
  • Weight: 14,500 lb.
  • Max. HP: 1,600
Cobia 320 CC running nicely in the ocean
Cobia 320 CC Courtesy Cobia Boats

Cobia 320 CC

The Cobia 320 CC features a high-tech build using the proprietary VARIS construction system that uses a vacuum process to add the perfect amount of resin to create a lighter, stronger, more uniform fiberglass hull. The bow section is artfully designed to accommodate anglers who can fish all the way forward, and those in leisure mode with a variable-height table that electronically drops flush with the deck or raises to form a casting platform. Anglers will appreciate the twin 35-gallon livewells and rigging station behind the crew seats that adjust fore and aft. Yamaha power is available with twin F300, F350 or go for the maximum F450 outboards to reach top speeds in the mid-60s.

  • Length: 32′0″
  • Beam: 10′3″
  • Fuel: 275 gal.
  • Draft: 23″
  • Weight: 9,260 lb.
  • Max. HP: 900
Contender 44CB running on smooth water
Contender 44CB Courtesy Contender Boats

Contender 44CB

The 44CB (Canyon Berth) from Contender combines the unparalleled fishability of the 44ST flagship platform with cabin accommodations to turn it into an on-the-hook overnighter for fishing remote locations. For those who want even more extensive interior accommodations for weekending, Contender offers the 44FA. This boat can romp to around 90 mph when equipped with the maximum power of quad Mercury Racing 500 outboards. Quad Yamaha F450s are also available. With quad engines, there’s no transom door, but instead, a side dive door is added for ease of boarding from the dock and haul aboard big fish. Each 44CB has a freshwater sink, slide-away marine toilet, 70-gallon fresh water capacity, 400-quart under berth storage and optional a12-volt air conditioning system. Additional fishing features include two 110-gallon aft insulated fish boxes, two 55-gallon transom livewells, 340-gallon insulated forward fish boxes, and 10-foot rod lockers. The forward bench seats are open at the bow for angler access and a lounge recliner seat has split storage compartments.

  • Length: 43′10″
  • Beam: 12′
  • Fuel: 600 gal.
  • Draft: 27″
  • Weight: 19,600 lb. (ready to fish)
  • Max. HP: 2,000
Everglades 455cc rendering
Everglades 455cc Courtesy Everglades Boats

Everglades 455cc

The Everglades 455cc is the builder’s flagship and proves a hardcore center console fishing boat can coexist with creature comforts like a cabin with a king-sized convertible berth, galley space, separate head and shower and a 32-inch TV. The 12,000 Btu A/C unit for the cockpit and cabin is standard, as is the Fischer Panda 15kW diesel generator, which allows owners to stay on the hook for extended fishing trips. The options list is surprisingly sparse, but that’s because nearly every conceivable feature is standard, like the Seakeeper 6 gyrostabilizer, hydraulic sliding windshield, Zipwake trim tabs, and windlass. Options include an upper station, electric grill, bow thruster and choice of Gemlux outriggers. Fishing purists will love the twin 50-gallon pressurized transom livewells, 40 rod holders and huge fishing cockpit, made possible by its 13-foot, 3-inch beam. Engine options include quad Yamaha F450s or triple Mercury 600 hp V-12 outboards that both push the 455cc to speeds over 60 mph.

  • Length: 48′8″
  • Beam: 13′3″
  • Fuel: 683 gal.
  • Draft: 50″ (engines down)
  • Weight: 28,000 lb. (w/ power)
  • Max. HP: 1,800

– SHOW THEM HOW MUCH YOU CARE –
Nothing says ‘I love you’ like making sure the kids’ life jackets are snugged up and properly buckled.

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Grady-White Canyon 386
Grady-White Canyon 386 Courtesy Grady-White

Grady-White Canyon 386

The Grady-White Canyon 386 is the right boat for the mission, whether heading to the Canyons to tangle with tuna, taking a sunset cruise or hosting a party dockside. And with luxurious accommodations, it’s also a capable cruiser for two adventurers. A 13-foot, 2-inch beam provides a huge fishing cockpit and is wide enough for four across captain’s chairs at the helm. Twin 35-gallon livewells hold plenty of bait, and 110-gallons of insulated fish boxes can hold the catch on a banner day. Plush seating adds comfort and a standard Seakeeper 4.5 gyrostabilizer keeps anglers steady when bottom fishing in a swell and prevents queasiness caused by side-to-side rolling. Power up to triple Yamaha F450 outboards with standard Helm Master EX joystick control pushes the Canyon 386 past the 60 mph mark.

  • Length: 36′6″
  • Beam: 13′2″
  • Fuel: 410 gal.
  • Draft: 28″
  • Weight: 14,950 lb.
  • Max. HP: 1,350
Invincible 36 Cat
Invincible 36 Cat Courtesy Invincible Boats

Invincible 36 Cat

Go-fast catamarans like the Invincible 36 Cat are growing in popularity. Why? Because they not only get you there fast but can do it in comfort even if steep 4-footers stand in the way. Invincible has tweaked the hull design on the 36 Cat to include raised chines to knock down spray and a spray management system to reduce sneezing from the tunnel. With quad Mercury 300 Verado V-8 outboards or Yamaha F300 V-6 outboards, its top speed is about 70 mph, and with a 606-gallon fuel tank plus the ability to get better than one mpg gives it the range to fish far-flung destinations. A wide 11-foot, 8-inch beam gives an incredible amount of fishing room and is fishable throughout its 360 degrees. There’s a 60-gallon livewell on the centerline at the stern with an option to add a 70-gallon in-floor livewell. The luxurious chaise lounge seating in front of the console reveals a huge coffin box.

  • Length: 36′0″
  • Beam: 11′8″
  • Fuel: 606 gal.
  • Draft: 22″
  • Weight: 17,100 lb.
  • Max. HP: 1,200
Pursuit S 328
Pursuit S 328 Courtesy Pursuit Boats

Pursuit S 328

When Pursuit designers reimagined the S 328 — their best-selling model ever— they took input from owners, dealers, and those building it to find multiple ways to improve it. They created more usable space in places like the cabin and made the convertible berth/lounge feature able to be transformed with one hand. At the transom, there’s a new mega cooler, and the swim platform now features a walk-across design and extended side wings for easy boarding. A U-lounge at the bow and twin opposable bench seats in the cockpit improves its social quotient without affecting fishing space. The dash now has room for twin 16-inch displays. Owners can up the fun factor by adding a summer kitchen and ski tow options. The S 328 comes standard with twin Yamaha F300 outboards with the option to upgrade to twin F350 V-6s.

  • Length: 34′6″
  • Beam: 10′3″
  • Fuel: 300 gal.
  • Draft: 23″
  • Weight: 12,160 lb.
  • Max. HP: 700
Regulator 35
Regulator 35 Courtesy Regulator

Regulator 35

The Regulator 35 proves the company slogan, “Why not have it all?” isn’t just PR hype. Its standard feature list includes dual 22-inch Garmin chartplotters, open-array radar and a triple lithium-ion battery bank, which replaces a noisy generator. Its hull is designed for blue water with 24 degrees of deadrise and includes Seakeeper’s Ride system, which makes 100 corrections a second to ensure the boat runs level. It’s also ready-rigged to accept a Dometic DG3 gyro stabilizer, which spools up faster and uses less electricity than other gyros. Its fishing credentials are unquestioned with features like 24 in-gunwale rod holders and 11 more built into the hardtop frame. There’s plenty of sumptuous seating, including a queen-sized chaise lounge forward of the console with split bowrider benches that allow anglers to go all the way forward and a mezzanine bench to watch the trolling spread comfortably. Regulator offers just one engine package on the 35: triple Yamaha F350 V-6 outboards mounted on an engine bracket that stretches the boat’s length overall to 40 feet 8 inches. The Helm Master EX joystick control system comes standard and includes a host of fishing modes to control the boat’s orientation.

  • Length: 35′1″
  • Beam: 11′9″
  • Fuel: 405 gal.
  • Draft: 27″
  • Weight: 16,500 lb.
  • Max. HP: 1,050
Robalo R360 crossing the channel
Robalo R360 Courtesy Robalo

Robalo R360

The R360 is Robalo’s flagship and is the only model in its lineup to feature an advanced Michael Peters’ Stepped-V Ventilated Tunnel hull, which boosts performance and lends better directional stability. The rocket launcher rod holders on its standard hard top are too high to grab, so the array lowers with the push of a button. Next, instead of throwing out your back to manually deploy the wide stern bench, it deploys electronically. For long days on the water or overnight angling adventures, there’s a berth for two and owners can add a 5kW Fischer and an air conditioning/heater unit that also feeds to the cockpit, all powered by a Panda diesel generator. Owners can also add a Seakeeper 3 to add dock-like side-to-side stability when fishing in adverse conditions. Bow seating with molded-in bowrider backrests also provides storage underneath.   

  • Length: 36′6″
  • Beam: 11′4″
  • Fuel: 365 gal.
  • Draft: 35″
  • Weight: 14,000 lb. (w/ power)
  • Max. HP: 1,200
SeaVee 400Z
SeaVee 400Z Courtesy SeaVee

SeaVee 400Z

If live bait fishing is your thing, look no further than the SeaVee 400Z, which has an incredible 300 gallons of available baitwell capacity in four pressurized tanks with variable flow control that are kept bubble-free with a custom sea chest system. You can display your entire rod collection with an astonishing 61 rod holders in the gunwales, stern, console, leaning post and hard top. Up front is a high-backed console jump seat, and although it has forward bench seats, they sit back far enough to leave the bow section open for fishing. Other notable options include an upper station, a second row of captain’s chairs and a Seakeeper gyrostabilizer. Although the spec sheet lists the maximum power as unlimited, the highest horsepower package SeaVee rigs is quad 500 hp Mercury Racing outboards, but even with its standard package of triple 400s, it hits 65 mph.

  • Length: 39′4″
  • Beam: 11′3″
  • Fuel: 650 gal.
  • Draft: 28″
  • Weight: 15,200 lb.
  • Max. HP: Unlimited
Valhalla V-46 shot from overhead
Valhalla V-46 Courtesy Valhalla

Valhalla V-46

The Valhalla V-46 takes lessons learned over six decades of luxury sportfishing from its parent company, Viking Marine Group, to create the ultimate outboard-powered center console fishing boat. Like its inboard fishin’ cousins, it features a proud bow with a gently sloping shearline and double forward chines on its Michael Peters double-stepped hull. The V-46 features outstanding performance with quad Mercury Verado 400 V-10s, 450R V-8s, as well as triple or quad Verado 600 hp V-12 outboards. With nearly 700 gallons of fuel capacity, two rows of air-conditioned seating, and a pair of 50-gallon livewells, it has the range, comfort and bait capacity for long trips to the canyons or extended cruising in the islands. Options include a true tuna tower with a huge height advantage over stand-on-the-hardtop versions. The V-46 is designed to house an under-deck Seakeeper gyrostabilizer, and numerous other options for tailoring the V-46 to your style of fishing. 

  • Length: 47′7″
  • Beam: 13′4″
  • Fuel: 694 gal.
  • Draft: 30″
  • Weight: 29,731 lb. (ready to fish)
  • Max. HP: 2,400
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