| What is a Center Console Boat? | | | | maneuverability, you can take your center console |
| Have you been looking for the type of boat that has | | | | anywhere. They are just as suitable to take out for |
| multiple functions, can be used with the family as well | | | | water skiing on a calm lake, as they are for fishing on |
| as fishing, and is affordable? If you have, the Center | | | | the rough seas. |
| Console Boat is just what you have been looking for. | | | | To make accommodations for fishing; this boat can |
| Center Consoles are a type of powerboat with the | | | | be equipped with rod holders, outriggers, baitwell to |
| console located in the center of the boat, halfway | | | | keep live bait, and ice lockers to keep your catch |
| between the bow and stern. The hull is open and | | | | fresh on ice. |
| extends to the bow of the boat, with the deck | | | | This type of boat is also commonly used as a tender |
| surrounding the console. This makes it easy to walk | | | | for larger yachts. |
| around from the bow to the stern. | | | | Center Console Facts: |
| The hull is constructed of either aluminum or | | | | These boats usually range from 12 - 40 feet, with |
| Fiberglass Reinforced Plastic. The hull shape can be a | | | | maximum capacities of 5 - 8 people. The cost of this |
| Deep Vee, Modified Deep Vee or Cathedral bottom. | | | | boat ranges from $7,000 - $300,000, with average |
| Some Center Consoles over 22' may have small toilet | | | | cost at $30,000. The most popular propulsion type of |
| facilities located beneath the console. Aluminum and | | | | these boats is an Outboard engine. However, they |
| canvas T-tops are available to provide protection | | | | can also be a Stern Drive or Jet Drive; with |
| from the sun and heat. | | | | horsepower ranging from 40HP-900HP. |
| How can I use a Center Console Boat? | | | | Center Console Boats have very little protection |
| These boats are extremely versatile in their | | | | from inclement weather. They also are not equipped |
| functions; and can be used for fishing, skiing, tubing, | | | | with bathroom facilities or sleeping quarters. |
| and diving. With their excellent performance and | | | | |