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