Flexibility is the primary feature of open-console boats. They'll take you fishing with your friends, day-tripping with your family or out for an afternoon of waterskiing or tubing. New designs offer more features than ever on these open pleasure boats. Look for additional storage, enclosed heads, hardtop helms and cost-effective inboard engines. And check out the lengths to which center-console manufacturers are going these days--we've seen them as long as 36 feet! This section was prepared by the marketing department of
Chesapeake Bay Magazine.
22 Center Console
Judge Yachts 9531 Legion Rd
Denton, MD 21629
Phone: 4104799770
Website:
http://www.judgeyachts.com
The Judge Yachts 22cc is the finest small center console available. With a long waterline, wide reverse chines and true-track box keel, the comfort and dryness of her ride enables big water access while maintaining all the advantages of a smaller boat. The unobstructed level deck and high end 3 piece construction allows for ample room whether you are cruising, crabbing, or fishing. The all composite, hand laid construction ensures a lifetime of worry free ownership. Powered by a quiet 4 cylinder 4 stroke, she is unsurpassed in economy and performance.
SPECIFICATIONS
Length 22'3"
Beam 8'
Draft - Hull 12"
Weight 2,200 lbs
Transom Height 25"
Deadrise warped plane
Fuel Capacity 63 gal
Recommended HP 140 Suzuki
Base Price $28,500
Rigged & Ready $28,500
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27 Center Console
Judge Yachts 9531 Legion Rd
Denton, MD 21629
Phone: 4104799770
Website:
http://www.judgeyachts.com
The 27cc by custom builder Judge Yachts is the ultimate all-purpose open boat. This very attractive and easily trailerable vessel offers a standard full transom and bracket, massive open deck, and large lockable dry storage area in bow. With a warped plane hull, robust bow, and ample freeboard you can have confidence in accessing the shallow waters of the bay or open offshore waters. Performance and economy are impressive with either a single 225hp or optional twin 175 four strokes. An all-composite, wood-free build ensures a lifetime of low maintenance ownership.
SPECIFICATIONS
Length 26'4"
Beam 8' 6"
Draft - Hull 17"
Weight 3,900 lbs
Transom Height bracket 25" or 30"
Deadrise warped plane
Fuel Capacity 110 gal
Recommended HP 225 Honda
Base Price $45,200
Rigged & Ready $55,650
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Boston Whaler 220 Outrage
Chesapeake Whalertowne 108 Hess Frontage Rd
Grasonville, MD 21638
Phone: 4108278080
Website:
http://www.whalertowne.com
The new 220 is small enough to trailer and tough enough to bring big water down to size. With an improved running surface and Mercury® outboard choices ranging from the standard 225-hp engine to an optional 300-hp Verado®, it delivers exceptional performance and a smooth, dry ride. As you'd expect from an Outrage, it's full-featured from the start and abundantly roomy. There's a generous twenty-six inches of interior freeboard and enough space for ten people to head out to blue water. In addition, a long list of options and accessories means owners can rig the 220 any way they want..
SPECIFICATIONS
Length
22' 5"
Beam
8' 6"
Draft - Hull
15"
Weight
3100 lbs
Transom Height
30"
Deadrise
21"
Fuel Capacity
115 gal
Recommended HP
225-300 hp
Head
Yes
Base Price $79,232
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Carolina Skiff 218DLV
Beacon Light Marina 825 Bowleys Quarters Rd
Middle River, MD 21220
Phone: 4103356200
Website:
http://www.beaconlightmarina.com
The Carolina Skiff 218 DLV offers an affordable fishing and crabbing rig for under $25K. The foam-filled, unsinkable hull is durable and extremely stable. Easy to maintain and operate, Carolina Skiffs are the #1 selling skiff in the world reflecting the company's dedication to high quality. You may be surprised to learn that there are over 20 available options for this boat, which allows you to build a boat to suit your specific needs. We outfit all of our Carolina Skiffs with a Yamaha outboard for optimum reliability and performance.
SPECIFICATIONS
Length 20' 10"
Beam 96"
Draft - Hull 6" to 8"
Weight 2,174 lbs
Fuel Capacity 19 gal
Recommended HP 115 hp
Base Price $24,800
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Chris Craft Catalina 29 Suntender
Grande Yachts International 411 Winchester Creek Rd.
Grasonville, MD 21638
Phone: 4102861350
Website:
http://www.grandeyachts.com
New for 2011, the Chris Craft Catalina 29 Sun Tender is built on the popular Catalina 29 hull. It is full of beautiful Euro-chic styling details and is perfect for sun bathing, waterway cruising, or dinner/lunch cruise entertaining. This boat can be fitted with traditional forward bow seating, or full Euro-style sunpad design. An aft sliding bimini top, or an expandable Sport Top provide cockpit and aft deck shade. Twin 250 hp 4-Strokes give impressive speeds at cruise and WOT, with almost 400 miles range. Step aboard today to find out why this boat is so special.
SPECIFICATIONS
Length 26 5''
Beam 10' 2"
Draft - Hull 21"
Weight 8,200 lbs
Deadrise 21 degrees
Fuel Capacity 220 gal
Recommended HP Twin 250's
Head Yes
Base Price $167,163
Rigged & Ready
$224,900
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Composite 26
Composite Yacht, LLC 1650 Marina Dr. Unit A
Trappe, MD 21673
Phone: 4104764414
Website:
http://www.compositeyacht.biz
With three different models the Center Console Open, Center Console Cuddy and Express, the 26 is offered as a seaworthy fishing machine or an elegant cruiser. Designed with trailerability and fuel economy in mind she is capable of being pulled by a 1/2 ton vehicle while reaching fuel consumption numbers as low as 6gph while on the water. Her 24 degree deadrise combined with carolina flare provide a dry stable ride. A long list of options allow the customer to equip this semi-custom build to their specifications. Contact us now for more information or a sea trial.
SPECIFICATIONS
Length 26' 5"
Beam 9' 6"
Draft - Hull 24"
Weight 5,500 lbs
Deadrise 24 degrees
Fuel 100 gal w/ 100 add optional
Recommended HP 250-500
Base Price $78,000
Other Head & freshwater shower optional
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Grady-White 230 Fisherman
Beacon Light Marina 825 Bowleys Quarters Rd
Middle River, MD 21220
Phone: 4103356200
Website:
http://www.beaconlightmarina.com
The Grady-White 230 Fisherman is the most versatile fishing boat in its respective market. The 230's sturdy SeaV2 hull affords the family a safe, dry ride and a well-equipped fishing platform for the avid fisherman. It has a full complement of Yamaha Command Link instruments. A perfect combination of digital throttle and shift coupled with hydraulic steering gives the captain smooth handling. The 230 Fisherman's two 101 qt. fishboxes, 72 qt. cooler, portable head, and T-top allow boaters to spend a fun-filled day while the reliable Yamaha gives you unparalleled piece of mind.
SPECIFICATIONS
Length 22'8"
Beam 8'6"
Draft - Hull 20"
Weight 4560 w/ F250
Fuel Capacity 120 gal
Recommended HP 250hp
Base Price $78,580
Head Yes
Freshwater shower Yes
Fish Box/Storage Cap. 274 qt
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Hydra-Sports 2900 CC - 2010
Gootee's Marine 1439 Hooper's Island Rd
Church Creek, MD 21622
Phone: 8007920082
Website:
http://www.gootees.com
The Fishing seeking missile...Speed...Distance...Time. All great factors for calculating the value in owning a tournament-ready 2900CC. Up to 600hp propels the Kevlar reinforced hull. Twin fuel tanks give it the range to hit the Bahamas, the Outer Banks of North Carolina and far deeper than the competition. And because you can get there and back faster, time allowed for hauling in the winner and making it back before weigh-in. Everything is within easy reach, including easy pump accessibility, gunwale mounted rod holders, generous bailwells and dual fish boxes.
SPECIFICATIONS
Length 29'
Beam 9' 8"
Draft - Hull 22"
Weight 7,450 (dry) lbs
Deadrise 23 degrees
Fuel Capacity 300 gal
Recommended HP 600 hp
Head Yes
Fish Box/Storage Cap. Yes
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Intrepid Model 348 - Walk Around- 2003
Island Pilot Brokerage 1095 Grandview Dr
Edgewater, MD 21037
Phone: 4433244938
Website:
http://www.islandpilot.com
Good value for this ready to go fast well built fishing machine:
- (2) Yamaha HPDI 250 hp-500 hrs.
- Reverse cycle AC/Heat
- Refrigerator & microwave
- Electric head w/ sink & shower
- Bow thruster
- Outriggers
- Furuno Radar/GPS/Chart plotter/depth sounder; ICOM VHF; Simrad auto pilot
- Live well,tuna door, dive/
boarding ladder
- Fiberglass Hard Top w/ lights & new enclosures
SPECIFICATIONS
Length
35"
Beam 10" 6"
Fuel Capacity 316 gal
Recommended HP (2) 250hp
Base Price Total $144,900
Rigged & Ready Yes
Head Yes
Freshwater shower Yes
Fish Box/Storage Cap. Yes
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Jefferson Marlago 35FS
The Yacht Group 301 Pier One Rd., Suite 101
Stevensville, MD 21666
Phone: 4106435800
Website:
http://www.theyachtgroup.com
Available in a cuddy cabin or open bow version, the Marlago 35 has proven to be one of the most popular fishing and cruising crossover center consoles on the Chesapeake Bay. Well regarded for its balance of style, performance, value, and quality, it is an ideal boat for hardcore fishing one day and taking the family to a raftup and then dinner the next. Extremely efficient due to high-tech construction and an advanced hull design, it requires less power than many boats this size to achieve high and yet comfortable cruising speeds. Also available in 28 and 29 foot open bow models.
SPECIFICATIONS
Overall Length
35"
Beam 9" 2"
Draft - Hull 19.5"
Weight 6,000 lb
Deadrise 24°
Fuel Capacity 245/298 gal
Recommended HP 600hp
Base Price $175,600
Rigged & Ready $209,856
Head Yes
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Novurania DL460
Dean's Yacht Services Inc. 7416 Edgewood Rd., Suite 3
Annapolis, MD 21403
Phone: 4106261220
Website:
http://www.deansyachtservices.com
The 460 DL is one of the widest for its length and is more like our larger DL models. With an extremely deep Vee hull, the 460 DL is a true offshore hull and can take you there in nearly any condition or sea. It features a large 26 gal. fuel tank, an 8 gal. fresh water tank with pressure shower hose. The optional "leaning bolster" helm seat provides seating for 3 adults across aft, a forward mid seat and large anchor locker seat with lots of deck space. Other standard features include, bow rail with navigation light and cleat, windsheild with grab rail and automatic bilge pumps.
SPECIFICATIONS
Length 15'
Beam 7' 4"
Draft - Hull
2
'
Weight 925 w/ 90hp Yamaha
Fuel Capacity 26 gal
Recommended HP 90hp Yamaha
Base Price $31,800
Rigged & Ready Yes
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Sailfish 2660 CC - 2011
Gootee's Marine 1439 Hooper's Island Rd
Church Creek, MD 21622
Phone: 8007920082
Website:
http://www.gootees.com
Get all this plus the safest ride in offshore fishing with the legendary Sailfish VD24 variable deadrise stepped hull, the best performing, driest, and most fuel efficient hull in Sailfish history. The functional and stylish helm offers ample room for your electronics and multiple storage compartments for gear and equipment. Improved fishability with higher gunnels, larger fish boxes, more interior room and transom live well the 2660 the best laid out fishing platform on the market.
SPECIFICATIONS
Length 26'
Beam 9'
Draft - Hull 18"
Weight 6625 (wet) lbs
Deadrise 22-24 degrees
Fuel Capacity 200 gal
Recommended HP 500 hp
Rigged & Ready Yes
Freshwater shower Yes
Fish Box/Storage Cap. Yes
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