Center Console Boats
Center Console Boats, as the name suggests, come in with the console control placed in the center of the powerboat. The center console boats thus have the console in the center, between the bow and the stern of the boat. The deck covers the console and the hull is open extending till the bow of the boat. From the convenience point of view, such design gives you an easier access from the bow till the stern.
The hull of the Center Console Boats is made of light weight material such as aluminum or Fiberglass. It comes in shapes of V deep, modified V deep or Cathedral bottom. In case of the bigger powerboats with center console more than twenty-two feet, the hull may also accommodate a washroom under the console. In such cases, aluminum or canvas T-tops are used for protection from sun.
How to use Center Console Boats?
The best parts of the center console boats are their versatility. These boats are extremely flexible in the ways one uses them. The center console boats can be excellent for fishing while at the same time; their performance is not compromised while sailing on the rough and powerful seas. These boats also have a very high degree of maneuverability, which means you can steer them well and with ease in both calm lakes and in turbulent waters.
All these features make a center console boat a best choice for fishing, tubing, diving and even skiing. The centrally placed console adds to the benefits of a more movable space between the bow and stern of the boat. The flexibility of use has a very powerful advantage in case of center console powerboats.
If you plan to go on a fishing trip, then the center console boat has ample space for your rod holders and outriggers. You can also have small bait well to store in live bait and also an ice storage area so that the catch remains fresh for a longer period of time.
Another good use of the center console boats apart from the above mentioned ones is as a tender for bigger size yachts. So once you own this piece of marvel boat, there is no restriction to what you can do in water with this.
Here are some important facts on Center Console Boats:
1. Range: 12 – 32 feet
2. Seating Capacity: 5 – 8 people
3. Price Range: $6500 - $100,000
4. Power Range – 40 HP – 500 HP
On an average, you can get a reasonably good featured center console board for a price of $20,000. The center console boats also come with a wide range of engines. These boats also come with propulsion type. The center console boats also come with jet drive or stern drive.
