| The center console fishing boats consist of a | | | | breezy weather conditions. |
| spacious open deck area with a central control | | | | Boston Whaler, Fisher, Tahoe, and Wellcraft all |
| station that offers all-round fishability with the | | | | manufacturer a series of high-quality center |
| option to cast from almost any position on deck, | | | | consoles that offer outstanding fishing options, |
| and are a popular choice with the offshore | | | | with plentiful storage space to conceal the fishing |
| anglers. These fishing boats can range in length | | | | gear, and offers excellent maneuverability and |
| from 15' to 35' and in most cases are trailerable. | | | | performance to suit the angling activities. |
| Center consoles are available in a choice of hull | | | | Also, for the do-it-yourself enthusiast boat plans |
| configurations, such as deep-v, modified-V or | | | | and kits are available to self-build a series of |
| cathedral bottom and constructed in either | | | | sturdy center consoles, such as a 23' Key West |
| aluminum or fiberglass. To accommodate the | | | | sport fisherman to offer a spacious deck area for |
| needs of the angler these boats come equipped | | | | a gang of anglers to fish in comfort or a simple |
| with a generous casting platform, a lighted bait | | | | 16' Power Dory that's built in stitch and glue to |
| well to keep the bait alive longer, a ice cooler to | | | | give the easiest of construction methods. |
| keep the fish, and mounted rod holders. With a | | | | Center console fishing boats are easy-to-trailer, |
| capacity to hold a maximum of 4 to 8 | | | | operate on a single outboard engine, and often |
| passengers onboard, and due to the open deck, | | | | equally suited to inshore shallow waters as well as |
| offers little in terms of protection in wet or | | | | the more challenging offshore conditions. |