Top Center Console Boat Brands
The Top Center Console boats for serious fishing
When looking for a top center console boat, you want to have the best that is available. While there are a number of boats which are on the water, some of them are good and some are not so good. Depending upon the HP, size, and the amenities that you wish to have on your top center console boat, will determine the money that you spend, of course, but knowing where to look before you start to narrow down the potential brands is crucial as well. Here are some of the best top center console brands.
The Boston Whaler 210 Montauk is an angler boat measuring 21’4”. The length makes the boat adequate for the offshore but also allows for inshore fishing as well. This is just one of the boats which is offered by Boston Whaler within this category. Another is the 37 Outrage. Generally, boats from Boston Whaler under 24 ft are in the $40,000+ range brand new. Larger boats by Boston Whalers can be acquired for under 100k in some instances. Motors for the top center console boats from Boston Whaler are 150hp Mercury four-stroke engines, though there may be some upgrades or other motors such as a Suzuki or a Yamaha.
Intrepid center console boats are known for the hard T-Top design as well as the wrap around hard dash. The boats such as the Intrepid 375CC tend to have a longer bow than some of the other boats in the same category. Specific to the Intrepid 375 top center console boat brand is a reverse transom and wide chines. Intrepid center consoles may have the option of a step down to the console to give the captain a bit more head room. Cost for an Intrepid 37 center console runs around $300,00+.
Those who are seeking a wider boat may wish to look at the Invincible Top Center Console boat brand. The tops of this brand tend to be rather wide when comparing them to other boats. Looking at the Invincible 42 for example will show that there is a walkaround design to the boat, but that the overhead for the center console is able to house a full antenna, rocket reels, as well as provide shade for the captain the for the front console seat passenger. Invincible are designed with a Vee Ventilated tunnel making them one of the faster Top center console boat brands on the market. Price for a Invincible 42 starts around $340,000.
Perhaps the leader in dual functionality boat options, the Hydra Sport brand offers the angler the option of having a large T-top design for fishing or a boat for recreational use. The fold down transom seating as well as their unique two step swimming doors allow for the boat to quickly convert into a leisure craft. Hardtops on the Hydra Sport vessels are generally equipped with 4 or more rocket rod holders. Depending on the type of vessel you choose, there may be the option to integrate a surround sound system into the top as well. Hydra Sport top center console boats are the dominant model for this company. Boats include the 4200 Siesta, the 3900 Speciale, 3400 CC, 5300 Suenos, and more. Boats range in price from 400k+ for the larger models.
Century Boat
Those who are seeking to spend a bit less but still wish to have a top center console boat brand may want to look at the Century boats. Century has a vast selection of anger boats with multi-functional helms. Unlike the larger boats, the tops do tend to lean to the canvas side, though the frame is metal as is the standard in such boats. Century boats run around 23 to 28 feet with models reflecting the boat’s length such as the Century 2300 and the Century 2600. Boats offered by century run from 75k+ depending upon the year and features desired.
A difference of use
Please note that the top center console brands have different functionalities. Hydra Sport, for example is more equipped for deeper water and for offshore fishing. On the other hand the smaller boats such as the Century 2300 are more apt for inshore fishing. When looking at top center console brands, first determine the best boats for your location (use our pages if you need to), and then determine the size and features which are important to you.
Find out more about top center console manufacturers
Should you find a brand of top center console vessels and wish to know more about the manufacturer before committing to the purchase, please explore our manufacturer pages. On these pages you will find information about the type of boats, where the boats are best used, as well as some of the models produced by the brand. Further information about specific models can be found on the boat review page.
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