Best Center Console Boats Under 30 Feet

The best Center consoles for the average sized family

Center console boats are offered in an array of sizes, ranging from the smaller solution to the bay or skiff (being that under 20 feet) to the extremely large center console yacht. And while both of these sizes have advantages and disadvantages, one may find that the 20 to 30’ center consoles offer the functionality they require. Reasonably priced, packed full of customizable options, and small enough to tow with the properly equipped boat trailer, here are the best center console boats between 20 and 30 feet.

SeaHunt 27 GF

SeaHunt is one of the more popular brands of Center Consoles, known for the features and the durability that they provide. The SeaHunt 27 GF, or Gamefisher, is no exception to the brand’s standards. With the traditional Deep Vee Design, the ribbed hull, light blue accent (standard) coloring, and the flat bow, the SeaHunt 27 gives the avid angler all the necessities for offshore fishing.

The SeaHunt 27 GF hardtop is equipped with rocket rod holders and can be fitted with an overhead Yeti Cooler. Seating on the vessel is primarily focused to the stern, though you do have forward facing seats off the console, and the bow is doubles as a small casting deck. The Seahunt 27 GF is an outboard Center Console boat able to navigate smoothly when equipped with dual 300 HP Yamaha engines.

Nautic Star 26 Legacy

If you are looking for a reasonably priced boat which can comfortably passenger 6 adults, then the Nautic Star 26 Legacy may be for you. This 26’ center console boat is oriented to family comfort and fun. NauticStar has equipped the boat with plush seating, flip-out backrests, 3 insulated fishing boxes, a bathroom with SeaDeck flooring, sink, and mirror. Standard in the Nautic Star 26 Legacy are twin Yamaha engines.

The new features of the 2018 Nautic Star 26 legacy include lighted stainless-steel pushbutton switch panels, infinity speakers and satellite radio capabilities, upgraded LED Courtesy lights, stainless steel latches (over the older rubber latches used in previous models), roller catches, oversized bow and stern eyes, and compression latches on all floor hatches.

Cobia 301 CC

The 2018 Cobia 301CC is slightly larger than the prior 296 CC offered by the brand. Those who do not know, the 286 CC was the top-selling 30-footer in the country. As such, one can expect the Cobia 301 CC to have the same level of success.

Carrying over all the major features of its predecessor, but also building upon the technology and intuitive engineering and aesthetics which have come into play in the past year, the Cobia 301 CC offers such features as the inward opening side door, additional tackle areas, freshwater sink and rigging station, and added headspace. New to the Cobia 301 CC is a re-designed and optimized console, intended to maximize performance with a sleek and streamlined layout.

Parker 28

Parker CC boats have added several new features to the 2018 model. Some of the optional features on the Parker 28 are the new freshwater shower in the console the new fiberglass hard top with electronics box, forward integrated LED Spreader, LED Spreader Aft, Speaker Pods Aft, Courtesy Lighting, Powder Coated frame, and A mast light, and a new fiberglass hard-top underside color that matches your desired hull side color.

Powering the Parker 28 CC are Yamaha engines. Buyers have the option of the twin F250 UCS or the Twin F300 UCA engines. Parker Center Console boats are designed for angler purposes with a high gunwale on the bow as well as several angler features found throughout the craft. The hull is a Deep Vee design with a distinctive boxed transom.

SeaHunter 28 Floridian

The SeaHunter 28 Floridian has a hybrid design to make it useful for inshore and offshore use. Additionally, because the boat is under the 30’ mark, measuring 28’ 5” with a 9’8” beam, it is easily transported from fresh to salt water. Sea Hunter specifically designed the 28 Floridian Center console to be an all-purpose vessel, meaning that all of the fundamental features that you would need for fishing are included with the vessel, but there are also the features one would expect for cruising as well.

Some of the standard features of the SeaHunter 28 include a 230-gallon fuel tank, 3 large livewells, and a max of 700 hp.

Contender 24 Sport

The Contender 24 sport is ideal for those who need to have an inshore vessel, or those who wish to use the boat for a single-day offshore adventure. Powered by a single outboard, Yamaha engine, the boat has enough power to get where you need to go. Of course, the contender boats specialize in custom rigging and packages and so you are very apt to find custom features. That being stated, the homestead is close to Key Largo, and so the boats are optimized for use in such waters.

Finding the Best 20-30 Foot Center Console Boat

To find the best center console boat for your needs, it is recommended that you ask yourself what the primary use will be. Once you have this, then determine the type of vessel suited to your location. Vessel Vendor suggests that you use our location pages, our boat review page, and the other articles on our site to help you with your purchasing decision.

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