Here are a few of the midsize center consoles being offered this year
Eastern 248
A simple Down East-style center console with a sweeping sheer, fine entry and an efficient hull.
• LOA: 24 feet
• BEAM: 8 feet, 6 inches
• DRAFT: 1 foot, 3 inches
• POWER:Yamaha F150
• SPEED: 40 mph top, 26 mph cruise
• PRICE: $57,875
• CONTACT: Eastern Boats, (603) 652-9213.
Regulator 25
A high-end deep-vee offshore fishing and cruising boat that replaces the legendary 26 center console.
• LOA: 25 feet, 2 inches
• BEAM: 8 feet, 10 inches
• DRAFT: 2 feet
• POWER: twin Yamaha F200s
• SPEED: 51 mph top, 31 mph cruise
• PRICE: $130,395
• CONTACT: Regulator Marine, (252) 482-3837.
Scout 275 LXF
Loads of innovative features, comfortable seating and a patented deep-vee hull.
•LOA: 27 feet, 6 inches
• BEAM: 9 feet
• DRAFT: 1 foot, 4 inches
• POWER: twin Yamaha F200s
• SPEED: 54 mph top, 29 mph cruise
• PRICE: $151,286
• CONTACT: Scout Boats, (843) 821-0068.
Sea Born FX25
A crossover center console that excels inshore with its shallow draft and offshore with its large cockpit for fishing.
•LOA: 24 feet, 11 inches
• BEAM: 8 feet, 9 inches
• DRAFT: 11 inches
• POWER: Yamaha F300
• SPEED: 60-plus mph top, 30 mph cruise
• PRICE: $61,953
• CONTACT: Composite Research, (912) 449-0033.
Pathfinder 2600 HPS
A versatile bay boat with a stepped hull, large casting decks and offshore fishing equipment.
•LOA: 26 feet, 2 inches
• BEAM: 8 feet, 10 inches
• DRAFT: 1 foot, 3 inches
• POWER: Yamaha F300
• SPEED: 59.4 mph top, 29.3 mph cruise
• PRICE: $78,472
• CONTACT: Pathfinder Boat Co., (772) 465-0631.
Southport 29 FE
With a new deck design, this high-end center console aims to please the family and the fisherman.
• LOA: 28 feet, 6 inches
• BEAM: 10 feet, 6 inches
• DRAFT: 1 foot, 9 inches
• POWER: twin Yamaha F300s
• SPEED: 52.5 mph top, 36 mph cruise
• PRICE: $215,000
• CONTACT: Southport Boats, (866) 796-4874.
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