Center Console Boats For Sale

With a center console boat, you can reach every side of the boat, making it very useful for fishing. And when you're the pilot, you'll appreciate the balance and visibility of being in the center.

Centre console boats are a popular leisure craft breed–for a good reason. They handle well in choppy seas and offer a good assortment of practical features for the active seafarer. They boast an attractive and sporty look, but like any boat, the benefits come with tradeoffs.

Check out our center console boats at our dealerships near Austin, San Antonio, Denton, Dallas, and Fort Worth, TX!

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Center Console Boats

Versatile and distinct in design, center console boats can accommodate all kinds of water activities! Visit Fish and Ski Marine in Sanger, TX, and allow our friendly staff to give you a tour of how these unique boats are laid out. After you see one in person, you'll understand how a center console boat can add a lot of fun to your next fishing or water adventure!

What Is a Center Console Boat?

WControl center of a Bayliner Element F16 center console boatith your typical boat, the controls can be found at the bow. This isn't the case with a center console boat. As the name suggests, all the controls can be found at the boat's center instead. This open layout allows a more convenient path when walking around the boat!





 

Benefits of Center Console Boats

Family fishing off a Bayliner Element F18 center console boat In addition to having more space to maneuver around, another perk of a center console is the improved balance. It is far easier to balance in these boats than in other choices. With all the controls situated in the middle of the boat, it's super simple to distribute the weight by staying where the controls are. This makes it the optimal boat choice for solo, serene fishing trips out on the water. This is not to say that center console boats don't fit more than one person. With a group, the solution is to stand spaced out in order to maintain the boat's balance!

Furthermore, center console boats can come with or without a top over the center console. Typically, most of these boats have a top over the center to keep the controls protected from the damage of weather. However, for the fishing enthusiasts out there who want more room to cast their line, there are also models that can be found that don't come equipped with this feature.

Center Console Boat Sizes

Two people riding a Sportsman Masters 227 center console boatThe size of center console boats ranges from 13' to 53'. This is where you want to think about how you intend to use your boat before making a purchase!

If you fish in smooth, freshwater regions, smaller boats will be much easier to handle, and thus you should look at the smaller range of center console boats. However, if you prefer fishing in rougher waters, you'll definitely want to look into the larger and sturdier choices.


  Center console boats offer good speed and maneuverability, making them attractive to anglers who also want to indulge in the occasional bit of waterskiing and scuba diving.
However, they are primarily fishing boats, and that’s where they excel. If you are more interested in comfortable cruising with friends and family or taking night-time expeditions, you may want to keep your options open.

With so many options and benefits, it's no surprise that center console boats are popular for fishing and other water activities! Swing by Fish and Ski Marine near Austin, San Antonio, Dallas, and Fort Worth, TX to browse our selection of center console boats for sale at the most affordable prices!
Advertised pricing excludes applicable taxes, freight, title and licensing fees which are subject to change without notice. Pricing may exclude any added parts, accessories or installation unless otherwise noted. Sale prices include all applicable offers. Not all options listed available on pre-owned models. Contact dealer for details.