Boat Reviews

Introduced for the 2015 model year, Grady-White’s new 191 CE Coastal Explorer is the second in a growing family of hybrid boats that perform a multitude of family functions in coastal waterways.

Introduced for the 2016 model year as the new queen of the fleet, NauticStar’s 28XS Offshore center console deserves a closer look for offshore fans looking for a roomy and fuel-efficient ride.

Just launched last season, Sportsman Boats is the new kid at the marina for coastal center console sportfishers, but it’s the product of proud parents who have many years of boatbuilding experience.

The Striper Walkaround family includes a quartet of siblings (2101, 2301, 2601 and 2901), with each featuring the flexibility of either outboard or I/O powerplants. In the case of the 2601WA, the cockpit and cabin layouts are similar, with the exception of an engine box set on the centerline of the transom on the I/O version.

Let’s face it, not everyone is cut out for kayak fishing or has the means to buy a bass boat or small center console. Enter Sea Eagle and their mean, green fishing machine officially known as the "New" 285fpb Frameless Pontoon Boat. This ultra-portable boat weighs just 42 pounds, fits in a car trunk and can be ready to fish in just five minutes.

With impressive speed and a hull design that can slice and dice a seaway, Southport’s 27CC resembles one of the ocean’s top predators.

First introduced back in the 2006 season, Regulator’s 29 FS Center Console has evolved into one of the industry’s finest under 30-foot bluewater center consoles.

Cobia’s 217 CC represents the next step in this builder’s lineup transformation.

Grady-White’s new Freedom 285 Dual Console appeals to fishing families that also enjoy water sports.
 

Scout’s new 225 XSF offers Fisherman readers a unique 22-foot trailerable sportfisher.

Robalo’s R180 CC offers big boat fishing and comfort features in a very manageable package.

Time-proven as Cobia’s flagship center console, the 296 CC is currently one of the best deals out there for a seaworthy 30-footer in a crowded marketplace.

Hobie’s Mirage Pro Angler 12 is an impressive new entry in the kayak fishing market.

Sea Hunt is America’s fastest growing fiberglass fishing boat lineup, with a selection of center consoles, dual consoles, walkarounds, offshore and bay boats from 17 to 29 feet.

The new Scout 195SF Center Console is a trailerable sportfisher with plenty of possibilities.

EdgeWater’s new 280CX Crossover is a step up the evolutionary ladder for the continuously morphing dual console design.