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10 Best Catamarans for 2023

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Catamarans have taken the boating world by storm, becoming the fastest-growing segment, with both sail and power cats dominating the market. Some of the best catamarans have been launched in the past 12 months! Let us introduce you to five power catamarans and five sail multihulls, and then let us get you on the water with one! Here are the ten best catamarans for 2023 :

• World Cat 260 CCX 
• Four Winns TH36 
• Leopard 40 PC 
• Aquila 42 PC 
• HammerCat 45 
• Fountaine Pajot Tanna 47 
• Bali 4.4 

Balance 442

• Minicat 310 

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Power Catamarans:

World cat 260 ccx.

Image Source: https://worldcat.com/models/260cc-x/

The sixth model in the builder’s center console line , the World Cat 260 CCX , is compact but packed with features, including a wraparound U-lounge for relaxing or casting, a 30-gallon live well, a 120-quart insulated fish box and twin 200-hp outboards that draw on 180 gallons of fuel. This is a small but serious fishing machine.

Four Winns TH36

image source: https://www.fourwinns.com/new-era

The new Four Winns TH36 is the first outboard-powered catamaran introduced by the builder. The dual console design has a walkthrough windshield and room for 15 or more guests. Power is provided by twin 300-hp outboards upgradeable to 350s, making this runabout speedy and fun.

Leopard 40 PC

Joining her 46- and 53-foot siblings, the new Leopard 40 PC is a couple’s cruiser with many of the same features as the two larger models but on a much smaller (and for some, more approachable) platform. Engine packages range from 250 hp to 370 hp, and a top speed of 20 knots is expected.

Aquila 42 PC

Image Source: https://www.aquilaboats.com/news/42-yacht

The new 42 falls in the middle of the Aquila range and offers two staterooms, multiple sunbeds, a utility cabin , and numerous layout configuration options. She has engines from Volvo Penta and a spacious flybridge with steps that lead directly down to the foredeck for easy maneuvering.

HammerCat 45

Image Source: https://www.multihulls-world.com/news-catamaran-trimaran/hammercat-45-an-almost-unlimited-program

The new HammerCat 45 is versatile and can work as a sportfish platform, a dive boat, a day cruiser, or a superyacht tender. This center console has a hardtop and a Carolina bow and is built in epoxy and carbon fiber to keep weight down and performance up. Expect a 55- knot top end and a 30-knot cruise depending on the engine package selected. 

Sailing Catamarans:

Fountaine pajot tanna 47.

Image Source: https://www.catamarans-fountaine-pajot.com/en/sailing-catamarans/catamaran-tanna-47/

This French-built sailing cruiser has space in spades. The new FP Tanna 47 is based on (and shares a hull design with) her predecessor, the Saona 47, but clever tweaks have made this a whole new boat. The cabin house and deck have been revamped, the flybridge is 40% larger, the salon/ galley has gained storage options, and the helm is more ergonomic than before.

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Bali has captured the hearts of sailors who love lots of living space, large household-style appliances, and simplicity. Bali cats are unique for their combination salon/ cockpit layout, and the 4.4 joins her siblings in this groundbreaking design. With the touch of a button, a “garage door” lifts, connecting the indoors with the outdoors with minimum redundancy in living arrangements.

Image Source: https://balancecatamarans.com/balance-442/

Fast and packed with proven cruising features, the Balance 442 is the little sister to last year’s 482. Perfectly sized for couples, this boat was designed for distance cruisers by distance cruisers. There’s even an option for a large solar array to make living at anchor easy and just about carbon neutral.

Image Source: https://www.cata-lagoon.com/en/55

French catamaran builder, Lagoon, has introduced a new VPLP-designed cruising cat that you can test in charter soon. The Lagoon 55 slots just above the newly introduced 51and are offered as a large and comfortable flybridge model with up to six cabins to accommodate an overnight crowd. 

Minicat 310

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Not all cats are of the large, expensive fiberglass variety. An affordable multihull can be had in Europe’s Minicat 310 Sport, an inflatable beach cat weighing only 77 pounds and packing down into a single bag. This cat has sophisticated big boat features like roller furling, a fully battened mainsail, keels, and an attachment for a small outboard.

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These models, representing some of the best catamaran brands on the market today, are pretty new, so there aren’t many out there yet, but if you get a chance to step aboard one, you won’t be disappointed. One way to potentially test one is via a peer-to-peer boat-sharing service like Boatsetter that pairs owners, who can offset boat ownership costs, with charters, who can enjoy luxury boats without the long-term commitment. 

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At Sea Cat Boats, we take pride in everything we produce. Our build team has over 100 years experience in building high performance offshore racing boats that offer a multitude of dynamic features.

Welcome to the world of Sea Cat Boats, where our commitment to excellence and innovation meets the boundless blue horizon. Our journey is one defined by a profound passion for the sea, a dedication to mastering the art of boat building, and a timeless promise to uphold the principles of meticulous attention to detail, peerless craftsmanship, and unwavering customer satisfaction.

Nestled in an industry perpetually shaped by change, Sea Cat Boats remains resolute in the face of evolution. In a ceaseless quest for progress, we invest fervently in state-of-the-art technology and extensive research to always maintain a pole position in the maritime domain. Our devotion to pioneering solutions and delivering top-tier quality is the bedrock of our enduring success, ensuring the ultimate fishing adventure.

We have taken the best qualities of a bay boat, the best qualities of a catamaran and combined the two for a unique hybrid.

All Sea Cat boats are constructed with the use of AFTEC™ engineering and design with airflow technology, a purposeful design that utilizes the interplay of air and water to produce a ride quality that is unparalleled in seaworthiness and comfort. As air flows between the two sponsons of the moving boat, it is directed under the boat and enters the water at strategic locations that optimize lift and cushions the boat. The result is a phenomenally stable ride that remains smooth & dry despite unfavorable conditions. The only way to appreciate the difference provided by the AFTEC™ design is to ride in a new Sea Cat Boat.

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Sea Cat 260 Hybrid Bay Catamaran Boat Review

Sea Cat 260 Hybrid Bay Catamaran

The Sea Cat 260 Hybrid Bay offers top speeds of 65-MPH with the 600-HP power option seen here but twin 140’s still pushes her along nicely.

The nature of a Catamaran deck cap offers additional square footage to move around on deck forward.

The ability to add a trolling motor to this 26-footer aids your fishing capabilities greatly.

From rod lockers to insulated fish holds to dry storage, this deck style offers all of it.

Black powder coating and gelcoat on the hardtop underside aid in glare removal on bright sunny days.

This deflector style wind screen frames in a pair of MFD units nicely at the helm face.

The trim work and upholstery on this tandem seat helm station is plush and extremely comfortable.

At the rear of the helm station is a super clean rigging station with tackle storage and a slide track cooler system.

The 260 Hybrid Bay provides plenty of comfortable seating as well during a break from the fishing.

More below deck space flanks each side of the console for fish or gear storage.

You will not find a cleaner more carefully laid out wiring scheme than this and a comprehensive diagram and index identifies each wire separately.

Flip the seat down and a casting deck opens up with matching 25-gallon pressurized live wells on either end.

Bilge systems access is available to port and starboard in the cockpit.

A comfortable riding spot appears by deploying this wide and deep convertible bench at the rear casting deck.

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Best Catamaran Fishing Boat Brands

20th oct 2023 by lenny rudow.

Choosing the best catamaran fishing boats is no easy task, because in this day and age, you have plenty to choose from. This wasn’t always the case, but in recent years more and more power catamaran fishing boats have been hitting the market. The reasons are simple: Whether you’re looking at an offshore fishing catamaran, inshore catamaran fishing boats, or small catamaran fishing boats, foot-for-foot they tend to run smoother and more efficiently than their monohull brethren. While all the types of fishing boats are different and each has its own advantages and drawbacks, as a general rule, if you want to get to the fish fast in rough seas, nothing is better than a powercat for the job.

It’s tough to try to sort through various builders and nail down the best fishing boat brands , and the increase in the number of catamaran fishing boat manufacturers means choosing the top picks in this genre is as tough as any other. So, which brands are best? Here are our top picks in some of the most important categories and why we think they make the grade.

Best Catamaran Center Console Boat Brands

This will be a very short section, because virtually all of the catamaran sport fishing boats being built today are center consoles. Yes, some manufacturers offer pilothouse models or cuddy cabins, but those that don’t offer a lineup consisting mostly of center consoles are few and far between. So, keep on reading—the manufacturers we call out as tops for the more specific categories below all fall into the category of best catamaran center console boat brands, as well.

Best Offshore Fishing Catamaran Brands

Offshore boats need to meet some prerequisites: they have to be large and competent enough to run dozens of miles from shore, have the fuel capacity for cruising hours on end, and of course they need all the fishing accouterments to handle big game pelagics like tunas and billfish. 

In many ways, Freeman is partially responsible for the current wave of cat popularity, because their 34- to 47-foot fleet was quickly adopted by a number of offshore fishing guides after they splashed their first model in 2007. Their boats are known for hat-stripping performance, often cruising comfortably at 50 mph or more, even in a head sea, with top-end speeds sometimes exceeding 70 mph. Tremendous fuel capacity and utterly massive fishboxes are some other traits the Freemans are famous for.

Invincible Boats offers a lineup including both monohulls and power catamarans, with center console cats ranging from 33 to 46 feet plus a 46-foot pilothouse model. These boats post spectacular speeds with cruising in the 50 mph range and often they can break 70 mph at top-end, thanks to semi-asymmetrical hulls with near-vertical inside walls. Invincible is also known for its advanced and customizable livewell systems. On the 46, for example, the boat can be rigged with up to four livewells up to 70 gallons each, fed by a sea chest system with as many as six pumps. 

When judged by the number of hulls built, World Cat is one of the biggest powercat manufacturers in existence, and the company has a lineup that starts small but includes five models from 26 to 40 feet that are up to the task of offshore fishing. They have all the basic fishing features, plenty of range, and comparatively good performance, but what they’re known for when matched up against the competition is a healthy dose of family-friendly features. Unlike some angling-dedicated offshore fishing catamaran models, the World Cats feature lots of comfy seating, roomy head console compartments, freshwater showers, stereo systems, and similar touches that can take the edge off a long day of fishing.

Best Inshore Fishing Catamaran Boat Brands

Inshore anglers can be just as demanding as the offshore crowd, and when the weather is right many of them will head into the open ocean as well. So, the main defining factor separating offshore fishing catamaran boats from inshore catamaran fishing boats is simply size. And often, the line between the two gets blurred. As a result, you’ll see some newcomers here, but some of the best catamaran fishing boat brands we’ve already talked about could easily pull a repeat performance.

Caymas is a newcomer to the catamaran world, having built only monohulls up to the 2023 model year. Their new 34, however, is an impressive boat which has offshore abilities and will also make an excellent inshore fishing machine. It rides on a set of twin-stepped hulls with 18/22-degree deadrise surfaces at the transom and 50/55-degree entries at the bow, features a Hooker sea chest livewell system with 70 gallons standard and an additional 50 gallons optional, and plenty of high-end perks like lighted stowage compartments, a JL Marine audio system, and USB ports at the helm.

Photo credit: Caymas Boats

Tideline is a small, semi-custom builder in North Carolina, and their boats can be difficult to find on the market, but we need to mention them here because they build a 24-footer that’s well known as one of the finest inshore hybrid fishing cats around. With twin 200-hp outboards, it boasts 50-plus-mph performance, has an utterly massive forward casting deck for slinging lures to gamefish like reds and specks, and hull draft is a mere 14 inches so it can sneak into the shallows where few anglers tread. 

Photo credit: Tideline Boats

Twin Vee does make some large models intended for offshore use but their 24- to 28-foot center console models are perfect for inshore angling. Better yet for many family fishermen who want a multipurpose platform, they also offer a pair of dual console 24-foot models. Twin Vees have a “compression tunnel” that packs air between the two hulls and compresses it as the boat moves forward, creating a cushion of sorts that makes for an unusually soft ride in choppy seas.

Photo credit: Twin Vee

World Cat is back as we discuss the inshore scene, thanks to models like their 235CC and 260 and 280CC-X. The 235CC is designed like a bay boat, with large fore and aft casting decks, while the 260CC-X features a very unusual drop-down transom design, with the livewell and fishbox shifted into widened aft gunwales. Like other World Cats, these boats have plenty of comfort features to go along with the angling perks.

Photo credit: World Cat

Best Small Catamaran Fishing Boat Brands

“Small” is a relative term, and while 20- to 24-footers may seem like small catamaran fishing boats to some folks, they seem mighty big to others. However, the distinction is more or less moot because in the current marketplace, no major production builders drop down below 22 feet, seven inches of LOA (the World Cat 235CC). If you want a cat under this size, you can look for a custom builder or search the used boat market. Twin Vee made plenty of 19- to 22-foot boats in years past, Tideline made a 19, and when they were in operation, catamaran boat brands like Leader and Nautico made a number of powercats between 14 and 21 feet.

Choosing the Best Catamaran Brand For You

Are there some powercat brands out there that build a great boat, but we haven’t mentioned? Absolutely. Arrow Cat builds a pair of interesting cabin boats that aren’t 100-percent fishing machines, but do have semi-fishy cockpits that would work just fine for plenty of people. C Dory makes a 25-footer that falls into the same category. And Aquila , which traditionally built large cruising boats, has recently introduced a 28-foot center console billed as a fishing boat. Any of these, or others, could be the “best” brand for you, depending on your personal needs and tastes. But the power catamaran fishing boat manufacturers we’ve called out here are all arguably at the top of the heap—nd if you take one for a sea trial, we’re betting you’ll agree.

Written By: Lenny Rudow

With over three decades of experience in marine journalism, Lenny Rudow has contributed to dozens of boating and fishing publications and websites. Rudow lives in Annapolis, Maryland, and is currently Angler in Chief at Rudow’s FishTalk ; he is a past president of Boating Writers International (BWI), a graduate of the Westlawn School of Yacht Design, and has won numerous BWI and OWAA writing awards.

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Ranking the Best Bay Boats of 2024

Scout 251 XSS

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Bay boats and flat-bottomed boats all have the same mission – to take you to hard-to-reach fishing areas that have shallow waters. But, unlike flatboats, bays can’t be propelled by oars or poles if you want a super-stealthy approach.

Plus, they’re usually much larger and have a deeper V in their hulls, which allows them to navigate the open waters of the ocean in the appropriate conditions.

A bay boat is essentially a hybrid – a cross between a shallow-draft and a deep-draft vessel. It can cruise through (relatively) shallow waters, and the stability to withstand deeper areas with choppier waters.

Some are even designed for water sports, like skiing and tubing.

So, what are the best bay boats, and how do you choose the best one? Here’s everything you need to know.

If you’re looking for a high-performance forward-seating bay boat that’s capable of handling both inshore and offshore water, then you’ll like what the Scout 251 XSS brings to the table.

Its prominent bow, hull design, and 13-inch draft make it perfect for backwater fishing, as well as cutting through choppy offshore waves without getting you wet in the process.

Standard features of the XSS include a high-performance leaning post that comes equipped with rod holders, lockable rod storage, an anchor locker, trim tabs, and a transom ladder. It truly is the best bay boat we’ve come across so far.

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● Fully customizable ● Comes with loads of fishing accessories ● Offers unmatched stability in choppier waters

● Slightly pricey

If you’re looking for a vessel that delivers exceptional value for money on all fronts, the Contender 25 Bay is a great option to consider, particularly if you love offshore fishing in calm water conditions or cruising about inshore.

It comes with plenty of rod holders, trolling motors, electric reel outlets, and Livewell plumbing. It is also pretty spacious, which is great for the days you want to entertain. Compared to other bay boats in its category, 25 Bay is a true outlier.

● Perfect for fishing and entertaining ● Feature-rich and fully customizable ● Offers great value for the money

● Not ideal for choppier waters

2020 2350 Bay (Best Bay Boat for Family)

Modern-day boat manufacturers work hard to cram as much multipurpose utility as they can into a single vessel. The new 2020 2350 Bay from Ranger Boats is the perfect example of this.

You’ll find angler-savvy features on it, as well as family-friendly specs for those weekends where you want to spend a bit of quality time with the wife and kids. The removable bow cushions, the forward lounge seats, and the wraparound rear seat are a nice touch for an afternoon out in the sun.

Standard features of the 2350 Bay include LED navigation lights, a stereo speaker system, cup holders, gunnel rod holders, fish boxes with overboard drains, a built-in cooler, rod storage, and an optional porta-potty.

● Family-friendly ● Ideal for fishing ● Fully customizable

● May require a high level of maintenance

Parker 2600 SH (Best Bay Boat for Offshore)

The Parker 2600 SH is a bay boat that excels offshore. This hybrid vessel is designed with enough beam and gunwale height to give it a remarkable amount of stability when venturing offshore.

Standard features include broad fore and aft fishing platforms, digital electronic controls, an insulated fish box, navigation lights, a trolling motor receptacle, cup holders, tackle storage, centerline storage, storage box, and lots more.

● Provides unmatched safety when venturing offshore ● Comes with plenty of storage ● Several fishing-savvy features included

● Pricier than most boats in its category

Grady White 251 Coastal Explorer (Best Bay Boat for Shallow Water)

The Grady White 251 Coastal Explorer boasts an aft cockpit depth of 20 inches, which is considerably more than what you would expect from traditional bay boats. It also has casting platforms on the fore and aft that convert to seating if required.

But the most outstanding feature of the 251 CE has to be its ability to float on a measly 14 inches of water, which is pretty impressive if you think about it. Standard features include a deluxe lean bar, 15-gallon Livewell, built-in rod storage, and low gunnels that allow for easy access to the water.

● Can cruise through 14 inches of water ● Has plenty of fishing-friendly features ● Has several family-friendly features

● Poor fuel mileage compared to that of other lighter boats

Regulator 26XO (Best Bay Boat for Beginners)

If you’re new to the boating world and are looking for a great starter bay boat, the Regulator 26XO is an excellent choice for beginners. It is designed to give you easy access to skinny waters, bays, and lakes, and the ability to head out offshore anytime you need to.

It has ample seating space and storage, making it ideal for family use as well, which is perfect if you don’t intend to spend all your time angling. Standard features of the 26XO include a Minn Kota trolling motor, Yamaha engine, cup holders, portable marine toilet, a marine stereo system, and lots more. It is the perfect bay craft to ease you into boating.

● Versatile ● A great option for beginners ● Fully customizable

● High maintenance required

Everglades 253 CC Bay Boat (Best Bay Boat for Freshwater)

The Everglades 253 CC Bay Boat is not only optimized for offshore use but is also perfect for inshore freshwater lakes. We particularly like its expansive aft deck that provides enough room to allow you to easily cast in inshore freshwaters.

Standard features include a premier audio package that comes with a JL amplifier, subwoofer, and speakers, rod holders, ample storage for life jackets and fishing gear, USB charging ports, bow seating, stern seats with foldable backrests, forward-console seating, drink holders, and lots more.

● Perfect for inshore freshwater use ● Multipurpose ● High-quality construction

● May be too small for entertaining

For the hardcore anglers out there, the Scout 231 XS was designed with you in mind. It is no doubt the best performing bay boat model in its class.

Thanks to its stepped hull, coupled with the raw power of the 300 hp Mercury engine, the XS effortlessly achieves speeds in the mid-60 range to get you to fishing sites quickly and efficiently.

Standard features of this particular vessel include a 26-gallon cockpit baitwell, 11-gallon bow baitwell, and a 26-gallon release well. It also has a 6-gallon freshwater tank. It was made for the avid fisherman.

● Perfect for fishing in both inshore and offshore water ● Has a large passenger capacity ● Intuitive dashboard control

● May not be ideal for entertaining

2020 Robalo 206 Cayman

Bay boats don’t exactly come cheap, with some models going for $120,000 and up. Nonetheless, it is possible to get a shiny new boat for under $40,000. You just need to know where to look.

The 2020 Robalo 206 Cayman , for instance, retails for around $38,000 – trailer included. It has ample seating and is designed for both fishing and family outings.

The interior looks sleek and comes outfitted with a 15-gallon Livewell both at the fore and aft decks, removable bow cushions, aft jump seats, drink holders, grab rails, rod holders, an insulated fish box with an overboard drain, LED courtesy lights, and lots more.

● Sleek design ● Affordable price point ● Feature-rich and fully customizable

● Livewell capacity could be bigger

How to Choose the Best Bay Boats – Buyer’s Guide

Bay boats are arguably the most versatile watercraft in existence. Whether you need a boat for fishing inshore/offshore or for family use, a bay boat checks all the boxes.

Picking the right one is, therefore, one of the most important decisions you’ll face. We’ve outlined the most important factors to consider when choosing the best bay boats.

Purpose of the Boat

First, you need to be clear on what you intend to use your boat for and pick one whose attributes contribute towards your chosen mission. So, if you plan to use your bay boat for fishing, then pick one whose features center around making your expeditions as efficient as possible.

If, on the other hand, you want a boat that does a bit of everything like fishing and family outings, you want a boat that caters to the individual needs of all the users. Once you determine what you want to use your boat for, you’ll be able to narrow down the type of craft you should get.

Interior Seating Configuration

This is something many people often overlook when deciding the type of bay boat they should get. The interior layout is an important element in the decision-making process.

What matters the most to you? Do you intend to entertain when you’re not using your boat for fishing ? Do you have kids? How many people will you have onboard? Is forward-seating important to you, or would you rather have a roomier cockpit?

The answers to these questions will advise the interior layout of the vessel you get.

Ample storage is equally as important when picking the right boat. If you’re an experienced boater looking to upgrade the vessel you currently have, you probably already know what your storage needs are.

If you’re new and haven’t spent enough time on the water to determine the kind of storage space you need, it’s always a good idea to speak to an expert before you make a purchase.

Nonetheless, regardless of your on-water experience (or lack thereof), you want to pick a vessel that offers dry, protected storage. Find a boat whose storage lockers are foam-insulated and come with a drain overboard. That way, they can double up as fish boxes if the need arises.

Keep in mind that the more dry storage a boat has, the more options you’ll have on how to utilize it.

It’s important to mention at this point that efficient storage for your fishing rods is extremely important when choosing a bay boat.

You want a design that hides away your fishing equipment and gear when they’re not in use, yet handy enough to quickly retrieve them when you sight some fish. The kind of fishing you intend to do will determine how much rod storage you’ll need.

A Livewell is standard in most bay boats. If you come across a vessel without it, well, it’s not even worth your time. What you need to establish, however, is the purpose, capacity, and configuration of the Livewells onboard. You also need to think about what you’ll use them for.

At the very least, you should opt for a boat that has two of them – one fore and one aft. Imagine how inconveniencing it would be to have to walk to the back or the front of the boat to grab fresh bait in the heat of all the action? Having two of them just makes sense.

You want a boat that delivers a smooth and comfortable ride with the maximum fuel range and efficiency possible. A solid ride largely depends on the hull construction and design.

A bay boat with a deeper V-hull is likely to deliver a less bumpy ride compared to one with a shallower draft. As far as the fuel range and efficiency go, those have everything to do with the capacity of the fuel tank and the power of the outboard motor.

Mechanical Considerations

Some of the mechanical considerations you need to keep in mind when choosing a bay boat include checking that it has a provision for anchoring systems for shallow waters and trolling motors .

Ideally, you want a vessel that already has the wiring in place, waterproof connectors attached, and backing plates mounted. This makes installation easy if you ever need to add those components later down the line. Plug-and-play compatibility is important when picking a vessel.

Electronic Considerations

The integration of onboard electronics is a highly customizable feature. Some of the popular installations you can consider adding to deck out your boat include a VHF radio, multifunctional touchscreen displays, stereo systems, mood lighting, and any other desirable feature you can get factory installed.

These are usually available on the manufacturer’s site when you use the “Build-a-Boat” feature. Keep in mind that these fall in the category of “optional extras” and will likely elevate the cost of the boat.

Do the Legwork

When choosing the best bay boats, ensure that the manufacturer in question has a stellar reputation for high quality and excellence. That way, you know that the boat you buy will last you several years to come.

Any of the 9 options detailed in this guide would be a great choice. Do your research, identify the features that matter the most to you, and then take the plunge – pun intended!

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The appeal of the catamaran sailboats in terms of speed , stability, and the ability to embark on long-range cruising has made them hugely popular with today's sailors. But what are the best catamaran sailboats?

Even though catamaran sailboats have become increasingly popular in the last few years, they have a truly rich legacy as one of the most sought after vessels for bluewater cruising.

Thanks to their incredibly wide beams and bigger daft, catamarans have become remarkably favorable for sailors looking to go for long-distance voyages, overnight cruising, and day sailing.

And if space is paramount for you when out there on the water, a catamaran sailboat is the only way to go as they offer extraordinary space to allow you to spend more time on the water with friends and family.

But even with all these amazing features, you're probably still wondering; what are the best catamaran sailboats?

Like their monohull counterparts, choosing the best catamaran sailboat can be quite overwhelming since there are lots of them out there. They come in a wide variety of designs and sizes ranging from small catamarans to huge ones.

The best catamaran sailboats can easily clock 250-mile voyages, offer incredible performance, and have layouts that can be easily optimized for individuals, charter markets, and great accommodation. In essence, the best catamaran sailboats offer respectable performance and offer good load-carrying ability.

That being said, here are some of the best catamaran sailboats that you can get your hands on.

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Even though many multihulls are no longer built in the United States these days, the Manta 42 is a true American-built catamaran that brings good living and good value into one package. Designed cleverly for easy handling, this American built catamaran is a great choice for a liveaboard cruiser for sailors looking to go for long-distance voyages. Thanks to its trademark high bows and an enormously curved incorporated forward crossbeam, this catamaran is easily recognizable even from a distance.

It is designed with a uniquely fixed crossbeam, which is very different from conventional aluminum cross beams that support the tension of the forestay. This fixed crossbeam allows for a little bit of movement thereby helping in absorbing enormous twisting forces of the bows. As such, you have to keep in mind that there may be resultant stress crack particularly in the bow area of the vessel.

All in all, the Manta 42 is a superb offshore cruising catamaran that offers a good sail-area-to-displacement ratio as well as plenty of space and accommodation. The cockpit area is refined, luxurious, and is designed with additional stainless pushpit contraptions to help in holding objects such as wind vanes, dinghies, and solar panels. The boat's quality in terms of performance and stability is the benchmark of what a catamaran should be.

Fountaine Pajot Elba 45

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Recently named the "Boat of the Year" for 2019 by Cruising World Magazine and Sail Magazine, the Elba 45 is the latest model in the incredible line of Fountaine Pajot catamarans. This boat was designed to replace the outgoing Helia 44 and stands to be one of the most popular catamarans with Fountain Pajot having sold over 100 Elba 45 hulls long before even the first one emerged from production.

This French-built cat brings to the fore a well-thought-out, safe, and dependable features with 10% less drag, efficient motoring, top-notch performance, and high speeds. It's also designed with fixed stub keels and slightly aft-raked bows, which are all essential in enhancing windward performance; something that most catamarans struggle with.

To improve on safety, the keels of this amazing catamaran sailboat are glued into a particularly designed recess in the hulls. This is to ensure that there are no keel bolts that can rip out and put the boat in danger if the boat gets grounded or in the event of a collision. The rig is also ICW friendly and is a true representation of a standard catamaran setup.

This is, without a doubt, a modern-looking cruising catamaran that has a low-profile lounging space on its deck, high topsides and bows as well as a more pronounced reverse sheer that's essential in minimizing the bulk of the windows while creating additional and useful volume below. This is a true catamaran that occupies a sweet spot for those looking to sail along the bay or for those adventurous sailors looking to set sail for more ambitious offshore cruising plans.

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With its fine design, straightforward systems, and easy handling, the Leopard 48 has everything it needs to be ranked among the distinguished category of the best catamaran sailboats. This is an excellent multihull that is structured with advanced materials, designs, and innovations that are meant to be fun, spacious, and comfortable.

Designed in South Africa by Simonis-Voogd, is probably the best design in the Leopard family of catamarans. Its two hulls are vacuum-bagged using balsa core to offer maximum firmness while ensuring that the weight is on the minimum. This is done by articulately regulating the level of resin in the layup. With such types of hull shapes, this catamaran sailboat is very fast and can consistently clock 12 knots of speed against the currents.

The boat is also designed with shallow keels as they're filled with closed-cell polyurethane foam that's of great importance in increasing buoyancy and preventing water ingress. To enhance the safety of the vessel, the stern and bow both have bulkheads that are essential in keeping out that water if the sailboat is involved in a collision.

The hulls of this boat are deep and narrow, particularly below the waterline. They also curve higher up to practically reduce the wetted surface area while offering enough deck space and plenty of room for accommodations. Its cockpit is another excellent feature thanks to its lavish spaces that give you the chance of kicking back and relaxing.

This boat is designed to offer superior livability, quick and easy to handle features, as well as enough space for friends and family. It is designed with beautiful lines and immense practicality for those who want to go on long cruising voyages.

Antares 44i

While many people often believe that voluminous cruising catamarans should be used as charter boats, the Antares 44i brings a very different perspective altogether. Designed in Argentina as a complete bluewater catamaran, this is a boat that's specifically built for private boat owners looking for a sturdy and well-equipped bluewater cruiser. This is an absolutely gorgeous catamaran that has a fully-equipped cockpit just to ensure that you can safely operate it even when shorthanded.

Like most catamarans, the Antares 44i is designed with features that allow for long-distance voyages. It comes with a minimum bridge deck clearance of 30 inches, which is essential in mitigating bridge deck slap. The helm station is designed to offer excellent visibility over the coach roof without having to perch the helmsman high above the cockpit.

If you're planning to make those long-distance cruising to exotic places, you'll appreciate this boat's layout. The galley is put down in the port hull so that it doesn't compromise the size of the galley and the saloon. The forward-facing navigation station is up there with the best and is up to offshore standards. And that's not all; the Antares 44i comes with good mounting points for electronics, a large table, comfortable seats, and provides brilliant visibility outside.

This boat is perfectly suited for extended offshore cruising and is a great reminder for anyone who thinks that all catamarans are charter boats and all offshore boats are monohulls.

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Designed by Philipe Pouvreau in northern Brazil, the Dolphin Ocema 42 is a truly unique catamaran sailboat that goes against the conventional norm of catamarans. It is equipped with daggerboards, which are essential in enabling it to point higher on the wind while reducing the wetted surface when running or anchoring in shallow surfaces. This, however, requires a higher level of expertise in sailing. This is because lifting the daggerboards higher up will expose the rudders while the daggerboards can also interfere with the hulls in the event that the vessel runs aground.

But even with that, the Dolphin 42 balances incredible performance and cruising comfort in a very compact package; something that is not very easy in bluewater cruising. That's why it's designed using a foam core to make it lightweight by reducing weight wherever possible. This vessel will most likely never let you down if you want to circumnavigate the bluewater on a high-performance boat that is safe and comfortable.

So if you've been looking for a real sailing catamaran that doubles up as a very comfortable liveaboard sailboat , look no further than the Dolphin 42.

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Regarded as the best built and most stylish cruising multihull, the Catana 50 is a very huge catamaran sailboat. Measuring about 50 feet long with a beam of about 26 feet, this is an amazing catamaran that will test your sailing skills as a single sailor or if you're planning to sail shorthanded.

This boat is designed with a rig that gives you the option of using either a screecher or a self-tending jib. This may seem complex since the sheets are led to winches near each wheel while all other controls lead to a centerline winch that's located in the cockpit. But even with that, this sailboat can be easily tacked once on the course.

This is a real performance-oriented catamaran with efficient hulls and rigs allowing for top speed. This vessel is also designed with a long waterline and a subtle underwater shape at the bow to help in increasing volume while minimizing wave drag. The stern platforms can help in stretching the waterline length while also providing easy access from a dock or a dinghy. The board trunks are also very strong and sturdy to protect the integrity of the hulls if a collision occurs.

In essence, this is a very modern catamaran that's designed to safely make long-distance passages with ease. It is subdued in terms of styling but this doesn't mean that it falls short as far as performance is concerned.

Atlantic 42

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Designed in 1993, the A42 has cultivated a legion of fiercely loyal fans thanks to its efficiency and aesthetic. This is the smallest of the Atlantic cruising catamaran line and is hugely popular with sailors thanks to its ease of handling, ocean-going capabilities, and superb use of space. From the forward cockpit, pilothouse to the sleeping cabins, and brilliant galleys everything about this cat is a true classic.

Unlike most catamarans, the Atlantic 42 is designed with a waist-high cockpit that's located forward of the pilothouse just behind the mast. It brings forth a solid construction thanks to the large metal girder-like bearers that run across the bulkheads. This helps the vessel in having the utmost strength, better air circulation under the engine, and a high level of flexibility as far as the size of the engine and its positioning is concerned.

Initially, the boat's style and its outlook were considered conservative but it soon became clear that it is built of high-quality materials and to last. The internal construction of the boat is impressive, to say the least. The exterior looks very beautiful and perhaps much more beautiful than most boats today. Its large aft cabin accommodation is a top drawer while the space separating en suite heads and shower compartments are considered a bonus.

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If you were to board the French-built Fountaine Pajot Bahia 46, you'll agree that the high-quality of workmanship, layout, and efficient use of space is quite exciting, to say the least. This cat remains very popular among sailors thanks to its easy handling features and incredible performance under the sails. Well, this may not come as a surprise to many of us given that the Fountain Pajot is known for building some of the most remarkable cruising catamarans out there that it can be quite overwhelming to narrow down to a single vessel, but the Bahia 46 simply stands out.

This vessel is designed with hulls that are broader than those of many other catamarans. It's also designed with centerboards and daggerboards that are meant to enhance its performance. These are essential in minimizing draft while ensuring reliability, generous bilge, and in helping to protect the rudders and propellers.

This boat is big enough to manage any type of serious offshore sailing. This is one of the best cruising catamarans for anyone looking for the right vessel for long-distance sailing. This vessel has a very more generous rig than most cruising catamarans, which is essential in enhancing its performance. The six-post Bimini is very strong and clean and can perfectly hold dinghies.

In terms of its look, the Bahia 36 is designed with gorgeous lines with the deck and hulls sculpted with lines that add a touch of elegance to the overall look of an already excellent catamaran sailboat.

Gemini 105MC

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Whether you're looking for a comfortable catamaran vessel to take you for a weekend sailing trip or a long sabbatical vacation on the oceans, the Gemini 105MC is a very satisfactory liveaboard catamaran vessel that offers spacious accommodation, thoughtful design, and a stable cruising platform for anyone who wants to have some good time on the water.

Designed by the legendary Tony Smith, this is somewhat a sailing cottage. Like a land cottage, it is cozy, comfortable, and very safe. This is essentially a 35 feet catamaran that offers great value for any sailing looking for a reasonably-priced catamaran sailboat for the weekend or holiday cruising.

This boat is designed with incredibly slim hulls, which are teardrop-shaped with flat bottoms and smaller wetted surface area. This is to ensure that drag is minimized and to lead to more leeway under sail. Each of the boat's hull is designed with a kick-up centerboard is of great importance in enhancing the vessel's windward pointing capability. This boat also has its rudders raised to enable it to seamlessly cruise in shallow waters where most vessels would otherwise run aground.

The eccentric narrow beam, which measures about 40% of the boat's length, is very different from today's 50%. However, its low center helps in keeping its stable, upright, and of course, safe.

Lagoon 450 F

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If you're looking for a catamaran sailboat that offers prestige at its peak, look no further than the Lagoon 450. This cat is widely known for offering an all-around comfort without compromising its beauty, spaciousness, class, and elegance. This is an elaborate French catamaran that brings to the table fantastic craftsmanship while leaving nothing to chance.

This is a very safe 45 feet catamaran that's not just comfortable but also very luxurious. The deck layout is centered on an amazing flybridge, which has been redesigned and redefined to offer both the traditional and modern outlook. You can very easily access the bridge, engine controls, steering station in a matter of seconds. As a result, this boat is efficiently designed to give you the ultimate control of almost every situation while on the water.

The spacious and luxurious interior of this boat is worth experiencing. The cabins and saloons are perfectly lit. We're talking about four to six cabins, eight to twelve berths, and up to four bathrooms. In essence, this boat can comfortably sleep eight to twelve people. This boat is designed to offer ultra-modern accommodations and amenities that come with little but amazing touches; all designed to make your life inside the catamaran enjoyable.

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An original performance catamaran cruiser from the iconic Gunboat manufacturer, the Gunboat 62 has truly cemented its place as one of the best catamaran sailboats to ever grace the oceans. Honestly speaking, this cat-inspired a whole range of other incredible boats including HH66 Catamaran and the Balance 526.

This is a boat that can perform admirably well in storms with a speed of over 35 knots despite being built using epoxy and E-glass with carbon-fiber structural components. It's designed with a distinct angular outline than most catamaran sailboats of its size and category. This is a vessel that was built for people looking to add more stuff and more gear for their voyages. In other words, you can have all the gear and equipment on this boat and still outperform a racing monohull of the same size.

Thanks to its lightweight feature, this vessel can sail upwind at speeds of over 17 knots and pinch up to 30 degrees. Just for comparison, the Gunboat 62 can tack through 95 degrees and still outperform the best racing monohulls. This boat is designed with a comfortable helm seat that offers 360-degree visibility as well as plenty of storage space, a functional working surface, and a luxurious cabin. Like many performance catamarans, the Gunboat 62 can attain about 20 knots if the conditions are right.

Privilege 615

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Combining elegance, comfort, and style, the Privilege 615 is a lovely catamaran sailboat that seems to be always ready for a long offshore voyage. The roots of this incredible cat can be traced back to the 1980s when Philippe Jeantot opened up a boat-building company in France. As one of the best productions from the company, the privilege 615 sports a flybridge that comes complete with twin wheels, a sprawling sunbed, and other excellent features that will make your bluewater cruising a breeze.

Whether you want the charter version or a privately-owned version, the Privilege 615 is one of the most versatile catamaran sailboats. Step inside this vessel and you'll instantly notice the quality of the wood finish and the elegance of design. The advanced navigation station is not only ultra-modern but is perfectly stationed at a dedicated corner where you can control everything while still having a conversation with your friends and family.

This boat comes with multiple sleeping configurations to ensure that you and your guests can live aboard the boat for months on end. Although the boat appears like some sort of maze on the inside, you'll easily get used to it when you enter the forward section. That's not all; this boat has gorgeous lines that make the exterior beautiful just like the interior. Its sleek profile, incredible volume, and versatile interior make it one of the best catamaran sailboats out there.

There you have it; these are the best catamaran sailboats out there. It doesn't matter the one you choose, these cats will make your day out on the water and will serve you just right for your offshore voyages or for day sailing along the bays.

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Best Bay Boats for Fishing

• By SWS Staff
• Updated: June 29, 2022

Bay boats, roomy, with elevated casting decks and shallow drafts, remain among the most versatile of all saltwater fishing boats . No single boat design, except perhaps the center console , has had as much impact on our fishing as the bay boat.

Bay boats can be seen fishing inshore coastal waters on the East, Gulf and even West coasts of the U.S., but a new style of bay boat — the hybrid — has provided anglers in pursuit of offshore game fish the security and capability needed while maintaining the standard bay boat hull design ideal for shallow waters.

We decided to round up some of the best bay boats available for anglers, as well as give credit to some of the most dependable bay boat manufacturers in the game today. We kept affordability in mind, but by no means did we limit our list to the best bay boats for the money. The models below are in no particular order, and it’s safe to say we like them all.

List of Bay Boats

Barker 26 open, boston whaler 240 dauntless pro, caymas 28 hb, contender 25 bay, everglades 253cc, grady-white 251 ce, pathfinder 2500 hybrid, regulator 26 xo, robalo r246 cayman, scout 251 xss, sea born fx25, sea hunt bx 25 fs, sea pro 248 dlx, sea vee 270z bay, sportsman masters 267oe, tidewater 2300 carolina bay, yellowfin 21 bay.

The 26 Open from Barker Boatworks features a Michael Peters twin‑stepped hull. Its interior layout and deep cockpit put it in the hybrid bay-boat category. With a draft of 14 inches the 26 open drifts across surprisingly shallow water. Yet, it’s also designed to venture offshore to wrecks and weedlines with a 45-gallon livewell in the leaning post, 15-gallon transom livewell, and 15-gallon well in the bow. A jackplate, trim tabs and an aluminum trailer are all standard. For comfort, bench seating folds out from the transom. The 26 Open features 100 percent vinylester resin and composite coring, and is built using vacuum-bag infusion.

Barker 26 Open Specifications

• Length: 25′6″
• Deadrise: 18 deg.
• Weight: 4,500 lb.
• Fuel: 90 gal.
• Max hp: 627

The 240 Dauntless Pro from Boston Whaler is designed for serious inshore fishing with a large single-level aft casting deck with stowage and a livewell underneath. Plug-in backrests enhance the comfort of the aft-quarter seats. There’s also an expansive forward casting deck that converts to twin loungers. This model includes a half-tower with a second station and easy portside access. The leaning post has integrated rod holders and accommodates a large cooler underneath. Like all Whalers, the 240 Dauntless Pro features an unsinkable hull.

Boston Whaler 240 Dauntless Pro Specifications

• Length: 23′11″
• Deadrise: 16 deg.
• Weight (w/ engine): 4,654 lb.
• Max hp: 350

The 28 HB hybrid from Caymas features a Michael Peters patented double Stepped-Vee Ventilated Tunnel hull, a large non-skid casting deck, and abundant storage for tackle and gear. It also includes 35-gallon livewells, backlit console display and a 120-gallon fuel tank for maximum range. It features a 17-inch draft and a jackplate shallow water versatility. It can be rigged with Yamaha, Mercury, or Suzuki outboards up to 450 horsepower.

Caymas 28 HB Specifications

• Length: 27′7″
• Deadrise: 18½ deg.
• Weight: 4,300 lb.
• Fuel: 120 gal.
• Max hp: 450

Contender maintains a tradition of building hard-core fishing boats, and the 25 Bay keeps that promise. Large casting platforms fore and aft provide ample room for several fishermen without crowding. Bolster pads the length of the cockpit are built for fish fights. The twin stepped hull with 15 ½-degree deadrise runs smooth and dry, in a foot of water or offshore. The design provides improved performance at speed and added stealth inshore. An optional jackplate gets the 25 up and out in the shallows.

Contender 25 Bay Specifications

• Length: 25′4″
• Transom Deadrise: 15½ deg.
• Weight: 4,200 lb.
• Max hp: 400

The 253cc from Everglades Boats is a hybrid-style bay boat that is loaded with features, including a 26-gallon livewell, a 69-gallon insole insulated fishbox, an 87-quart cooler beneath the forward console seat, tackle storage compartments under the helm seat, and lockage rod stowage under the bow seating. It provides a 91-square-foot cockpit for plenty of fishing room. There are two foldaway stern seats that, when folded down, create a spacious aft casting deck. The smooth-riding hull features 20-degrees of transom deadrise, drafts 16 inches and will accept outboards up to 300 hp.

Everglades 253cc Specifications

• Length: 24′9″
• Deadrise: 20 deg.
• Weight: 5,250 lb.
• Fuel: 100 gal.
• Max hp: 300

The 251 CE is a hybrid-style bay boat foremost, with a nod to family comfort and outings at the beach. Featuring Grady’s proven SeaV2 variable deadrise hull, with 16 degrees at the transom, the CE is great for fishing nearshore reefs and barrier islands, yet the 14-inch draft lets anglers slip into the back bays and creeks to chase flounder, stripers or reds. Grady has updated the T-top adding a full height windshield. The 12-gallon livewell and two large 74-quart overboard draining fishboxes in the bow are standard, as are the built-in foldaway bow seat backrests. The boat comes with a F300 Yamaha outboard and clocks 49.6 mph top speed.

Grady-White 251 CE Specifications

• Length: 24′ 7″
• Weight: 3,715 lb.
• Fuel: 78 gal.

The 2500 Hybrid combines a double-stepped hull, a bustle transom and max horsepower of 350. It tops out close to 60 mph with a F300 Yamaha outboard and a hardtop. A 16.5-degree deadrise, slightly higher freeboard, and a generous bow flare translates into exceptional open water performance, yet the drafts 13 inches at rest. The 2500 Hybrid features an elevated forward casting deck with an open cockpit aft, accommodating to sight-fishing off the bow or bottomfishing and trolling off the stern in big water. Flip-up rear seats, a deluxe tackle station with convertible bolster seats, a 35-gallon livewell and a 45-gallon insulated fish box come standard.

Pathfinder 2500 Hybrid Specifications

• Length: 24′ 9″
• Deadrise: 16 ½ deg.
• Weight: 3,500 lb.
• Fuel: 68 gal.

This hybrid makes it easy to fish bays and skinny water, but offers the capability to head offshore when the time is right. More than 122 square-feet of deck space, spacious seating, and generous storage provide fishability and family comfort. Engine options including single Yamaha F300 or 425 XTO, with a jackplate option. Integrated flush-folding rear cockpit seats convert to a casting platform, with the option to add a Minn Kota Riptide Ulterra bow-mount trolling motor with iPilot GPS and a 10-foot Power Pole Blade. Built-in coolers, stand-up head compartment, forward and rear sun shade options, and optional removable tow bar lets you play until the sun goes down.

Regulator 26 XO Specifications

• Length: 26′9″
• Beam: 9′3″ 3/4
• Draft: 15 ¾ “
• Deadrise: 17 deg.
• Weight (w/ F300): 6,780 lb.
• Fuel: 107 gal.
• Max hp: 425

The R246 Cayman bay boat from Robalo features spacious, elevated forward and aft casting decks, and built-in storage for rods and tackle. A 30-gallon livewell resides under the aft deck, and 20-gallon livewell sits beneath the is forward deck. Twin forward loungers with backrests allow for crew to relax between fishing spots. Twin LED-lit storage compartments on either side of the transom ensure access to gear in the pre-dawn darkness. The R246 is rated for up to 350 hp, and features a 90-gallon fuel capacity. It is also available in an SD model that features a half-tower with a second station that Robalo calls a “Sky Deck.”

Robalo R246 Cayman Specifications

• Length: 24′ 6″
• Weight (w/ engine): 4,200 lb.

The 251XSS from Scout Boats is designed to be hybrid bay boat capable of handling and performing in both inshore and offshore fishing situations. With a draft of 13 inches, it offers shallow-water angling capabilities, while the proud bow, hull design and extra interior freeboard provides seakeeping, comfort, dryness and security needed when venturing offshore. Standard features include a large anchor locker, port and starboard lockable rod stowage, leaning post with rod holders, and trim tabs. Available options including rear deck jump seat cushions, port aerated livewell and a portable marine head. The 251 XSS also sports Scout patented T-top with an integrated glass windshield and side windows.

Scout 251 XSS Specifications

• Length: 24′10″
• Transom Deadrise: 18 deg.
• Weight: 2,300 lb.

Flagship of the Sea Born FX fleet, the FX25 combines an offshore-style transom and 22-inch freeboard in the cockpit with an expansive forward casting deck, putting this model clearly in the hybrid category. The single-step hull is designed for efficiency and performance. The FX25 has a 14½-gallon livewell and a 27½-gallon release well in the stern. There’s also a 52½-gallon release well under the forward deck. A folding rear bench seat offers comfort while underway. A jackplate is standard, and this model is rated for outboards up to 350 hp.

Sea Born FX25 Specifications

• Length: 24′11″
• Weight: 2,600 lb.

The BX 25 FS bay boat from Sea Hunt features a 12-gallon livewell abaft the leaning post seating and a second under the aft casting deck. There’s also an insulated 220-quart compartment and lockable rod stowage under the large forward casting deck. The sharp bow entry and Carolina flare is designed to provide a smooth and dry ride. A forward console seat, twin forward loungers and three aft jump seats offer comfort while underway. An integral hardtop features a full-height windshield and side windows to protect the center-console helm.

Sea Hunt BX 25 FS Specifications

• Length: 25′3″
• Transom Deadrise: 15 deg.
• Weight (w/ engine): 3,700 lb.

Boasting 100 percent composite and foam-filled fiberglass construction, the 248 XLX from Sea Pro comes with two 30-gallon pressurized livewells and a single port manifold drain system. There’s also a Simrad NSS7 evo3 multifunction display with a thru-hull transducer, tilt hydraulic steering with power assist, lockage rod stowage, 40-quart cooler and bow trolling motor plug with harness, all standard. Available options include a hardtop, battery charger, hydraulic jack plate and trim tabs. Maximum rated power is a 350 hp.

Sea Pro 248 DLX Specifications

• Length: 24′8″
• Deadrise: 15 deg.
• Weight: 3,000 lb.
• Fuel: 70 gal.

With Sea Vee’s twin-step, cross-ventilated Z-hull, the 270Z is a platform designed for large bays and coastal areas, as well as the occasional offshore excursion. A draft of 15 inches allows the 270Z to access skinny water. It features an oversize bow and aft casting platforms connected by wide gunwales. The aft platform is large due to the absence of a space-robbing outboard motor well. Rod lockers accommodate fly rods up to 9 feet and the console holds up to 16 rods vertically. And with the option to convert your two rear storage compartments, there are four live wells, with 108 gallons of combined capacity. The custom-ordered 270Z can be powered by a single or twin outboards.

Sea Vee 270Z Bay Specifications

• Length: 27′
• Fuel: 116 gal.
• Max hp: 600

The Masters 267OE from Sportsman Boats is designed to maximize open cockpit space and open water capabilities, placing it in the hybrid bayboat class. Standard features include fiberglass hardtop, Garmin 12-inch multifunction display, VHF radio, JL Audio sound system, 36-gallon bow fish box, 32-gallon fish box below the aft deck, and three livewells. Twin helm seats and a forward-console lounger ramp up the comfort level. Under the lounger is a 104-quart macerated fish box. Available power ranges from 300 hp to the Yamaha 425 XTO. A half tower with a second station is also available.

Sportsman Masters 267OE Specifications

• Length: 26′7″
• Weight: 4,600 lb.
• Fuel:116 gal.

The 2300 Carolina Bay from Tidewater Boats provides a platform for both inshore and offshore fishing, making it another among a growing number of hybrids. It is also designed for a high comfort level for the entire family. This model includes a large bow casting platform, a stern casting deck, lockable rod storage, a 10-inch jack plate, recessed bow seating, and a rear pop up jump seat. The step-hull design is combined with the Tidewater bow flare helps create a dry ride and a consistent running angle in both shallow water and offshore.

Tidewater 2300 Carolina Bay Specifications

• Length: 23′6″
• Deadrise: 15 degrees
• Weight (w/o engine): 3,200 lb.
• Fuel: 67 gal.

The 21 Bay from Yellowfin shares the stepped-hull the 21 Hybrid, but with a forward-positioned center console and rocket launcher seating, the 21 Bay more resembles a traditional bay boat. The 21 Bay comes loaded with fishing features, including a forward fish box in the bow step with a molded-in recess to accommodate a 5-gallon bucket. There’s plenty of storage under the casting deck up front, and two 40-gallon livewells sit beneath the aft casting deck. The 21 fishes super-shallow, and the stepped hull and wide beam provide a fast, efficient and dry ride. Standard equipment includes a jackplate, a single 8-foot Power-Pole and an aluminum AmeraTrail trailer.

Yellowfin 21 Bay Specifications

• Length: 21′9″
• Fuel: 50 gal.
• Weight: 2,525 lb.
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Outside, the cat offers over 3,000 square feet of deck space for alfresco dining, entertaining, and lounging. The partially sheltered sundeck is adorned with sunbeds and a bar, while the upper deck is home to an inviting Jacuzzi. Down below, the stern is equipped with fold-out platforms that can be lowered to connect guests with the ocean. The expandable area doubles as a waterside beach club and a mooring spot for runabouts or Jet Skis.

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In the winter? You have no choice.

Radisson boats are the best, yes.

And only radissons operate in winter (because only they can break the ice on the river).

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