Recommendations on a Single Center Console?
 

I am looking for a used single engine center console. Would like one in the range of 25-30'. Want one in very good shape for use on inland lake. I have been looking at Boston Whalers, Fountains. Any other boats that stand out? Don't want any salt issues. Thanks.

everglades and jupiter make great cc's, worth taking a look at

I took a ride in a 27 Concept a couple of years ago, it was a very impressive boat, felt much larger than 27'.

I drove quite a few center consoles this winter in Key Largo. It really depends on your budget. I was not at all a fan of the Concept after driving a Sailfish, Mako, Robalo, Sea Vee, Deep Impact, and a Renegade. My personal opinion...For the money, the Renegade was the best and is the preferred boat of smugglers, today. It was a fun boat to drive.

Currently have a 27 Concept with 275 Verado, great boat it is rough in any waves over 3' it is relatively light I think 3000lbs so it trailers like nothing, for an inland boat it would be perfect, in the gulf its a little rough, but hey I enjoy it. Personally I love the radar arch and paint on most of them.

Concept, gets great milage, I can run like all day on 15-20 gallons, but that is because it doesn't weight that much compared to say a Parker or whaler. It all depend s on what you want, fast great milage.

Check out The 24 Spectre !!!

24 spectre my brother owns one and its a great boat. He has a 250xs and the boat run's 70.

As you look at some of the more fishing oriented brands, I think you're going to find that twins are much more common in a center console that size.

At least in this area, guys buying a fishing cc over 25' are typically taking them offhsore...and they don't want a single engine.

The first boat that came to my mind was the 27' Concept mentioned above.

I came very close to buying one about 2 years back. The deal breaker for me was that it wasn't self-bailing. My cc stays in the water all summer with only a console cover, so self-bailing is a must have.

Appreciate the different opinions. Don't see too many cc in the area that I boat, so the feedback and suggestions are great! I am looking for a cc that can handle fairly rough conditions. I know that is asking a lot for a boat that doesn't weigh much and in that length category.

I have taken a 20 proline through waves that I should not have been in, lake erie 4-6's running the trough, we got WET, the boat took them well with no pounding, it is not a fast cc by any means, but it is a self bailer and handles big seas(for its size)

We have a 23 Regulator with a single. It is plenty of boat for us. Just don't get a Yamaha Saltwater Series on it, we are finding out they have some issues.

checkmate has a new 25' center console. i believe it's called the 250 SFX. i haven't seen one in person yet, and there's very little info available on them, but they have me intrigued. It looks like an ideal package for someone looking for a single engine center console that isn't really a fisherman.

http://www.checkmatepowerboats.net/C...s-SFX-250.html

Very cool layout. Wonder if it is self bailing?

A. You won't find a lot of single engine 30's
B. Are you looking for performance or just a cruising boat (with lots of seating).
C. What are "salt issues?" Salt can be tough on sterndrive applications but on outboards not so much......

Right here. My old boat:

http://www.offshoreonly.com/classifi...o30168-en.html

I simply can't understand why this boat has not sold yet. I am happy to answer any questions on it, and a call to the current owner will reveal an extremely experienced high performance boater. It is a true 28 feet, not like 25 foot Concept that uses the bracket to call itself a 27. It is heavy, old school and custom. If you want a Cadillac ride in any water (I remember walking away from 31 foot Formula's in 3-5's) with a center console layout, this is worth a look in my opinion.

Y2K CC!

http://www.speedboatusa.com/album/30...perboat097.jpg

"300 Suzuki, loaded, gps map, elec shift, multifunction gauges, cust leaning post seat, tt, UFlex hyd steer. Set Around L.I. Record. 260mi. 72.5 Gal Fuel.
$75,000"

http://www.speedboatusa.com/

Those are some great cc's. Looking for a boat that is able to handle a little rough water on the lake, no fishing, just for cruising short distances when I don't want to take the Fountain out. Would like a boat that hasn't been in salt.

I still stand by my original post. The Renegade 27 or 29 in a single and the Renegade 32 in a twin. It is one of the top choices of South Florida smugglers, in this day and age. It is stable, lightweight, fast, and relatively inexpensive. $50K will get you into a few year old 32 with twins and an engine warranty. I'll check on used prices of the 23,27, and 29. It would be a very stable boat for the Lake of the Ozarks.

look at Sea Hunt

I have one with a Yamaha

it's a great pennies to op-erate boat...

can't say enough good about it

Call Jay at Spectre - he has a new 26 - you may like it!

I own a 99 Proline 200 sport and love it. Not the fastest with a merc 150 on the back but it is one tough SOB. I have run the chit out of it in Lake Ponchartrain,the gulf and been in some nasty 8'ers in Destin. The boat doesn't have a single stress crack any where. We did have a bow rail come loose but no big deal. I went with the Proline because I wanted a boat that could handle the abuse we would put it thru and the ride it gives us in the rough. I have also been 100 miles out in this boat and didn't think twice about it.

I see some boats mentioned are under 25'. Will these handle the waters and how rough of a ride? Thought that I needed at least 25 feet to bridge across the waves. Appreciate all of the suggestions. I've been looking in the used boat sites for those mentioned.

Check out Jupiter and Intrepid.

Latest Saltwater mag tested the Jupiter 26 with either 2 150's or a single 350 Verado.

A few boats come to mind..these are my 2 favorite V's for fishing, and just driving around and pulling kids on tubes. Both different, if interested Ill explain the differences..

www.alburybrothers.com
www.onslowbayboats.com

Jass.... I liked that Albury you had... why part with it? PM me if necessary.... that is a cool boat...

Let me know if you know of any of these boats are used/for sale. I'll take a look at the Jupiter and Intrepid. The Albury Brothers looks like a nice boat.