{"id":25747,"date":"2021-07-26T13:12:41","date_gmt":"2021-07-26T13:12:41","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.oceanbluefishing.com\/magazine\/?p=25747"},"modified":"2023-06-12T10:58:21","modified_gmt":"2023-06-12T00:58:21","slug":"center-consoles","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.oceanbluefishing.com\/magazine\/center-consoles\/","title":{"rendered":"How Big are Centre Console Sport Fishers Going to Get?"},"content":{"rendered":"\n

The centre console sport fisher have been around for a long time. The CC has become a popular sled with US anglers needing a platform able to get to the fishing grounds fast. For years you’d be hard pressed to find one of these great looking marine rockets over 35 feet. That is until now! In this article we take a look at how big a centre console can actually get.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

The evolution of the centre console<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

The centre console was traditionally the domain of hard core seasoned anglers, prepared to trade comfort for function in pursuit of their quarry. This meant centre consoles we’re built tough with one thing in mind…catching fish. Models ranged from inshore bay boats, flats boats, deck boats evolving into offshore canyon-runners. So for most anglers looking for a functional purpose built sport fisher the centre console was the go-to choice.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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We even opted to swap out our diesel guzzling flybridge sport fishers for these fast and functional sport fishing machines. Operating a charter company, targeting a myriad of offshore and inshore sport fish, a move to more versatile fishing platforms was the way to go. We needed a vessel with both inshore and offshore capability which could get our guests to the fishing grounds fast.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

The centre console became the perfect option, the only issue was which one. With literally hundreds of manufacturers, choosing the right option and purchasing a centre console is a journey in itself. At the time, large centre consoles over 35 feet were pretty much non existent. But now, the evolution of big engines, hi-tech, design and demand for creature comforts, the centre console is much more than a dedicated fishing machine. The centre console is now taking on the big boys.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Big engines, meaner boats<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n
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Evolution is everything when it comes to becoming a market leader in the marine industry. It is literally a race now, after the 600HP outboard was recently introduced by Mercury Marine. I very much tip my hat to btw, for producing a piece of boating engineering that will certainly shake up the big boat market. Bigger engines can only mean one thing: bigger centre console sport fishers. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

RELATED<\/strong>: Is the Mercury 600HP V12 Outboard Engine the best way to go?<\/a><\/span><\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

The centre console vs. the fly bridge sport fisher<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n

So why are anglers now trading in their diesel burners for centre consoles with quads? They’re fast! Who wants to take 4 hours to get out to the fishing grounds when you can get there in 2. Either way steaming to the grounds in a Flybridge or centre console will burn some serious fuel, but if you can afford quads and a 40+ foot CC, what’s a few extra penny’s between friends. Besides, hey! That’s what mates are for!<\/p>\n\n\n\n

In any case, let’s have a look at some of the features that make owning a centre console a good alternative to your traditional fly bridge sport fisher.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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