Has Anyone Considered Making the Jump to a Center Console?

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I just got me a 13' CC Kat that sits 5 people last week I'll post photos later. I may have to name it Mini Kat Lucky Strike?????

 

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I certainly can't deny their popularity, but it's bewildering to me on many levels.

Having a console in the center doesnt make the hull and better a rider in the rough- the bottom design does. Your boat either can take water or it cant.

I've spent tons of time on them while in Florida and simply dont think they are a better leisure platform than a deckboat or even a walkthrough open bow Deep V.
They lack the step off the nose ability to disembark on a beach and the exit to the swim step or swimstep at all to get in the water.

The driver cant talk to anyone riding in the front easily, a standard width unit is tight for two at the helm and rarely has any bolster so as a co pilot id rather have a full bolstered seat available to me than snuggle up with the captain.

the bench set behind typically has the same bolster problem - its a flat bench typically and to hold on to anything you have to reach to the side or behind you then you are faced opposite of the two driving so talking to them isnt easy. then the guys in the back bench have the same grab handle problem because even if you rigged up a grab handle to the the tiny bench in front of them is too far away of course the back seat is always the best ride but boogieing on the ocean or big water a grab is always desirable.

They are way better at fishing for certain - the ability to walk around the boat with a reel in hand is great -

The robalos bow storage lockers are counterproductive for fishing, but Im guessing they intend for their boat to mainly service the leisure market so some easy access storage was needed.

Id like to spend a day on the water with a group here and see how they use one so I can better understand what they like and dont like.

UD

Well said.

I think people are enamored with the 30+ foot CCs, which do have reasonable space. But this style of boat is still a major hassle to get on and off of in Havasu, and while beaching the boat. And none have enough shade.

To make a sub 30 foot CC made to "Modern Havasu Deckboat Standards" will be notably more than said comparable modern deckboat.

If you want 1 boat to hit the ocean and Havasu, sure I get it.

 

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I just got me a 13' CC Kat that sits 5 people last week I'll post photos later. I may have to name it Mini Kat Lucky Strike?????

West Coast Rep now Wayno..Ive got Lots of Large stickers like 22" round ones