pro's and con's of centre console

[supa29]

dont listen to them mate had both half cab and centre consuls and i can tell you with out a doubt the CC has miles of more positives. i have a 6.5m allycraft CC with twin 50 4 strokes, i would suggest anyone getting a larger CC to look at twin motors i know it cost abit more but the ride is awesome with very little roll and great stability when traveling. i have put clears in front of the console and half blue and half clear sides that i can put up in weather so i got the best of both worlds. half cab when needed and CC when chasing billfish and casting for tuna. Dont let the fact of wet CC get to you, it makes up for it in practical fishing room.

kel....

[Marlin_Mike]

If you want a fishing boat you go a centre concole if you want some where to shag the missus go a cabin but i guess if you get a half cab you can shag and fish at the same time.

Umm.......yeah.............well.........yeah ummm...........nicely put samson


Mike

[FNQCairns]

Lower centre of gravity does make for a better boat, I dont think they ride better from the hulls point of view but the further back the steering/standing position the better the ride for the driver...that's a given as long as the hull can still be trimmed properly and the driver doesn't decide to just go that bit faster because he can compared the an identical hulled cabin boat, i am guilty of this sometimes in my boat.

cheers fnq

[business class]

If you want a fishing boat you go a centre concole if you want some where to shag the missus go a cabin but i guess if you get a half cab you can shag and fish at the same time.

You must own a centre console i take it, especially considering u are a pro......... Have you ever thought of getting a cab or thats right you got one .

he he he he
Cheers
Matty

[hakuna]

Split the difference, look at a centre or island cab. If designed correct then you can have the best of both worlds. I have had both and now a centre cab for me is better than either the half/ cuddie cab or the cc. Misses is happy too.

cheers

[gone_fishing]

thanks all for the great options in both directions .......after doing a bit of leg work and a few test runs im startining to lean towards a cuddy cabin ...mainly for the shelter ..so its back to the start of the search again
cheers again

[ospery888]

hi , as supa29 says they are great for fishing just bought a new 5.4 mtr allyplate cc take it to the hards a lot ,you be suprised how dry this boat is ,unless its blowing 20 plus knots of you quarters when coming back but take one for a run if you can mike

[Snapper88]

I'll take a centre anytime

[TJ Bear]

If fishing is your thing than its a CC every time unless you live in Tassie of course, in SEQ or futher north its a no brainer for a sports fishing boat.

[Horse]

It all depends on how you fish. As a 5m or so sportsfishing platform in the SEQ area there is no doubt in my mind that a CC ticks a lot more boxes. If you are the sort of guy who doesn't like a slash of water in the face every now and then you should look for more shelter but be aware that it impacts on flexibility and functionality. My CC is at home up a creek as it is offshore. If you are into chucking slugs at pelagics or lure casting then there is only one choice

[MattyDucati]

Centre consoles are great allrounders, Cab boats are great blue water fishing boats. If you have young kids you might be better off with the cab boats.
I have a quiny 6.2 CC and its a great fishing platform, the 1year old dont like the wind blowing when were on the move the 2 year old dont fancy it ether. cant take the family over night but its a awesome fish boat

[TJ Bear]

The fact that the wife and kids don't like is a huge advantage, get some piece and quite. Lucky the wife does not read the forum :-)

[bert]

I have just bought a bluefin wrangler 4.75 m cc the console is mounted at the rear so hopefully it will be a bit drier.Have not had it out yet so heres hoping.

[soates]

Have you thought about a bow rider or twin conole set up (keeps the mrs happy when they come out). I have had CC, open tinny, Pollycraft front runner and quintrex bowrider. For all round use bowrider is great for good fishing, is dry, esp with front/side clears, easy to handle. Depends on your ind needs. good luck