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Sailfish 360 CC

Sailfish’s new 360 CC is like a small yacht that goes fishing as well.

The standard propulsion configuration—triple Yamaha 300-hp four-strokes—delivers a 45-knot top end with a 20-knot cruise. Other power packages include twin or triple Mercury or Yamahas for up to 1,275 horsepower.

Twin insulated aft fishboxes, 34 rod holders, multiple tackle drawers, and a tuna door in the port hull ensure the fish don’t have a chance. Meanwhile, the center console with a stand-up sink, head, and bed combine with an 80-quart insulated cooler and a refrigerator for upscale creature comforts.

Also, there’s room for three on individual mezzanine seats with fold-down armrests and three more facing aft in the cockpit. The bow has a convertible lounge area with a power-adjustable table. The captain will enjoy a powered seat as well as twin 16-inch MFDs or triple 12-inch displays.

36′ LOA, 11′ 2″ beam

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Wellcraft 352 and 162 Fisherman

Wellcraft recently introduced a new flagship to its Fisherman line: the Wellcraft 352 Fisherman.

There’s some serious innovation built into the Wellcraft 352. That includes a T-top design that supports a second station up top with hinged feet so you can lower it to sneak under bridges. Access is easy with a well-designed pipework ladder.

Power choices include twin or triple packages with Yamaha 350-425s or 350-hp to 400-hp Mercury Verados. The 352 features plenty of seating options, fish and tackle boxes, a 35-gallon clear curved livewell, side and transom doors, and more. Inside the console is a bed, head, sink, and, potentially, a Seakeeper stabilizer.

The baby of the Fisherman line deserves a mention because it’s a different design that will
appeal to another part of the fishing spectrum. The trailerable 162 has a high freeboard and a hidden flange under the rub rail that deflects spray. This flange also creates a handhold along the hull so you can move her along a trailer or sandbar with ease. The 162 has five seats plus a convertible seat/casting platform. The removable windshield allows the boat to stow neatly in a garage on the trailer that comes standard.

Wellcraft 352: 35′ 6″ LOA, 10′ 8″ beam

Wellcraft 162: 16′ 4″ LOA, 7′ beam

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Ocean 1 Rogue 330

The Ocean 1 Rogue 330 is two boats in one, sort of.

Engineered to provide top performance with supreme comfort, the stepped hull combines a lightweight cored composite construction with inflatable side tubes for exceptional stability. The Ocean 1 Rogue 330 can go fishing and off to dinner without missing a beat.

Additionally, thanks to soft sides, some superyacht owners are eyeing this design as the perfect, bump-free, scratch-free tender.

With twin Yamaha 300-hp outboards, expect a top speed in excess of 50 knots and with 275 gallons of fuel capacity, she can run all-day exploration trips in waters where the mothership can’t venture. Seating abounds with two that foldout across the transom, two integrated into the port and starboard hull sides aft and one atop the cooler that rests behind the post. A double bench accommodates the driver and a guest behind a well-laid-out dash.

Forward are two lounges with flip-up backrests, but if you remove the cushions, the whole bow becomes a casting platform.

32′ 10″ LOA, 10′ 3″ beam

ocean1yachts.com

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Robalo R272

Second largest in a line of seven center console models, the Robalo R272 is a lively package that reaches 40 knots with standard twin Yamaha 200-hp outboards.

The Georgia-built speedster has a Kevlar-reinforced and a variable deep-V hull. This creates what Robalo calls their “feather-soft ride,” which is stable and dry. The Robalo R272 is no exception.

Uncluttered on deck, the R272 has a flip-up transom bench seat for three and tubes tucked under the gunwale that hold six rods. A composite hardtop has four rod holders, lights and optional outriggers. Other cool add-ons include Garmin or Simrad electronics and a bait prep station that doubles as a wet bar.

A dive door is to port on the Robalo R272. Forward seats can be used as a casting platform with the cushions removed. Troll five lines simultaneously without tangling. A 30-gallon livewell will keep the bait fresh, and the high freeboard will keep anglers and kids safer at anchor or underway.

27′ 4″ LOA, 9′ 6″ beam

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Pursuit S 288

The new Pursuit S 288 combines fishing features with luxurious seating details.

Integrated hardtop and console appointments make this boat appealing to avid anglers and families alike. The aft cockpit quickly converts from an entertainment/social zone. With fold-away aft and transom seating for a wide-open space ready for trolling at a moments notice.

Additionally, insulated in-floor fish boxes, a livewell in the transom, rod holders, and tackle storage are all standard. At the helm, a new sport-style glass windshield with a fully integrated fiberglass hardtop delivers a superior running experience. Of course, that is true to Pursuit’s proven ergonomic designs.

The interior console has forward access and includes new appointments and finishes along with a covered head and integrated fiberglass sink. The molded door includes a forward-facing seat, which accents the seating area in the bow with port and starboard lounges.

She runs on twin Yamaha 300-hp outboard engines. The Pursuit S 288 is expected to exceed 50 mph and cruise comfortably at 32 mph with a range of 340 miles.

30’LOA, 9’8″ beam

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Edgewater 158CS

The Florida builder’s 158CS (LOA: 15′ 1″, Beam: 6′ 7″) Center Console offers Perma-Grid construction and a deep-V hull design to give it the feel of a much larger o shore boat. Powered by a Yamaha 70-hp engine, the 158CS is expected to run to a top speed of approximately 33 mph.

The versatile EdgeWater 158CS features a huge cockpit with self-bailing decks, the unsinkability every EdgeWater is known for, and a full-beam bench seat. In the bow, there is a large insulated storage box, and the Center Console has a clamshell design for easy access and additional storage. A big transom platform with an aft boarding ladder makes beach days even more enjoyable.

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