Boat Previews

Bulletproof, the responsive ride offered in a 44 is exceptional. So much so, the builder encourages potential buyers to sea trial everything in this class. The modern, stepped hull includes an impressive beam with 56° bow entry and 24° transom deadrise. Propeller pockets provide efficient shaft angle and shallowest possible draft.

Winter Custom’s latest creation is truly special. Based around the sleek and sexy look of a classic Carolina custom, this seaworthy center console will get you to the grounds with speed and comfort. Incorporating sharp entry with moderate deadrise at the transom to improve overall stability and performance, topside styling includes modest flare and attractive tumblehome.

Announcing the launch of North Rip Sportfishing Boats. This sleek center console dubbed NR21 features a deep V with 20° of transom deadrise. Combining elegant sheer, innovative bow flair and eye-catching tumblehome, this is a bona fide pocket battlewagon with the bold lines of a classic Carolina beauty. The aggressive entry delivers a smooth ride to get you out and back with speed, safety and efficiency. It's also built to handle the rough stuff. With a 20-year hull warranty this may very well be the last 21-footer you ever buy.

Even if you've never heard of Aegis, you should recognize the lines on this stylish center console. A descendant from McKee Craft, Aegis is revamping these beauties with safety the #1 priority. Featuring a foam-filled unsinkable hull, SPOT Security & Messaging System, dual batteries with cutoff switches and a fuse-free electrical system, you can count on getting back to the dock.

Legendary among tournament competitors, SeaVee Boats recently expanded their line of rugged offshore platforms with the introduction of their first express design. The 430 Sport Express is a true masterpiece and available with triple or quad outboards, twin inboard diesels or Volvo's IPS® pod system. This level of choice and customizability extends to a variety of other areas as well. The 430 is available with a factory installed half tower, marlin tower, or full tuna tower.

Family owned and operated, Bonadeo Boatworks custom fabricates spectacular vessels that exceed the highest expectations. Every Bonadeo is built by hand starting with conceptual ideas from the prospective owner. With a brand new manufacturing facility designed to handle vessels to 90-feet, expect big things from Bonadeo Boatworks in the near future including this latest walk around design.

While Brooks Boatworks may not be a household name, you should know that this Carolina based company has deep-roots within the boat building industry. Roger Brooks was in charge of research and development for Fountain Powerboats until he decided to venture out on his own. Since, Brooks has constructed the Eastport 32 and Jarrett Bay 32, as well as various custom components for Hatteras, Tiara, Impulse and Blackwell. If you're looking for a high-end express then you may have just found your chariot.

The Real Deal

What is it that separates one 35-foot center console from the next? There are certainly enough of them out there. Is it a boat's tight fit and finish? Does a vessel's smartly designed layout and proper usage of deck space factor into the equation? Surely the quality of manufacturing materials, construction methods and the vessel's eventual resale value play a role. All of these factors are crucial when it comes time to make a final purchasing decision, as is the satisfying fact that you've finally reached a point in your life where you deserve to get behind the wheel of one of the most proven center consoles in creation.

Inherent Stability Inspires Confidence

Offering comfort, speed and agility, this is no ordinary cat. One look and you'll agree the ArrowCat 30 is an exceptionally versatile platform the entire family will enjoy, with a generous master stateroom and single berths both port and starboard. It's a smartly designed overnighter that adequately accommodates four whether island hopping or chunking the canyons.

Carolina Flare

If you've never had the opportunity to examine a Winter Custom Yacht then there's something you should know. These tricked-out masterpieces are meticulously crafted with one thing in mind—wide open bites in the world's deepest oceans. The company's 29 follows that tradition. Based on a proven Carolina design, the Winter 29 features a sharp entry with moderate transom deadrise for improved stability and performance in less than fair conditions.