5 Great Center Console Boat Accessories

Your center console boat comes equipped with lots of great features to make it easy and enjoyable to use. However, there are always ways to upgrade your boat to make it even better! Whether you want to outfit your boat for fishing or for comfort or for entertaining, you can find many accessories on the market that are affordable and easy to add.

But which accessories are the best for your center console boat? L&M Marine, LLC, located in Stapleton, AL, is your local center console boat dealer. Here are five of the best accessories that you can add to your center console boat to get the most out of it.

1. Dock Line

Durable and dependable should be the order of the day when it comes to buying dock line. You’ll want something that’s strong enough to keep your boat secured at the marina. There are flexible bungee-cord ropes that stretch the distance between your boat and the dock and they come in many different lengths so you can choose one that suits your needs. Check to make sure that the ropes you choose can handle the full weight of your center console boat.

2. Dry Bag/Box

Everyone’s got electronics and gadgets these days that they don’t want to lose over the edge of their boat. You’ve also got items like extra clothing, your wallet and your keys that you need to keep dry. Dry bags and dry boxes for marine usage are commonplace and come in many different sizes so you’re sure to be able to find something that will keep your belongings dry and safe while you’re boating, especially those expensive devices!

3. Anemometer

Want to know which way the wind blows? You could check online for local wind forecasts, but they may not be accurate to your specific location or as up-to-the-minute as you need them to be. A handheld anemometer will give you accurate and real-time wind information so you know what to expect when you’re out boating.

4. Personal Flotation Device

Every boat owner needs to have personal flotation devices, also known as PFDs or, more commonly, life jackets, for every passenger on board, including themselves. There are several different types of PFD out there. You want something that fits, is reasonably comfortable to wear and that is approved for marine use by the United States Coast Guard. You should carry PFDs for all your passengers to use (the vest style is most common) and insist they wear them from dock to dock. Your craft also needs to have a throwable life ring for people who fall overboard.

5. Compact Anchor

You’ll inevitably want to stop and keep your boat in one place for a bit. It might be when you’ve found the perfect fishing spot and you want to cast your line. Or you may want to stop and let everyone sun themselves and allow the kids to swim for a bit. Whatever the reason, you’ll need an anchor to help your center console boat stay put. A compact folding anchor that stores in a bag is lightweight and easy to carry along and use. 

We hope this guide helps you to find some great accessories for your center console boat. Searching for boats for sale in Alabama? Tour our website to see the full stock of new and used center console boats available at our Stapleton dealership. We also sell parts in case you need any upgrades or replacements on your boat. L&M Marine, LLC, proudly serves the cities of Mobile, AL, and Pensacola, FL.