Center Console Boat Overview

Center console boats have a unique layout that places the vessel’s control panel at the center of the craft. This one simple design choice has many benefits, such as better weight distribution and making it easier for passengers to move about the boat. For more on center console boats, check out this guide from L&M Marine. 

What is a Center Console Boat?

As the name implies, center console boats have their controls situated at the boat’s center rather than towards the front or at the sides. This allows passengers to walk around the control console. It’s a rather broad category of vessels, with boats ranging from 13’ to 53’ in length, so look for a boat that’s the right size for your needs. 

Center Console Boat Benefits

The most obvious benefit of using a center console boat is that the more open design plan allows passengers to walk around the boat unimpeded. If anyone feels uncomfortable or just wants a better view, they can easily shift position to a seat that they find more suitable. This more open plan also makes center console boats a great choice for fishing. You and your fishing buddies can cast a line from whatever position strikes your fancy, and pull your catch aboard without having to worry about the control panel. Center console boats also tend to be very stable since passengers and cargo can be distributed and things are balanced to your liking, resulting in a smoother overall ride. 

Shop our inventory of center console boats at L&M Marine. Our dealership is located in Stapleton, Alabama, with convenient access to amazing communities like Pensacola, Florida and Mobile, Alabama. We also offer boat parts and servicing, so visit us for all your boat-related needs.