A family-friendly fishing boat can be extremely comfortable with plush seating in the bow, behind the helm, on the forward portion of the center console and at the stern. It can be well equipped for fishing but the main emphasis is on including the family on the majority of your outings. Other features you will want include a head in the center console, a stereo, an anchor windless, and a fiberglass hard top. A powder-coated top frame along with LED lighting really set a boat rigged like this apart from the crowd. At the helm a tempered glass hydraulic sliding windshield that allows you to control ventilation and keep you dry is what a buyer at this level expects. In the cockpit a transom gate to allow easy access in and out of the water for both divers and family members wanting to take a dip while anchored at the sand bar. A boat this size is a fantastic fishing platform so make sure it has a livewell and fishboxes, too.
Everglades Boats by Dougherty
544 Air Park Rd.
Edgewater, FL 32132
(877) 902-6287 www.evergladesboats.com
Some anglers will want the reliability and peace of mind of having a pair of smaller outboards instead of one larger single.
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Plush bow seating is what makes this fishing boat double as a family boat.
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Under the bow seating is dry storage and additional storage in the deck, perfect for a cast net and bucket.
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Another good blend of comfort and fishing is the helm seat that has bolster style cushions forward and a fully appointed rigging station aft.
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A fiberglass hard top will out-last canvas and makes a solid platform to mount rod holders, outriggers and radar.
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A stern livewell is the best place for your live bait to ride and the clear lid lets you check on their condition easily.
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Fold down stern seating makes long runs for your passengers comfortable.
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The stern seat also lifts up to allow you easy access to all of the systems.
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Under the gunnel is a molded horizontal rod rack with a shelf for your washdown hose to store.
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Divers will love the stern transom door that leads out onto the swim platform and if you happen to catch a trophy fish it may be easier to drag him through the door instead of over the gunnel.
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Under the center console you will find a head along with additional storage.
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A center console with the protection of a small pilot house makes running in bad weather safer and more comfortable.
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With the push of a switch you can raise or lower the patented sliding windshield to control how much air you want passing through the center console.
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LED lights allow you to stay out after dark to enjoy some night fishing.
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