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Outboard center consoles have grown tremendously in popularity over the past couple of decades. They continue to expand in both size and sophistication, and in many cases, they have replaced smaller diesel inboards in the 30- to 50-foot size range as many people’s primary offshore fishing platforms. In other instances, a large center console serves as a secondary vessel to a large inboard sport-fisherman. And often, smaller center-console skiffs serve as tenders, adorning the bows of those larger boats. No matter how you choose to utilize them, the center console is here to stay, and they get better all the time. Here’s a selection of exciting new models available this fall.
Chittum 18 Islamorada
The 18 Islamorada is a top-selling skiff in South Florida, one of the world’s most diverse and technically challenging shallow-water fishing environments. It excels at long runs in big water and mastering ultra-challenging fish as well, which is why some of the best anglers in the world prefer this ultimate skinny-water fishing platform. It’s also a favorite as a tender because of its light weight, ultra-shallow draft, speed and fuel efficiency when paired with a Yamaha F70. From the spray rails and running pad to the one-of-a-kind hull shape that minimizes pressure waves, this boat is the result of a relentless pursuit of perfection. Available in a simple and efficient three-hatch configuration or a five-hatch layout for added livewell space, the 18 Islamorada is vacuum-infused and offered in base-carbon or full-carbon laminates. Owners can further personalize their boats with a wide range of options and custom touches.
Specs:
- LOA: 18’0”
- Beam: 6’8”
- Draft: 7-8”
- Max hp: 90
- Weight: 535 lbs.
Front Runner 55 Catamaran
The 55 Walkaround Catamaran combines the luxury and comfort of a traditional sport-fish boat with the modern advantages of outboard power. It delivers the speed, agility and unmatched seakeeping of a large catamaran, combined with substantial accommodations and sophisticated systems normally found only on large inboards. The 55 comes in either Sportbridge or Flybridge configurations and offers a queen-size main berth, a stand-up head and shower, additional over/under bunks, and a dedicated tackle room with substantial storage space. Its walkaround design ensures 360-degree fishability, with a range of up to 750 miles. The ability to add Omni sonar capability also makes it a serious contender for hard-core offshore fishing. The 55 Cat blends cutting-edge performance with next-level comfort and compares favorably with boats all layout.
Specs:
- LOA: 55’6”
- Beam: 16’
- Weight: 38,000 lbs.
- Fuel 1,500 gal.
- Deadrise: 21 deg.
- Power: Quad 600-hp Mercury V12 outboards
Everglades 425CC
The Everglades 425 comes loaded with standard features such as a large console and hardtop with Garmin digital switching and a dedicated touchscreen. The console has a standard head compartment, and the patented tempered-glass sliding windshield features an intelligent wiper and wash system. The helm is air-conditioned, with two adjustable discharge vents. The hardtop includes 10 built-in rod holders, six LED overhead lights and five LED spreader lights. There’s also a Seakeeper 4 DC gyrostabilizer and Zipwake Pro Tabs, plus an 8 kW Fischer Panda diesel generator. Fishing features include dual transom-mounted 25-gallon livewells, a forward insulated in-deck 80-gallon fish box and three additional 40-gallon fish boxes aft, all drained through macerator pumps. Sixteen stainless-steel rod holders provide plenty of tackle storage, and 10 more rod holders adorn the hardtop. The Everglades 425CC is built using the company’s patented cold-molded RAMCAP construction process, which incorporates high-density, closed-cell structural foam flotation with no wood. This makes the boat unsinkable and therefore allows the company to offer a lifetime hull warranty and a three-year component warranty.
Specs:
- LOA: 41’6”
- Beam: 12’2”
- Draft: 2’9”
- Deadrise: 23 deg.
- Max hp: 1,800
- Fuel: 600 gal.
- Water: 15 gal.
Spencer 32 Sport
The 32-foot Spencer Sport brings the distinctive character of a custom Spencer Yacht to a smaller, outboard platform. This sport package maintains the company’s focus on performance, refinement and attention to detail. The project grew out of observations Paul Spencer made regarding a small boat from another company that he bought for his family. “We enjoyed it, but as we spent time with it, I found myself noticing the things I would change,” Spencer said. “The details, the styling, the ride and the overall level of refinement. I realized that if we were going to build a small boat, I wanted it to be exactly what I wanted.” That philosophy became the foundation for the 32 Spencer Sport. Rather than simply building a smaller version of one of its larger yachts, Spencer Yachts approached the 32 as an opportunity to rethink how its design philosophy could translate into an outboard-powered package. The result is a 32-foot outboard designed around the characteristics that have defined Spencer Yachts for 30 years: offshore performance, a seriously refined ride, distinctive Carolina styling and meticulous attention to detail.
Specs:
- LOA: 32’
- Beam: 10’2”
- Displacement: 12,500 lbs.
- Draft: 28”
- Fuel: 300 gal.
- Water: 40 gal.
- Power: Twin 400-hp Mercury V10s
Regulator 31
Regulator Marine recently introduced the Regulator 31, which features new design innovations and next-generation technology. The 31 shares many of the advanced standard features introduced on the Regulator 35, including a new T-top design and an E-Hub lithium battery system, along with options such as a Seakeeper 2 gyrostabilizer, heated helm seats, Gemlux outrigger bases, teak ladder-back chairs, a faux-teak helm pod, and E-Series deluxe helm and mezzanine seating with built-in armrests. The E-Hub lithium battery system powers the gyro, pumps and electrical systems, and a factory-installed Garmin Offshore Package has twin 17-inch GPSMAP 9217XSV Multi-Touch displays, a VHF 215 AIS radio, a GMR 434 xHD 4 kW open-array radar and more. Seakeeper Ride also comes standard, along with a transom livewell, starboard dive door, quick-connect engine-flush system, black flush-mount electronics surface with an LED glass touchscreen control panel, magnetic cushions and more. Twin 450-hp Yamaha XTO outboards with Helm Master EX serve as standard power.
Specs:
- LOA: 31’4”
- LOA with bracket and engines: 36’5”
- Beam: 10’4”
- Dry weight: 11,140 lbs. (with engines)
- Fuel: 300 gal.
- Water: 6 gal.
- Deadrise: 24 deg.
SeaVee 375Z
The SeaVee 375Z is built on the proven hull of the 370Z but features a completely redesigned liner, console, leaning post and cap. The result creates a new deck and seating layouts. A new modular console design and wider bow allow for an optional integrated bow lounger. Additionally, the updated Captain’s Edition leaning post and mezzanine seat can be substituted for double-row, forward-facing seating. SeaVee’s newly designed console features a side entry with the bow-lounger option and forward entry for a more traditional front-cockpit layout. The helm has flush-mounted screens, ergonomic switch placement, two glovebox-style storage compartments and four cup holders. The 375Z also introduces an all-new leaning-post design with expanded mezzanine seating molded as a single, seamless unit. The optional bow lounger adds forward seating and comfort, along with an integrated, insulated cooler. The double-row seating option increases forward-facing seating capacity without sacrificing significant deck space.
Specs:
- LOA: 37’
- Beam: 10’6”
- Hull weight: 9,500 lbs.
- Hull draft: 22”
- Deadrise: 22 deg.
Jupiter 40 Dual Row
Jupiter Marine introduced the new Jupiter 40 Dual Row at the 2026 Fort Lauderdale International Boat Show. The Dual Row offers a new configuration of the Jupiter 40, adding a second row of forward-facing helm seating while retaining the offshore performance, fishability and versatility for which the original model is known. The 40 Dual Row also introduces a new approach to onboard power with an Epoch lithium house battery bank that works with Victron Energy power-management equipment to manage charging, inverter-supplied AC power, electrical distribution and system monitoring. Because the system operates directly from DC power, cabin air conditioning can be supported by the lithium house battery system without the need for a conventional generator. A Mabru SC7DC DC air-conditioning system handles climate control. The 40 Dual Row remains a Jupiter at its core, with a new layout that is developed around how present-day owners use their boats.
Specs:
- LOA: 39’11”
- Beam: 11’11”
- Weight: 22,000 lbs.
- Draft: 24”
- Fuel: 500 gal.
- Water: 50 gal.
- Deadrise 24 deg.
- Max hp: 1,350
Yellowfin 48 Offshore
Yellowfin recently announced the all-new 48 Offshore.The latest addition to its lineup, the 48 is positioned squarely between the company’s 42 and 54 Offshore models. Noteworthy features include dual main transom livewells with aquarium-style windows and dual dive doors with boarding ladders. The 48 Offshore features a spacious, functional cockpit built for serious fishing, and the boat was designed to accommodate an Omni sonar. A standard Seakeeper 6 provides stability without taking up cockpit space, while the fully enclosed console provides below-deck amenities including a forward berth, private head with rainfall shower, refrigerator and microwave. At the helm, buyers can opt for triple 22-inch or dual 24-inch MFDs alongside four air-conditioning vents. Quad 425 hp Mercury V10 engines provide strong performance, while a fuel capacity of nearly 1,000 gallons offers outstanding range. Additional options include a full gap tower, teak ladder-back bench seating and a Gemlux Gulf Stream outrigger system.
Specs:
- LOA: 48’2”
- Beam: 14’2”
- Weight: 30,125 lbs. (with quad Mercury V10s; approx.)
- Fuel: 936 gal.
- Water: 93 gal.
- Diesel: 60 gal.
