Discover your next center console from this selection of new models.
By Gregg Mansfield
After years of saving, the family is ready to invest in a new center-console boat. The process of shopping can be daunting with the multitude of brands and models available.
For buyers seeking the most recent and advanced center console, the 2024 Buyers Guide from Center Console Life will assist the family in selecting the perfect boat. Whether they are interested in a starter model or have a specific 52-foot console in mind, manufacturers have a variety of options available.
Acquiring a new boat now takes months rather than years, as manufacturers have effectively reduced their backlog after resolving supply chain challenges. Boat manufacturers can now launch new models and exciting designs.
If your favorite center console isn’t featured in the following sections, visit CenterConsoleLifemag.com for an even wider selection of boats to explore.
Happy shopping!
Honda Seabrook Center Console
To streamline the boat-buying experience, Honda Marine has teamed up with Scout Boats to introduce two new models, including the Seabrook Center Console (19’5” LOA, 8’6” beam).
Equipped with a Honda Marine BF150 iST outboard, the helm features Honda’s HD-4 Multi-Function Color Display, a Garmin 9” Sonar/GPS display, Lenco Marine LED trim tab indicator, and Honda digital controls with BayStar by Dometic hydraulic steering. Dometic supplied the trim tabs. The center console is available in three configurations (base, sport, and fishing). The sport package includes a bimini top, while the fishing model features a T-top. The Seabrook Series is supported by a 10-year transferable limited structural warranty.
www.marine.honda.com
Intrepid Powerboats 427 Nomad SE
Responding to the demand for larger center-console boats, Intrepid Powerboats presents the new 427 Nomad SE (42’7” LOA, 12’8” beam).
Featuring two rows of seating, protected by a composite T-top and a wraparound glass windshield, the 427 Nomad SE is available with twin to quad outboard configurations and is packed with premium amenities such as a hydraulic swim platform, dive doors, and an electric aft sunshade for the cockpit.
The bow area includes seating and a table which can be used for outdoor dining or serve as a spacious sun pad.
www.intrepidpowerboats.com
Pathfinder Boats 2200 TRS 
Pathfinder Boats has thoroughly revamped the 2200 TRS (22’5” LOA, 8’6” beam).
By extending the bay boat’s length by 4 inches and the freeboard by an inch, the 2200 TRS is significantly enhanced compared to earlier models. Other improvements include an in-deck storage locker for cast nets, a larger standard 36-gallon livewell, and an optional 36-gallon release well. Pathfinder has modified the hull for better handling and performance, increasing fuel capacity by 10 gallons to enhance the boat’s range.
The Pathfinder is equipped with a standard 150-hp Yamaha outboard and can be upgraded to a 250-hp outboard, providing a range beyond 260 miles.
www.pathfinderboats.com
Robalo Boats 246 Cayman
Robalo Boats has updated its 246 Cayman and introduced the completely new R230 for the 2024 model year. Enhancements for the 246 Cayman (24’6” LOA, 9’ beam) include a redesigned deck, more seating arrangements, and additional storage. Two insulated livewells in the cockpit along with a 50-liter portable cooler provide options for cold storage and rod storage.
The R230 (23’ LOA, 8’6” beam) joins the 2024 lineup featuring a Hydro Lift multi-angle hull design. The R230 includes a fiberglass hardtop and aluminum-framed windshield as standard. Power comes from a single 250-hp outboard from Yamaha Marine.
www.robalo.com
Sailfish Boats 226 DC
With a spacious cockpit, dual console boats like the Sailfish Boats 226 DC are favored by young families, providing ample seating for everyone.
Seating arrangements include an aft flip-up bench seat, a lounge seat, starboard aft-facing seating, and a captain’s chair. The dual console design allows easy access to the roomy bow area. The port side console features a finished head with a Porta Potti, and the console in front of the helm offers storage.
Families will enjoy the swim steps (one equipped with a built-in draining cooler) around the single outboard. Available power sources include Yamaha, Mercury, and Suzuki.
www.sailfishboats.com
Scout Boats 261 XSS
Unveiled at the 2024 Miami International Boat Show, Scout Boats introduced its all-new 261 XSS (26’ LOA, 8’6” beam).
The 261 XSS is an inshore/offshore crossover boasting a large casting deck both fore and aft, with port and starboard aerated baitwells located beneath the transom seats, rods storage compartments, and a console coffin box. Standard features include a fiberglass hardtop with an integrated acrylic windshield and a powder-coated leaning post complete with a cooler. Scout offers an optional Sport Tower upper station.
Capable of accommodating up to 400 horsepower, the 261 XSS features a 17-degree deadrise for a smooth ride.
www.scoutboats.com
Sea Pro Boats 245FLX
The Sea Pro Boats 245FLX is the ideal choice for both offshore fishing and trips to favorite sandbars, featuring a versatile deep-V hull. Easy to trailer and budget-friendly, the 245FLX (23’9” LOA, 8’10” beam) includes a standard fiberglass hardtop with an integrated windshield, a 12-inch Simrad MFD, Audison marine audio system, and a tilt helm with power steering. The single-engine Sea Pro has a rating of up to 350 horsepower, with buyers able to choose an outboard from Yamaha, Suzuki, or Mercury. As a “Sandbar Boat,” it provides ample seating with two captain chairs, port and starboard stern seating, and a transom bench seat.
www.seapromfg.com
Sea Vee Boats 400Z
Replacing the 390B, the all-new 400Z (39’4” LOA, 11’3” beam) from Sea Vee Boats features a console that is 6” wider than its predecessor.
The additional space is utilized to integrate two 24” multifunction displays on the dashboard. A forward sliding door allows entry to the cabin, which is equipped with a molded sink, and buyers can opt for an electrically operated toilet. The aft cockpit area features livewells, fish boxes, and storage units. The bow section includes a 161-gallon fully insulated fish box, rod lockers, and more storage solutions. The 400Z can be outfitted with triple or quad outboards.
www.seaveeboats.com