The offshore boat market is shifting. For a number of saltwater ­fishing-boat builders, dual-console (DC) models now represent their fastest growing sales category. It seems that many boat buyers, who ...

About six years ago, Stu Jones, president of the Florida Powerboat Club, was facing a critical crossroad in the organization’s history. Should he restructure his poker runs to encourage owners of ...

The center-console is unbeatable when it comes to effective big-water fishing. The basic concept emerged decades ago, providing 360 degrees of access to the rail, making the timeless design a natural ...

Formula actually offers two versions of the 387—the CCS (with “S” standing for sport) model is for people who want a fast and agile cruiser, with a focus on comfortable seating. But the CCF was ...

Not so long ago, the center console was all about chasing the big catch miles offshore. Today it’s as much about lounging on cushy sunpads with friends and family, firing up the grill and having a fun ...

Single-skin laminate “membrane” designtransfers loads to low-section frames, eliminating need for core in the hull. Low-section frames can be easily moved and re-engineered to accommodate customized ...

A Homestead-based boat manufacturer is expanding operations to Fort Pierce with a land purchase at a former citrus packing site, the company announced. Contender Boats will operate a ...

When it comes to shopping for an offshore center-console boat, you can look at brochures, watch videos and visit dealerships. In the absence of winter and spring boat shows, expect dealer workshops to ...