Heading out into the open ocean for some fantastic fishing? The water can get rough when you go out to sea, so make sure you have a boat that is able to handle the chop. Do you know what to look for in the best center console boats for rough waters? With this helpful guide, you’ll know what features will help to ensure comfort, stability, and performance in heavy chop.
Decent Size
When designed properly (more on that below) even a small boat can handle rough waters. In general though, the larger the craft, the better it will perform when the waves are high. If you expect to be cruising through rough conditions, you will want a boat that is at least 30 feet in length. The larger you go in boat size, the more it will be able to resist the rolling and instability created by large waves. Look for a decent size when shopping for the best center console boats for rough water.
A Well-Designed Hull
Although a larger boat will give smoother performance in general, a small boat with a well-designed hull will give you smoother performance than a large boat with a poorly designed hull. At Scout Boats, we meticulously design all of our hulls in house using our advanced design and engineering department.
This is a phase of the boat-building process that gives us great pride, as our boats are better able to handle and cut through chop with ease. There’s simply no substitute for a great hull design when you are on rough water.
A Dry Ride
Nothing’s worse than being in a boat and getting completely soaked. You need to make sure that the boat you purchase is able to give you a dry ride in both calm and rough conditions. Be sure to test drive the vessel and, if possible, take it through a few wakes to see how well it cuts through the waves. If you notice water splashing into the deck, you will likely not have a pleasant boating experience when you are cutting through open ocean.
Find the Boat You Need for Rough Water
Here are some top picks from Scout to help you over rough waters in high style.
530 LXF
Scout Boats is proudly revolutionizing the boating industry once again, this time with the 530 LXF. This boat has incredible luxury and refinement. It features a world-class hull design that allows it to perform smoothly on the water.
420 LXF
With all the luxury features you expect from Scout, as well as the size and design you need for rough waters, this boat can be your companion on all your adventures. You will have smooth performance and a dry ride that allows you to cherish every moment.
Build Your Scout
If you are looking for a comfortable, luxurious boat for rough water, you can find exactly what you need from Scout. Use our Build Your Scout Tool to create a boat that will keep you happy for years!
