Dual Console boats for sale

Dual consoles are crossover boats combining many of the features of bowriders with center consoles. These boats are usually equipped for saltwater fishing with sturdy, stable, self-bailing hulls as opposed to bowriders that are not designed for fishing and are typically better suited for cruising on freshwater lakes and protected waterways.

How are Dual Console Boats built?

These vessels are designed and built with a walk-through center passageway running from the stern to bow of the vessel, that divides the boat down the middle, with consoles on either side. Usually, this passageway passes directly through the boat's windshield, which can typically be closed in rough seas and inclement weather. Similarly to center console boats, dual consoles utilize a V-shape hull that can handle seas better than most bowriders, without eliminating seating. They are typically constructed of fiberglass, although there are dual console aluminum and inflatable boats as well.

What type of propulsion do Dual Consoles have?

Unlike bowriders which are generally stern drive, dual consoles are powered almost exclusively by outboard engines, as a defining trait. Dual consoles can be powered by smaller, single outboards all the way up to multiple high-performance racing outboards.

What optional equipment is available for Dual Consoles?

Dual consoles have a wide variety of available equipment options, from custom awnings to fishing gear and a wide variety of power options.

Reasons to buy dual console boats

Dual Console boats are medium-sized, trailerable vessels usually used for time-honored activities such as day cruising, saltwater fishing and watersports. They have a rich legacy as vessels that are sought-after due to their moderate draft and average beam, features that make these vessels exceptionally great for day cruising, saltwater fishing and watersports. The average number of people that can be accommodated onboard dual console boats listed is 11 passengers, with a maximum capacity of 15 guests and crew. Models with more power can take motors up to a whopping 1,200 horsepower, while the most modest models may have as modest as 90 horsepower engines on them (although the average power size is 350 HP).

Of the 600 dual console boats for sale on YachtWorld currently, there are 365 new vessels and 235 used and custom yachts listed by professional brokerages mainly in the following countries: United States, Canada, Mexico, United Kingdom and Spain. Over the past 30 days, there have been 111 dual console boats listed for sale on YachtWorld. The average length of these types of vessels is 26 feet, while they vary in size from 17 feet long for the shortest, to 40 feet for the longest listed vessel. They are constructed by a wide variety of yacht building companies and their hull types include deep vee, modified vee, sea-V2(TM), catamaran and other designs.

The best dual console boats

Some of the best-known, masterful builders of dual console boats presently include: Grady-White, Boston Whaler, Scout, Pursuit and Sailfish. These builders construct dual console boats with outboard-4S, outboard, inboard, inboard/outboard and outboard-2S propulsion systems, available in gas, diesel and other fuel systems. Last month alone, the top 5 brands with the most views for dual console boats on YachtWorld were Boston Whaler, Edgewater, Grady-White, Pursuit and Robalo.

Dual Console boats pricing

Dual Console boats for sale on YachtWorld are listed for an assortment of prices from $14,999 on the relatively moderate end all the way up to $801,601 for the most unique, bespoke yachts. Keep in mind the cost of ownership when considering your budget and the listing price of a yacht for sale.