2006 Sea Pro 238 Center Console

The 238 Center Console hits a sweet spot—big enough to run offshore on the right day, yet still easy to trailer, launch, and tuck into a tight slip. Sea Pro gave this hull a solid, weighty feel, so it lands soft in a chop and tracks straight when you’re trolling or drifting a live bait. The layout is simple and practical: wide, clean walkarounds, high gunwales for security, and plenty of room at the bow to cast or throw a cast net. At the helm, the sightlines are excellent whether you’re on the leaning post or standing on the footrest, and the console has enough space to add extra electronics or storage to suit your style.

For these waters, the 238’s hull design is a real asset. It has enough deadrise and heft to handle afternoon wind chop in the sounds and nearshore reefs, while the relatively shallow draft lets you slide into creeks, marsh edges, and skinny flats when you’re chasing drum or flounder. The center console layout makes it easy to work all sides of the boat around docks, jetties, and artificial reefs. It’s also a comfortable platform for family sandbar days, with secure freeboard and open deck space for coolers, beach gear, and swimmers climbing in and out all day.