2014 Cobia 256 Center Console

Step aboard and you’ll feel how beamy and secure this 25-footer is, with high gunwales that keep crew comfortable when seas stack up. The helm layout gives you excellent sightlines forward and aft, and there’s plenty of room on the dash for modern electronics. Up front, the wraparound seating with removable cushions easily shifts from casting deck to lounge area, and there’s a roomy head compartment in the console for longer days offshore. Wide walkaround space lets anglers move from bow to stern without tangling lines, and the transom door and swim ladder make it simple to slip in for a dive or rinse off after a hot day on the water.

This hull really shines in local conditions where afternoon chop and confused wakes are the norm. The sharp entry and solid mid-size footprint help soften the ride when running to offshore structure, yet it’s still easy to trailer and launch at a variety of ramps. With efficient twin power, you can comfortably cover the distance to reefs, wrecks, and nearshore ledges, then throttle back and drift or slow-troll all day. The versatile layout suits everything from early-morning bait runs and nearshore kingfish missions to sandbar rafting and sunset cruises, matching the mixed fishing and family lifestyle common in this area.