2016 BlackJack 256 Bay

Step aboard and you’ll notice how the 256’s wide beam carries forward, giving you a massive, stable casting platform at both ends. The high freeboard for a bay boat keeps everyone more secure when the chop picks up, yet it still slips into skinny water with ease. Deep, insulated fish boxes and a cavernous forward coffin box mean you can chase tarpon at sunrise and still have room for the family’s sand toys by afternoon. The helm layout leaves plenty of room to add your own electronics or custom touches down the road. Thoughtful touches like toe-kicks, rounded coamings, and smart rod storage make long days on the water easier on both anglers and crew.

This 256 Bay shines in waters where you might run 25 miles in open chop, then slide into a knee-deep flat or creek. The sharp entry and stepped hull soften the ride when the breeze is up, while the shallow draft and jack plate let you ease over bars and into tucked-away coves. It’s equally at home drifting passes for big fish or pulling double duty as a family sandbar boat with generous seating and storage. Efficient performance with a single outboard keeps operating costs in check, yet you still have the range and speed to explore a wide stretch of coastline and nearshore structure.