2017 Tidewater 230 CC AdventureSold

Step aboard and you’ll notice how beamy and secure this 23-footer feels underfoot. The wide walkaround space and deep freeboard give you confidence when kids, pets, or anglers are moving about. The console layout is clean and intuitive, with everything right where you’d want it when seas get bumpy. Storage is a strong point on this hull: insulated fish boxes, in-floor compartments, and console space let you tuck away gear for a full day without clutter. The T-top offers solid shade and a sturdy grab rail framework, making it easy to move forward even when it’s choppy. It’s the kind of boat that feels bigger than its length when you’re offshore, yet still loads easily at the ramp.

This 23-foot center console is tailor-made for the mix of shallow creeks, inlets, and nearshore structure that define the local waterways. The hull has enough deadrise and heft to soften an afternoon chop outside the inlet, while still floating shallow enough to nose into quiet coves or pull up close to the beach. Its size makes it manageable for single-handed docking in tight marinas, yet it carries the range and stability for runs to nearshore reefs when the forecast cooperates. With a layout that transitions quickly from family cruising to serious fishing, it suits boaters who want one hull that can handle sandbars, intercoastal exploring, and productive days working the nearshore edges.