2022 BlackJack 224

Step aboard and you’ll see why the 224 has such a loyal following. The wide bow deck gives you plenty of casting room, but it’s just as comfortable for family lounging with cushioned seating and backrests that pop in when it’s time to relax. The helm layout is clean and modern, with ample space for your electronics, easy-to-reach switches, and solid, stainless hardware throughout. Deep, insulated fish boxes and a roomy livewell keep your catch and bait dialed in, while under-gunwale rod storage keeps decks uncluttered. High freeboard for a bay boat adds a sense of security when the chop kicks up, and the fit-and-finish—from gelcoat to upholstery—shows off the semi-custom feel BlackJack owners love.

In these waters, you need a hull that can handle lumpy chop in the sound yet still sneak across shallow flats, and the 224 shines at both. Its sharp entry and Carolina-style flare soften the ride when afternoon sea breezes stack up the waves, while the relatively shallow draft lets you work creeks, bays, and marsh edges without sweating the depth finder. Long, level casting decks are ideal for sight-fishing reds, trout, or drum, and the stable platform makes poling or working a trolling motor a pleasure. With efficient power and plenty of range, it’s equally at home running to distant oyster bars as it is spending a full day hopping sandbars with the family.