2022 Front Runner 26 Center Console

Step aboard and you’ll notice how much usable space Front Runner squeezed into 26 feet. The wide, uncluttered cockpit makes it easy to work a fish all the way around the bow, yet there’s still plenty of comfortable seating for family days. The finish work stands out: clean, polished hardware, tight stitching, and gelcoat that looks wet even on the trailer. Inside the console, the head compartment is surprisingly roomy for quick changes or extra dry storage. High gunwales give a secure, tucked-in feel offshore, and the hull’s sharp entry bridges chop without drenching the crew. It’s the kind of boat that feels bigger than its length the moment you leave the dock.

This 26-foot center console is a sweet spot for waters where conditions can shift from glassy to choppy in a single outing. The stepped hull and substantial bow flare help soften afternoon wind chop while keeping spray down on longer runs to the reefs or barrier islands. Its size is ideal for navigating shallower bays and tighter marinas, yet it has the range and ride to comfortably cross open stretches when the forecast cooperates. Twin power offers confident hole shot around pass currents and sandbars, plus the redundancy you want offshore. For anglers, the layout lets you troll the nearshore edges in the morning, then switch to sandbar duty with the family in the afternoon without feeling over- or under-boated.