Center Console is a type of single decked open hull boat where the console of the boat is in the center of the boat, there is no cabin and the boat deck surrounds the console so that a person on the boat can walk all around the boat from stern to bow with ease. The console of a boat is where all the controls are including steering, ignition, trim control, radio and other electronic devices, switches etc. the console may have a small storage space which can include a head. In general there is no weather protection or berths so is not good for cruising. The console may have a T Top cover to provide limited relief from the sun and rain but some fishermen do not like it because it interferes with casting. Most center consoles are powered by outboard motors. A permanent covering over a compartment or a hull[1]. On a boat or ship, the primary deck is the horizontal structure which forms the lid of the hull, which both strengthens the hull and serves as the primary working surface. ... Some pleasure craft boats in a harbor in Miami Beach, Florida. ... A cabin is an enclosed room in a ship. ... The head is a ships water closet (toilet). ... An outboard motor is a propulsion system for boats. ...

A Center Console boat is popular with recreational fishermen as they can fight fish with ease and walk around the boat while doing so. Because of the large deck space, it is a good utility boat and also popular as small boat on a large ship.

Center console boats may range in length from 15 feet to about 45 feet.