243cc


BAY BOAT

The Everglades 243cc is the industry leader in the bay boat market, and has been since its debut.

Add an optional GPS-enabled trolling motor and you'll never need to anchor again. Optional jackplate and lifting platforms allow you to get into those shallow spots that most boats this size don't dare. By adding the optional, patent-pending upper station to your standard-equipment hardtop you'll spot fish you never even knew were there.

The low-profile, powder-coated bow rails and pop-up cleats combine with the casting platform/bow seating to make cast-netting live bait a breeze! The most comfortable place to sit on any boat while underway is the stern and the 243cc provides two incredible foldaway seats on either side of the livewell. When not in use, fold the seatbacks down to use the huge aft casting deck. So, whether you want to fish the back country or run 30 miles offshore, the 243cc can satisfy your requirements. This boat is guaranteed to spoil you!

Everglades 243CC Center Console Bay Boat
Woman sitting in rear bow seat of 243cc
Fishing near shore in 243cc
Fishing from front bow of 243 with wife in the upper station
LOA w/o Engine 24'3"
LOA w/ Engine 25'8"
Beam  8'2"
Draft Hull Only 16"
Draft Engine Down 31"
Deadrise at Transom 19°
Transom Height 30"
Dry Weight Standard w/ Engine (approx) 4,750lbs
Weight w/ Options, Fuel & Water (approx) 5,650lbs
Max HP Capacity 300HP
Fuel Capacity 82 gal
Water Capacity 9 gal
Livewell Capacity 36 gal
Bridge Clearance to Hardtop 7'5"
Bridge Clearance to Radar 8'8"

CONSTRUCTION

  • Unsinkable

  • Lifetime hull warranty and 3 year component warranty

  • Variable deadrise deep v-hull

  • Patented closed molded RAMCAP® construction process

  • NMMA Certified

  • Self-bailing cockpit

  • No wood construction

  • High density, closed cell, structural foam flotation

  • Hull laminate - premium gel coat, vinyl-ester barrier and knitted bi-axle fiberglass

  • High density composite transom

  • Hull liner and deck mated perfectly for a rigid one-piece construction, adding to its long term durability

  • Hull liner completely finished inside

  • Molded-in diamond non-skid

  • Rigging troughs - molded-in and oversized for easy access

  • ABS backing used to receive self tapping screws and bolts

  • Aluminum framework fabricated in-house, sand blasted then powder coated using premium marine grade materials

  • Wire harnesses - manufactured in-house using marine grade materials

  • Circuit protection - circuit breakers or fuses protect all electrical circuits

  • Heavy-duty rub rail with 316 stainless steel insert and end caps

  • 316 cast stainless steel and chrome plated fasteners for additional corrosion and stain resistance

  • All hardware bedded or gasketed to resist corrosion

  • Heavy-duty, welded bow and stern eyes, bedded and sealed in polyurethane

  • Bronze high speed intake strainers

  • Transhield™ shipping cover

CONSOLE

  • Premier audio package - Fusion 770 control head with bluetooth & JL M-series speakers, JL amplifier and subwoofer

  • Patented hydraulic sliding windshield with tempered glass and intelligent wiper & washer system

  • Console glove box/storage bin

     

  • Console power port 20A - 12VDC 

  • Stainless steel drink holders (2)

  • Compass

  • Stainless steel steering wheel

  • Molded-in fiberglass footrest at the helm

  • Head compartment with storage and porta potty

HARDTOP

  • Fiberglass hardtop with aluminum powder-coated frame includes LED lights, spreader lights, electronics box, (4) rod holders, ski pylon

  • Canvas life jacket storage in hard top

DECK / COCKPIT

  • Full spectrum LED lights

  • Anti-Fatigue helm pad - mocha or storm gray

  • 6" pull-up cleats cast 316 stainless steel & through bolted (6)

  • Stainless steel drink holders

  • Recessed cockpit drains

  • Low profile aluminum powder-coated bow rails

     

  • Fiberglass swim platform with hideaway telescoping ladder grab rail

  • Cockpit coaming bolsters

  • Forward console seating

  • Bow seating with cushions and storage

  • Removable bow filler with cushion

  • Stern seats with folding backrest that converts to casting platform

  • Helm seat with armrest

MECHANICAL & ELECTRICAL

  • Automatic bilge pump(s)

  • High-water alarm

  • LED full spectrum lighting

  • LED anchor light & navigation lights

  • LED courtesy lighting

  • Electric horn

  • Engine starting battery bank with charging system

  • House battery bank with charging system

  • Stainless steel trim tabs with position indicator and auto retract (single cylinder)

  • Raw-water and Fresh-water washdown spigots

FISHABILITY

  • Yeti® Cooler - 65qt

  • Circulating livewell with light & clear acrylic lid with stainless steel friction hinges and latch - 36gal

  • Fish box (fwd.) - 67gal

  • Rod holders (4)

  • Rod/cup holders (4)

  • Under gunwale power ports - 30A

  • Under gunwale rod racks - (4) total, (2) on each side

  • Storage lockers on port and starboard side

  • Retractable cooler compartment

  • Tackle lockers

  • Lockable rod storage

ENGINE PACKAGE

  • Yamaha Single 300hp with EPS

  • Helm Master EX with EPS & Auto pilot

  • Helm Master EX with EPS, Auto pilot & Joystick

OPTIONS

  • JL M6 Series LED Speaker upgrade

  • LED Underwater Lights

  • King fish rod holders

  • Outrigger quick-cam cleats

  • GEMLUX® Outrigger Package - 18' poles

  • Fishing package: T&H Atlas™ Jack plate, 8' Power Pole®, Trolling motor with iPilot® and charger

  • T&H Atlas™ jack plate

  • Minn Kota® Riptide iPilot Trolling motor

  • 8' Power Pole Blade® black or white

  • Additional power pole 8' (requires twin lifting platforms)

  • Trolling motor ready with 110VAC charger

  • Twin lifting platforms

  • Additional swim platform with ladder

  • Heavy-duty tow eye

  • Leaning post with 4 rod holders

  • Under helm seat storage drawer

  • Sport station: 3 position sliding sun roof/helm seat, poly cup holders, footrest, trim tab indicators, Garmin GHS 11 wired handset, Garmin 8610 Additional screen

CANVAS & UPHOLSTERY

  • Upholstery colors: solid white, solid almond, or solid flagstone

  • Canvas colors: black, blue, silver, tan and white

  • Canvas package: leaning post/helm seat cover, forward console seat cover & console cover

  • Cooler cushion

  • Upper station cover

  • Mooring cover

  • Mediterranean bow shade - white

Gel Coat & Paint

  • All gel coat color options can be to the waterline or complete hull

  • Hardtop undersides can be matched to hull color (gelcoat only)

  • Ice Blue, Sky Blue, Seafoam Green, Whisper Gray, Caribbean Blue, White (Standard no charge)

  • See your local dealer for an Everglades Awlgrip® paint chart

  • Premium powder coating to match hull color (gelcoat only)

  • Black powder coating

Everglades 243cc Color Options

ELECTRONICS

  • Garmin Basic Package: VHF 215, Single Display GPSMAP® 8612xsv Chart plotter, B175HW Transducer

  • Garmin Premium Package: VHF 215, Single Display GPSMAP® 8612xsv Chart plotter, Chirp Transducers B175H & B175L, Radar Fantom 24

  • GXM 54 SiriusXM marine weather receiver (requires subscription)

 

 

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