2008 Stanley 270 Pilot House

Step aboard and you can feel this hull was built for serious work, then finished for long, comfortable days on the water. The welded aluminum decks are easy to wash down after a full cooler and a busy fish-cleaning session. High, secure gunwales give everyone confidence when the lake kicks up, and the rugged bow design parts chop instead of pounding through it. Inside the pilothouse, sliding windows and wide sightlines keep you connected to the action while staying out of the spray. There’s enough room to spread out gear, rig lines on a flat surface, and tuck extra tackle and safety equipment into smart storage spots so the cockpit stays clear when it’s time to fight a fish.

This 27-foot pilot house design shines on big, open freshwater where conditions can change quickly. The enclosed wheelhouse means you can extend your season well into the shoulder months, trolling in comfort when others are still on the trailer. Aluminum construction shrugs off debris, rocky shorelines, and frequent trailering to different ramps. The generous beam and stable hull are ideal for running multiple lines, downriggers, and planer boards while still leaving space for the crew to move safely. With twin outboards, you have the redundancy and power to run offshore, cross big stretches efficiently, and still throttle back for slow, controlled passes over structure.