2013 NauticStar 231 CC

Step aboard and you’ll notice how roomy this 23-footer feels, with a smart layout that lets anglers and family share the same deck without getting in each other’s way. The forward seating can double as lounging space or casting platforms, and the deep freeboard adds a reassuring sense of security when the chop picks up. Storage is generous, with compartments for gear and a dedicated spot for your catch. The helm is clean and ergonomic, with everything within easy reach, so long runs stay comfortable. Add in the cushioned leaning post, transom seating, and swim platform, and this 231 CC easily transitions from early-morning fishing missions to relaxed afternoon sandbar sessions.

Waters here can shift from skinny back bays to open, wind-blown stretches in a single outing, and the 231 CC is built for that kind of variety. Its moderate draft lets you slide over shallower flats to chase inshore species, while the hull has enough heft and deadrise to handle afternoon chop with confidence. The open deck and plentiful rod storage make it practical for serious fishing, yet the comfortable seating and forward lounge areas keep crew and family happy on pleasure cruises. It’s the kind of versatile center console that suits both weekday escapes and full-day weekend adventures in these conditions.