2017 2017 246 Cayman

Step aboard and you’ll notice how the wide beam carries forward, giving you an unusually stable platform for a 24-footer when you’ve got a couple of anglers on the bow. The aft casting deck flips into a full-width bench that actually has proper back support, so guests aren’t perching on token cushions. Underfoot, the non-skid and deep toe-kicks make it easy to brace when the chop stands up. At the helm, sightlines are excellent whether you’re running seated or on the leaning post, and the windshield does a nice job of peeling wind off your face. Thoughtful touches like stainless hardware, finished hatches, and substantial grab rails make the whole boat feel tight, quiet, and solid underway.

Waters here demand a hull that can jump from skinny flats to wind-blown open stretches in the same day, and this 24-foot bay design is built for exactly that. The running surface lets you float shallow enough to stalk edge-of-the-flat reds, yet it has the deadrise and length to stay composed when the afternoon breeze stacks the waves up. Generous livewell capacity and organized deck space suit serious inshore work, while the elevated casting decks give clear sightlines over grass and potholes. When it’s time to run the channels with family, the secure seating and dry ride keep everyone comfortable between stops at sandbars and waterfront hangouts.