2018 Jarrett Bay 27 CC

Step aboard this 27 and you instantly feel that custom Carolina pedigree in the sheer line and bow flare. She’s got the stance of a much bigger boat, yet still spins and backs down like a skiff. The helm layout is clean and purposeful, with sightlines that make running in a tight inlet or on a crowded rip feel easy. Underway, the ride is dry and confident, helped along by her sharp entry and thoughtful weight distribution. Wide walkaround space, toe rails, and substantial coaming bolsters make working a spread or casting a breeze. Every hatch feels solid, drains are neatly finished, and the overall fit and finish tell you this hull was built by craftsmen who fish hard themselves.

In this region, you need a center console that can handle a sloppy afternoon chop yet still float shallow enough to work nearshore structure and inshore edges. This 27 hits that sweet spot. The hull form softens head seas and quartering slop when the breeze pipes up, while the size keeps fuel burn manageable on long runs to distant reefs or rips. Its open cockpit and easy 360-degree fishability suit everything from live-baiting along the beaches to trolling offshore temperature breaks. With quality construction and a dependable single outboard, it’s a practical, capable platform for local conditions that can also stretch its legs when the forecast cooperates.