2021 Jones Brothers 23 Cape Fisherman

Step aboard and you’ll feel how solid and quiet this 23-footer is, even before you leave the dock. The wide, uncluttered cockpit leaves plenty of room to work a fish around the boat, while high, secure gunwales keep crew comfortable in a chop. Forward, the raised casting deck doubles as relaxed seating with backrests removed, making it easy to switch from serious fishing to sandbar duty. The helm layout is clean and purposeful, with great sightlines whether you’re standing or perched on the leaning post. Dry storage is generous for a boat this size, and the hardware and fittings have that overbuilt, no-rattle feel that Jones Brothers owners love.

This 23 Cape Fisherman shines in waters where conditions can shift quickly from glassy to gnarly. The variable deadrise hull offers a soft, predictable ride when afternoon sea breezes kick up, yet remains shallow enough to work tight along bars, rips, and back-bay channels. Its open layout makes casting to breaking fish a breeze, while the seaworthy bow and flare keep spray down on choppy runs to the next tide line. Fuel efficiency with the matched powerplant extends your range to chase birds on the horizon without worrying about the ride home when the wind turns against you.