2021 Yellowfin 24 Bay

Step aboard and you’ll immediately see why this 24 Bay has such a loyal following. The wide casting decks and clean, uncluttered cockpit give you room to work fish from bow to stern without tripping over gear. High gunwales and confident freeboard help keep the crew dry when the wind kicks up, while the stepped hull lets you jump on plane quickly and stay there in sloppy chop. The helm is laid out so everything falls right to hand, from trim tabs to livewell controls, with excellent sightlines whether you’re idling the flats or running hard. Plenty of smart storage keeps tackle, safety gear, and rods tucked away yet instantly accessible.

This 24 Bay is tailor-made for the mix of shallow flats, inlets, and nearshore reefs found in these waters. The draft is skinny enough to slide across sandbars and grass beds in search of tailing fish, yet the hull still has the length and deadrise to comfortably handle afternoon sea breezes and boat traffic. It’s small enough to sneak into quiet backwaters, but big enough for quick runs offshore on the right day. Long runs between spots are efficient, and the layout makes it easy to work multiple anglers around the boat when the bite turns on.