2026 KingFisher 2825 Coastal Express

Step aboard and you’ll notice how beamy and stable this 28-footer feels, even before you cast off. The enclosed cabin keeps you dry on those chilly dawn runs, with plenty of glass for visibility when you’re threading channels or watching the spread. The big, open aft deck gives your crew room to work the gear without tripping over coolers and tackle, and high gunnels add a sense of security when the chop builds. The quiet four-strokes make conversation easy at cruise, and when you throttle back, this hull settles into a steady drift that’s ideal for working structure, trolling breaks, or dropping crab gear between tides.

This 28-foot aluminum coastal boat is purpose-built for the mixed conditions you see here—everything from flat mornings on the river to lumpy afternoons outside the bar. The deep, predictable hull softens short, stacked waves, while the rugged construction shrugs off log debris and flotsam common in local waterways. Twin outboards provide the punch to run long distances between fishing grounds and ramps, and the kicker lets you troll precisely along current seams and contour lines. With a protected cabin for foul-weather runs and an expansive cockpit for salmon, bottomfish, or crabbing gear, it’s a versatile platform that fits how people actually boat and fish in this region.