Bass Fishing Boats

Bass Fishing Boats

An older usage of the term “bass boat” refers to a type of sport fishing boat once popular for fishing for striped bass off the Atlantic coast of the United States. These bass boats were about 25 feet long and featured a hull form similar to a New England lobster boat with a sharp entry, rounded bilges, and relatively little deadrise at the stern. They were powered with inboard engines and had a top speed of about 20 knots. The typical deck configuration featured a long cockpit with a windshield at the forward end and a cuddy cabin in the bow. Examples still in production include the Fortier 26 and the Dyer 29. Some outboard-powered sport fishing boats emulate bass boat styling including the Steiger Craft Block Islands and the Parker 2310 and 2510; however, these boats have a more sharply V’ed hull form and are designed for higher speeds.

Bass Fishing Boats

Bass Fishing Boats

Bass Fishing Boats

Bass Fishing Boats

Bass Fishing Boats

Bass Fishing Boats

Bass Fishing Boats

Bass Fishing Boats

Bass Fishing Boats

Bass Fishing Boats

Bass Fishing Boats

Bass Fishing Boats

Bass Fishing Boats