Vector 2596 Center Console

Introduced in 2000, the Hydra-Sports Vector 2596 is a high-caliber fishing boat with mega-wide 9'7" beam—spacious, well-rigged, and built like a small tank. Only a few 26-footers have as much beam as the Vector 2596, and her expansive deck layout has plenty of room for the whole team. (Note that the vast majority of 26-foot center consoles are designed to be trailerable which mandates a beam no wider than 8 feet, 6 inches.) While the wide beam adds to her popularity, it also degrades fuel efficiency and, at least to some extent, head-sea performance. Hull construction is solid fiberglass with an integral bracket/dive platform and a Kevlar-reinforced laminate. A factory T-top and leaning post with bolster seating were standard, and a portable head is stashed in the console. Additional features include a 50-gallon livewell at the transom, two insulated fish boxes (forward), lockable rod storage, foldaway stern seat, removable cooler, cockpit bolsters, raw-water washdown, trim tabs, transom door, and tackle storage drawers. A quality boat with a price to match, twin 225hp Yamaha outboards cruise at 26–28 knots and reach 40+ wide open.