31

North Coast, a now defunct Hyannis, MA, builder of sportfishing boats, got it right when they came out with the North Coast 31, a handsome tournament fisherman with a big cockpit and generous cabin accommodations. Notably, the hull was designed by C.J. Jannace, the naval architect who designed all of Blackfin’s deep-V boats. Construction is solid fiberglass, and a hard outboard reverse chine reduces the deep-V roll while adding stability at rest. The 31’s cockpit includes a circulating baitwell and a pair of 5-foot, lift-out fish boxes. Trim tabs are recessed, but the outboard rudders extend slightly behind the transom. A pair of bait boxes sit at the front of the cockpit, doubling as steps up to the side decks. The tackle center includes a sink, cold storage, and cabinets. Visibility from the raised helm deck is excellent, and the large console permits flush-mounting a full array of electronic add-ons. Below, the well-finished cabin has a convertible dinette forward, compact galley, and a shower stall in the head. Twin 250hp Cummins diesels cruise the North Coast 31 in the mid 20s. Blackfin later acquired the molds to this model and briefly marketed her as the 31 Combi.