30 Express

The Rampage 30 is one of the new-generation Rampage designs introduced in 1999 by the company’s new owner, KCS Inc. (which also owns Wisconsin-based Cruisers Yachts). Built on a fully cored hull with a relatively wide beam, the Rampage 30 is a rugged and well-finished boat that compares well with other high-end express fishermen her size. The cockpit comes with a 38-gallon transom livewell, a big in-deck fish box, transom door and gate, and a lockable tackle center. For engine access, the entire bridge deck can be raised on a hydraulic lift. Below deck, the cherrywood interior of the Rampage 30 is surprisingly plush for a fishing boat with berths for four and premium furnishings and hardware. Carpeting is standard, but an optional teak and holly sole adds even more class to this upscale interior. Additional features include a tilt-away helm, bow pulpit, lighted engine compartment, trim tabs, raw-water washdown, underwater exhausts, and cockpit rod storage. An expensive boat in her day, twin 315hp Yanmar diesels cruise the Rampage 30 Express in the mid 20s with a top speed close to 30 knots.