28-29

The Southport 28/29 is a top-tier center console with a broad 10'6" beam, wide forward gunnels, and a well-flared bow—a serious sportfishing machine for serious anglers. Introduced in 2005, the 28 was specifically designed for then new heavyweight four-stroke outboards. Out of production in 2009, production resumed in 2012 as the Southport 29 when the company came under new ownership. Standard features include an integrated post with aft-facing seats and 45-gallon livewell, transom livewell, console head compartment with rod storage, bow locker (for anchor windlass), cockpit bolsters, transom rigging station with sink, in-deck fish box (aft), trim tabs, gunnel rod holders, console head compartment with lockable rod storage, cockpit rod storage, fresh and raw water washdowns, and recessed bow rails. The insulated 157-gallon coffin box (with macerator) forward of the console doubles as a sun pad, and the rigging area is lighted by red LED lights for nighttime fishing. Note the twin transom doors. About 40 knots top with Yamaha F250s; 45 knots wide open with Yamaha F300s. The second-generation Southport 292 replaced this boat in 2015.