Side console boats

[Trumpeter]

If baitfishing out the back is the main use I'd look at something that has a full floor right to the transom and no rear casting deck, regardless of the steering position. It's annoying having to reach over or step up onto one to grab a rod from a snapper rack or rod holders at the rear, especially with any back complaints.

[barra mick]

I run a topender 455, it has the fuel tank & batteries to offset the weight distribution. the millennium hull is a great ride and very dry. I have had 3 blokes & gear fishing lure fishing, 1 at each end & 1 in the middle. It rides better than my previous savage hull. I tend to leave 2 seats in & 3rd person sits on the esky up front. the hull shape will have more to do with the ride than the offset console.

There extrodinary all round boats....very stable with a two blokes casting lures or bait fishing.

amazing soft ride on your body and a really dry boat.

I took mine through through the kimbely with two dogs and food and water for 15 days and never felt in danger in the boat.

once you go in way you will understand.