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I wrote this the way I shop boats with clients: by how we actually use them here—running from Old River past the Flora-Bama, sliding into the anchorage at Fort McRee, hopping over to Pensacola Beach, or easing into a slip for dinner and a show at The Wharf in Orange Beach. On practice days, we idle just off the shoreline to watch the Blue Angels carve blue arcs across the sky. That’s the rhythm. These boats fit it.

Quick note on pricing: I’m listing 2025 MSRP or current dealer asking ranges where publicly available; exact numbers move with power, options, freight, and dealer adds.

Best Day Boats for Perdido Key (2025)

Best Value for Price — Sea Hunt Ultra 265 SE

Typical 2025 pricing: starts around $148,250 MSRP; many dealer listings run $142k–$176k depending on rig. 
Why here: Plenty of freeboard for a choppy run across the pass, family-friendly bow seating for sandbar days at Fort McRee, and enough livewell/rod storage for morning trout around Old River and an afternoon cruise to The Wharf.

Best All-Around Dual Console — Boston Whaler 280 Vantage

Typical 2025 pricing: dealer asks often $210k–$470k depending on engines and options.
Why here: Unsinkable pedigree, deep seating, dive door for easy sandbar access, and a legit offshore ride if the Gulf lays down after lunch.

Best Luxury Dual Console — Grady-White Freedom 285

Typical 2025 pricing: recent retail posting at $390,975; market listings show a wide range with options. 
Why here: Impeccable fit and finish, massive hardtop coverage, and the softest landings when you’re sprinting home from Pensacola Beach ahead of an afternoon squall.

Best Rough-Water Ride (Cat) — World Cat 280DC-X

Typical 2025 pricing: many new/late-model listings run roughly $155k–$210k (options, year, and power swing this). 
Why here: Twin-hull stability for watching the Blue Angels on a breezy day; loads of seating and a protected helm for mixed-crew comfort.

Best for Fishing First — Regulator 28

Typical 2025 pricing: dealer/market listings commonly $339k–$447k when well-optioned. 
Why here: Big-water composure, deep cockpit, and serious livewell/insulated box capacity. The boat you take when you’ll troll just past the Pass at daylight and still make the raft-up at Fort McRee by noon.

Best Big-Water Power (Speed & Range) — Invincible 33 (Open Fisherman or Catamaran)

Typical 2025 pricing: Open Fisherman examples around $425k; 33 Cat listings commonly $399k–$550k+.
Why here: Twin-stepped mono or twin-sponson cat efficiency for long Gulf runs, yet still “day-boatable” for Flora-Bama sunsets.

Best Shade & Weather Protection (Enclosed) — Jeanneau NC 895 (Series 2)

Typical 2025 pricing: recent 2025 listing around $361,644; broader market ranges vary. 
Why here: Pilothouse comfort, sliding doors, and a proper salon for rainy-day plans—great for spring cold fronts and winter sunshine cruises to Pensacola Beach.

Best for Sleeping Aboard (Weekender) — Cutwater C-288 Coupe

Typical 2025 pricing: factory notes from ~$339,937; dealer MSRPs around $346k–$376k with options. 
Why here: True cabin, enclosed head with shower, generator/AC options. Cozy overnighters after a twilight dock-and-dine at The Wharf.

Best Bathrooms (Spacious Head & Family Layout) — Pursuit DC 266

Typical 2025 pricing: multiple dealers show ~$247,500; premium packages higher. 
Why here: One of the best head compartments in a sub-27' dual console, terrific upholstery, and tidy fishability for a mixed day.

Best for Sandbar & Anchorage (Comfort First) — Bennington Q Series 25 (Tritoon)

Typical 2025 pricing: starts ~ $115,275; real-world dealer builds span $115k–$170k+, with loaded 400-hp rigs seen ~$170k–$220k. 
Why here: Miles of seating, double Biminis, easy ladders and gates—perfect for Fort McRee or Robinson Island raft-ups.

Best Price-to-Power (Jet Drive Safety) — Yamaha 255 FSH Sport E / Sport H

Typical 2025 pricing: Sport E MSRP $104,499; the joystick-equipped Sport H runs about $111,999 (E at ~$99,699 referenced by media). 
Why here: No props in the water around swimmers or sea grass, shallow draft for back-bay exploring, and easy docking when a north wind stacks up the Marina Road slips.

Best “Do-Everything” 30' Center Console — Cobia 301 CC

Typical 2025 pricing: factory base MSRP ~$148,999; well-equipped dealer boats often $300k–$370k. 
Why here: Big cockpit, inward-opening side door, family comforts, and a sweet spot for offshore mornings with a civilized afternoon at Flora-Bama Yacht Club.

Best Dual-Console Sun & Rain Protection — Scout 277 Dorado

Typical 2025 pricing: factory “Starting at $324,070”; dealer asks vary widely. 
Why here: Elegant hardtop, deep seating, convertible lounge, and lots of shade for long days people-watching off Pensacola Beach.

How I match boats to your Perdido Key life

• If your weekends are mostly sandbar & friends: Start with Bennington Q 25 or Sea Ray SDX 270 Outboard (common new-build asks for the SDX 270 hover ~$150k). 

• If you split family days and offshore: Look hard at Pursuit DC 266, Boston Whaler 280 Vantage, Grady-White Freedom 285, Scout 277 Dorado, or World Cat 280DC-X—each gives you shade, seating, a proper head, and enough hull for a run outside. 

• If tournament culture and long Gulf runs call to you: Regulator 28 and Invincible 33 deliver the pace and range. 

A few local fit checks 

1. Slip & trailer realities: Can you keep it at your property, or do you prefer a Marina or Perdido Key lift?

2. Pass days vs. back-bay days: If you’ll be outside the pass often, hull and deadrise matter more than lounge layouts.

3. Shade or speed: For Blue Angels viewing and all-day raft-ups, pick hardtop coverage (or a pilothouse) over raw mph.

4. Beach-to-dinner transitions: Swim ladder height, rinse options, and a decent head mean spontaneous dinners without a shore stop.

If you want to pair the right boat with the right waterfront address—a slip-ready home, a lift on Old River, or a condo near marina life—start your search with me at www.searchthegulf.com. I live this every day, and I’d love to help you dial in both the boat and the home base.

Pricing shown reflects public 2025 MSRPs and current dealer asks at time of writing; availability and numbers change quickly with engines, electronics, and freight. I’ll verify current options with you before we make moves.

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