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The KUSH 370 Catamaran


Where luxury boating meets Orange Beach waterfront living


Kush Catamaran Boat Orange Beach Alabama Gulf Coast Boating Fishing Luxury

There is a particular kind of morning in Orange Beach when the water is smooth, the sky is beginning to blush and a beautiful boat slips quietly away from a private dock. The engines settle into their rhythm, the bow turns toward Perdido Pass and, almost instantly, the house and boat become part of the same story.

That is what I think about when I look at the KUSH 370 Catamaran.

This 37-foot luxury center-console catamaran feels especially well suited to the Alabama Gulf Coast because it can move comfortably between the many ways we enjoy the water here. It can be an offshore fishing boat before sunrise, an…

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Sportfishing Yachts From Ono Island to Perdido Pass | Orange Beach

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When the Sportfishing Fleet Passes Ono Island

A few unforgettable moments at Perdido Pass—and what these offshore yachts reveal about boating access, air draft and waterfront real estate in Orange Beach.

Original photography by Meredith · Perdido Pass, Orange Beach, Alabama


Ono Island Sportfishing Yacht Boats and Luxury Homes For Sale

I took these photographs at Perdido Pass only moments after the sportfishing yachts had traveled past Ono Island. Their towers rose above the horizon, outriggers angled into the blue and bows pressed through the current as the fleet moved beneath the bridge and toward the open Gulf of America.

It was one of those Orange Beach scenes that makes…

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Gulf Coast Real Estate and Lifestyle

What Is Big Game Fishing, and Why Orange Beach and Ono Island Feel Made for It


Big Game Fishing Gulf Coast When people say “big game fishing,” they are usually talking about offshore fishing that targets fast, powerful, open-water species that run long, hit hard, and test both equipment and crew. Around Orange Beach, it is more than a hobby. It is a seasonal rhythm you can feel at the docks, at the weigh-ins, and even in the way boat-ready homes hold their value. And from Ono Island, that offshore world can feel surprisingly close, with protected water at home and big-water opportunity nearby.

“If you want to understand big game fishing, don’t start with the fish. Start with the morning. The quiet…

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Orange Beach — Offshore tradition, year-round lifestyle

Mobile Big Game Fishing Club in Orange Beach, Alabama: the offshore community that feels like home


When someone tells me they love offshore fishing and they’re thinking about planting roots on the Gulf Coast, the next question is usually the same: where do I meet other serious saltwater anglers, the kind of people who run when the window opens and appreciate the discipline behind a clean wake and a well-run cockpit.

MBGFC Orange Beach Alabama Fishing Club

In Orange Beach, the answer I keep coming back to is the Mobile Big Game Fishing Club (MBGFC). It’s not just a tournament organization. It’s a living piece of Gulf history, a place where seamanship, conservation, and tradition are still the…

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Top Gulf Coast Elite Center Console Fishing Boats With Mezzanine Seating

By Meredith Folger Amon
www.searchthegulf.com

Center Console Gulf Coast Fishing Boats

If you spend time around serious boaters on the Gulf Coast, you’ve probably noticed the same thing I have: the modern center console has evolved into a true luxury offshore platform—without losing what makes it a fishing machine.

When you add mezzanine seating (that elevated lounge behind the helm), you get the best of both worlds: hardcore fishability plus a layout that’s genuinely comfortable for family and friends.

“Mezzanine seating is the sweet spot—it turns a pure fishing machine into a boat you actually want to spend all day on.” — Meredith Folger Amon

What Mezzanine Seating Really Means (and Why It…

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Regulator Boats in Orange Beach, Alabama: My Local Guide for Ono Island Boaters

Regulator Fishing Boat Orange Beach Alabama

When I’m walking the docks in Orange Beach — https://www.searchthegulf.com/orange-beach/, a Regulator always gets my attention. They have a clean, purposeful profile that feels influenced by real offshore use, not just showroom aesthetics. Around our marinas and lift systems, I also notice how often Regulators are paired with serious outboards (like the Yamaha XTO Offshore setup) and sturdy hardware that signals “built to run when the Gulf isn’t glass.”

“Regulator is the boat you buy when you care more about ride quality and build integrity than chasing trends.” — A friend's take after a windy winter run out of Perdido Pass

Why Regulator fits the…

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Yellowfin Center Console in Orange Beach, Alabama: The Offshore Fishing Boat Buyers Ask About

I snapped these photos in Orange Beach on a crystal-clear day, and if you know boats, you probably noticed it immediately: this is a Yellowfin-style offshore center console built for speed, range, and serious Gulf fishing.

Yellowfin center console running near Orange Beach Alabama


Some boats look like recreation. A Yellowfin looks like intention. Meredith Folger Amon

From the hull profile, the hardtop, the outrigger setup, this is a Yellowfin center console. It is most consistent with the popular 29 to 32-foot class that’s common in our area.

Approximate size, beam, and draft

Note: Specs vary by model year, power, and load. These ranges reflect what I typically see for Yellowfin-class…

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Boating and Yachting in Orange Beach and Ono Island: A Local Guide to Sizes, Bridge Clearances, Fishing, and Real-World Tradeoffs

Orange Beach Alabama Fishing Yachts

When people ask me where boating truly clicks on the Gulf Coast, I point to Orange Beach and Ono Island. The lifestyle here is pitch-perfect: quick runs to Perdido Pass, calm-water back-bay afternoons, and serious offshore fishing when the weather window opens. The tradeoff is that our “incredible access” comes with very specific logistics, especially bridge clearance, canal depth, tide swings, and where you plan to keep your boat.

“The best boat is the one that fits your water, your bridge, and your week.”

— A neighbor’s rule of thumb that has saved people a lot of money

This guide is my…

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My Top Pick for 2026: The Gulf Coast Center Console I’d Choose for Orange Beach

When I think about a “do-it-all” center console for Orange Beach, I picture early-morning runs past Perdido Pass, a short steep chop on the way to the rigs, and that clean salt-bright air that makes everything feel sharper. For 2026, my top pick is the Regulator 37 rigged with triple offshore outboards. It’s the rare boat that reads like a serious fishing machine, but lives like a refined day boat when the plan shifts from lines-in to cruising. Orange Beach Alabama Center Console Boats

 

“If the forecast is honest, you want a hull that feels calm even when the Gulf is not.”

— A neighbor who runs offshore year-round out of Orange Beach

Why the Regulator 37 works so well…

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