Top 10 Offshore Center Consoles (33–36 ft) for Orange Beach, Alabama

By Meredith Folger Amon — Licensed in Alabama and Florida

On a good Orange Beach day, you can idle out of Terry Cove, slide past the markers to Perdido Pass, and decide—bluewater dash or Robinson Island raft-up. In this size class, a deep-V center console with triple power gives you the flexibility to do both. The hull softens the afternoon chop, a second-station tower helps thread crowded anchorages, and the range is there when the Gulf window opens. If you’re pairing a boat like this with a home, plan for a 20k–25k lb lift, double-check beam and piling spacing, and think through fuel and shore-power access at the dock.

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Ono Island — https://www.searchthegulf.com/ono-island/
Boating Accommodations — https://www.searchthegulf.com/boating-accommodations-on-the-gulf-coast/

Why this class shines here

• Ride quality: Deep-V mono hulls tame the confused chop between the jetties and Alabama Point.

• Power and pace: Triple outboards make quick work of runs between Old River, Bayou St. John, and the Gulf.

• Tower sightlines: Easier docking during Robinson Island raft-ups and better visibility working the ICW traffic.

• True day-into-offshore: Livewells, fish boxes, and a real head in the console keep the crew comfortable when the day goes long.

My Top 10 Picks (33–36 ft class)

1. Invincible 36 Open Fisherman
   Why I like it: Razor-sharp running attitude offshore, confident at pass speeds, easy to trim for ICW cruise. Excellent rigging space and fishability without giving up forward seating.
   Typical power: Triple 300–400s.
   Notes for docks: 10’ beam class—verify lift bunks for keel pad.

2. Regulator 34
   Why I like it: Classic North Carolina deep-V feel with serious range and a dry ride back through the pass. Clean foredeck and dependable windlass make anchoring painless at Robinson Island.
   Typical power: Twin 425s or triples in lighter spec.

3. Grady-White Canyon 336
   Why I like it: Polished finishes, tall windshield, and a console head that feels like a small powder room. Stable at rest for social raft-ups; still happy in a 2–3’ Gulf chop.
   Typical power: Twin 425s or triples.

4. Everglades 355 CC
   Why I like it: Ramcap construction inspires confidence, and the full-height glass helm with vents is a gift on hot days. Forward lounger plus real toe-kicks for fishing.
   Typical power: Twin 425s or triple 300s.

5. Boston Whaler 350 Outrage
   Why I like it: Rock-solid feel with thoughtful safety details. Joystick and sky-hook make docking and short anchor stops simple.
   Typical power: Triple 300–400s.

6. SeaVee 340Z
   Why I like it: Agility. The stepped Z-hull pops on plane and carves through inlet slop with authority. Great for anglers who still want civilized seating.
   Typical power: Twin 450s or triple 300s.

7. Contender 35 ST
   Why I like it: Tournament-grade layout, big fish boxes, and a hull that rewards good throttle hand through the jetties. Add the forward shade for island time.
   Typical power: Triple 300–400s.

8. Yellowfin 36 Offshore
   Why I like it: Long, lean, and fast. Tracks beautifully in quartering seas and settles quietly when you tuck into Terry Cove for dinner.
   Typical power: Triple 400s.

9. Pursuit S 358
   Why I like it: Blends luxury day-boat comforts with legit offshore bones. Great helm ergonomics, integrated windlass, and a console with a proper head.
   Typical power: Twin 425s or triple 300s.

10. Caymas 341 CC
    Why I like it: Modern running surface, crisp response, and smart storage. The fit-and-finish holds its own at high-end docks around Bayou St. John.
    Typical power: Twin 425s or triple 300s.

Anchoring, Shade, and Comfort: What I Spec

• Easiest anchor systems: Through-stem stainless anchor, recessed roller, power windlass with helm and foot-switch controls, plus a bow cleat positioned to avoid rub-rail scuffing.

• Shade for heat or pop-up rain: Extended hardtop with aft sun-shade, forward bow shade, and windshield vents; add side curtains for shoulder seasons.

• Dockside control: Joystick + bow thruster simplifies slips with wind off the beam.

• Stability at rest: Consider a Seakeeper 2/3 if your raft-ups or sandbar days run long.

• Crew comfort: A console head with sink and pull-out sprayer changes the whole day. Freshwater washdown forward and aft keeps the deck civilized.

Pairing the boat with the right property

• Lift & piles: Target 20k–25k lb lifts in this class; confirm piling spacing and cross-brace clearance for your beam and engines trimmed.

• Approach depths: Most lifts on Old River and Bayou St. John are fine, but we’ll confirm mean low-water depths at your pier and route to the channel.

• Clearances: Perdido Pass main span ~54’; Ono Island bridge ~24’ at high tide if your cruising includes ICW runs east-to-west.

• Fuel logistics: Plan for easy fuel-dock access or onsite storage for conditioning and filters if you’re a heavy-use owner.

When you’re ready, I’ll help you narrow to the hull that fits your routes and the dock that fits your hull—so the turn from Terry Cove to the Gulf always feels simple.

Explore homes and waterfront options:
Orange Beach — https://www.searchthegulf.com/orange-beach/
Ono Island — https://www.searchthegulf.com/ono-island/
Boating Accommodations — https://www.searchthegulf.com/boating-accommodations-on-the-gulf-coast/

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