Evaluating the various features that are available is always important when you shop for a new center console boat. One feature that comes standard on some models — and which is available as an upgrade on others — is air conditioning. You might not immediately associate air conditioning with boating, especially when you're looking at a boat that doesn't have an enclosed cabin. While it's true that the breeze off the water means that you probably won't frequently use the A/C when you're zipping across the water, there are many other times that you'll appreciate having this feature. Here are three times to use your center console boat's air conditioning.
During Overnight Stays
A lot of boating enthusiasts enjoy "overnighting" on their boats — a term that essentially describes camping out on the vessel. It's possible to spend the night on a center console boat, but this typically includes putting up a canopy-style structure over the console and then sleeping beneath it. If you take this approach, you'll find that running the air conditioning overnight will keep you comfortable. This is especially true if you were to spend the night on the boat when the temperature doesn't drop much overnight and there's not much of a breeze.
While You're Fishing
Fishing is a popular activity for center console boat owners, and you may have plans to spend a lot of your time on the water enjoying this sport. There are different ways to fish with this type of boat. If you're trolling, the breeze blowing through the console probably means that you won't need to use the air conditioning. When your boat is stationary, however — perhaps when you've dropped the anchor and are casting along the shoreline — you can quickly feel hot. Running the A/C while you're fishing can help you to increase your comfort during this activity.
As You Load The Boat
Carrying supplies onto your center console boat can be an extensive process, especially if you're planning to be on the water for a full day. For example, you might have a large volume of fishing gear, recreational equipment, food, and other things to load while the boat is at the dock. This is another good time to run the air conditioning. Each time that you climb onto your boat, cool air around the console will greet you. This will not only help to make the boat feel inviting but can also keep you comfortable if you're sweaty from the effort of this job.
To learn more about the available features on center console boats, contact a company like Boater's Landing.
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