Question 1

What are center consoles best for?

Accepted Answer

Fishing, diving, sandbar days, and running Biscayne Bay and the Keys — a shallow-water, all-round boat with 360-degree access around the deck and no interior to maintain.

Question 2

How many engines do I need?

Accepted Answer

Under about 30 feet, twins are usually plenty; beyond that, triples and quads are common and are as much about redundancy running offshore as about speed. More engines also mean more maintenance, so match it to how far out you actually go.

Question 3

Can a center console handle offshore water?

Accepted Answer

Modern boats in the 35–45 foot range absolutely can, with the range and the hull to run well offshore. Below that it depends much more on the day and your judgement than on the boat.

Question 4

Are center consoles easy to resell?

Accepted Answer

They are among the most liquid boats in South Florida — demand is deep and year-round. Keeping the electronics current and the service history documented is most of what protects your number.

Question 5

Can FYI find a yacht that isn’t listed here?

Accepted Answer

Yes — and it happens often. What you see is FYI's own represented inventory; our consultants also work the worldwide market and off-market network, including vessels whose owners haven't publicly listed. Tell us what you're after and we'll go looking. Call 305-854-6020 or send an inquiry — a broker responds within one business day.

Question 6

What does FYI charge a buyer?

Accepted Answer

Nothing. In a standard brokerage transaction the commission is paid by the seller out of the sale proceeds, so working with an FYI consultant as a buyer costs you nothing and gets you independent representation, comparable-sale data, and someone negotiating on your side.

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