b'535CC DESIGNThe 535 centre console maintainsA Roypow 24v lithium battery is Oceanpros signature shear linepositioned under the casting deck for powering the Recon trolling motor.while utilising their new tapered pontoon design.These pontoons help by elevating the hull plate at the bow for better handling in rough sea conditions and boost the reserve buoyancy compared to the previous design.Mike built the first 535CC back in mid-2024 as a company demonstrator and having fished in the boat several times, it impressed me each time and being a larger boat enabled a bigger fishing range to go offshore game fishing.The brief for Mike on this boat was to go with a folding down T-top, as we needed shade from the sun more so than protection from the rain, during those long days spent fishing out on the water.We also needed a live bait tank for towing live baits for kingfishWe decided to run with 6 Exploding Fish rotating rod and to build a bracket for the latest electric trolling motor.Mike neededholders which are awesome for trolling lures or using to adjust the bow rails to ensureelectric reels for deep bottom dropping and helping they came in closer to make room for the trolling motor.This alsokeep the rods at 15-30 degrees away from the boat.provides a benefit for anglers fishing off the front and able to lean against the rails when casting or fighting fish to help keep their balance.With ever growing three kids to think of, Mike built handy drop-down bench seats underneath the bait station that can be hidden from view when not required.These are great for the kids when travelling to the spots or cruising in the harbour.Being a fishing vessel, we needed plenty of rod holders.With thirteen throughout the boat including four along the top of the bait station and three up on the rocket launcher for storage, we were well catered for. We decided to run with 6 Exploding Fish rotating rod holders which are awesome for trolling lures or using electric reels for deep bottom droppingInstalling a quality sounder such as and helping keep the rods at 15- the Lowrance HDS-Pro 10 allows 30 degrees away from the boat. the FIGZ crew to hunt for fish. /FISHINGINGODZONE13'