I haven’t seen this before on a 
centre console alloy boat and think 
it is a game changer for adopting.  
Mike has also built a large T-Top roof 
to provide ultimate shade on those 
sweltering summer days for the crew, 
with good grab rails underneath.  The 
console seating is also comfortable 
and clever with the chilly bin stored 
underneath and out of the way 
to maximise room in the boat.  
Mike let me take over the helm and 
I loved the dash layout with large 
Lowrance 12" Elite fish finder/GPS, 
Honda digital gauge for outboard 
performance, Kicker Marine Digital 
Stereo/speakers, Lowrance VHF, 
SeaFlo auto-bilge, USB charger for 
mobile phones and Maxwell winch. 
The wind was gusting from 10 – 18 
knots as I headed with it following 
behind towards Slipper Island and 
the boat wasn’t bothered at all as we 
cruised comfortably at over 20 knots 
in the messy, choppy conditions.
U-DEK flooring has been used 
throughout the boat which looks 
stunning in blue/black and we love 
the seating with fish bin storage.
The enclosed windscreen design is a 
game changer for a console boat and 
the helm’s dash is well appointed with 
latest tech at hand for the skipper.
30  FISHING IN GODZONE MAGAZINE
Tested
Oceanpro 580CC

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