This is the flagship of the Sailfish fleet, giving anglers a hard-core ride to the toughest fishing grounds but still accommodating families and friends with comfortable amenities that make leisure cruises to the sand bars and hangout spots unforgettable.

At its core, though, the 30-06 is a hunter and as tough as the bullet it's named for. Solid fiberglass stringers, composite transom and a 10-year limited hull warranty are all some knowledgeable anglers need to hear when buying a boat. NMMA certification means the boat is built to the latest ABYC and USCG standards for safety and durability.

Add 300 gallons of fuel capacity for reaching deep into the sea and coming home safely and they get a better feeling. Add deep circulating 50 gallon livewell with lights to find the bait when night fishing and you can see what makes this boat popular. A tackle center keeps anglers organized. Rocket launchers, durable stainless steel rod holders in the gunwales and plenty of lockable storage fill in the amenities.

For the family, an optional full head with pump-out toilet, freshwater shower and porthole for ventilation make long trips comfortable. So does the leaning post seating at the helm and in front as well. A standard reboarding ladder makes it fun for swimming or diving.

In test drives, our editors have found the 30-06 to accelerate quickly, track smoothly and respond instantly to hydraulic steering. The helm station has plenty of room for a flush-mounted GPS, radar, bottom machines and a VHF.

Hard-core fishing or family fun, this long-range rig can bring home the fish with ease or entertain the tadpoles in style.

POWER PICKS:
¥ Twin Yamaha F250 $153,151
¥ Twin Yamaha Z300 $154,624

VITAL STATS:
Length: 30'6"
Beam: 10'
Dry Weight: 7,400 lb.
Fuel Cap.: 300 gal.
Max HP: 600
Seating Cap.: 14
MSRP: $153,151
ENGINE: Twin Yamaha F250s

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