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Tell Capt. Bob what you're looking for, and he'll connect you with a local Portland-area dealer.
What Makes A Dual Console Boat the Right Choice?
A dual console splits the helm and passenger seating into two consoles with a walk-through windshield between them, combining the wind and spray protection of a center console with the open bow seating and social layout of a bowrider.
Whether you want a family-friendly dual console for cruising and watersports, or a fishier model with livewells and rod storage for weekend trips offshore, talking it through with Capt. Bob narrows the search fast — no filters, no guesswork, just a real conversation about how you'll use it.
Cruising the Willamette and Columbia Rivers
The Willamette River through downtown Portland connects to the mighty Columbia River, giving local boaters miles of protected river cruising with a genuine Pacific Northwest houseboating culture built around it.
A dual console boat — twin windshields and family-friendly seating that split the difference between a cruiser's comfort and a runabout's versatility — is right at home on this kind of river cruising. Capt. Bob can help figure out what actually fits your plans.
Dual Console Boat FAQ
What makes a dual console boat different from a bowrider?
A dual console has two separate consoles — port and starboard — with a walk-through windshield between them leading to bow seating, instead of one open bow area. That layout gives passengers wind and spray protection up front while keeping the fishier features boaters want, like higher gunwales and livewells.
Dual console or bowrider — what's the difference?
A dual console typically has a beefier build, higher freeboard, and more fishing-oriented features like livewells and rod holders, making it a good middle ground between a bowrider and a center console. A bowrider is usually lighter, more affordable, and better suited to swimming, tubing, and casual day trips.
How much does a dual console boat cost?
Dual console prices generally start in the mid five figures for a smaller 20-foot model and can run well into six figures for a larger, fully rigged boat with twin outboards and premium electronics.
Is talking to Capt. Bob really free?
Yes — there's no cost and no credit card required to chat with Capt. Bob and get matched with dual console boats from local dealers.