This family-friendly fishing machine with strong lines and a Carolina flare forward is also a turnkey trailerable rig.
Powered by a single 200Hp Yamaha outboard, this 226 Commander features everything from hydraulic steering and recessed trim tabs to a 40-gallon livewell, fishboxes, a private head compartment in the console, and thick cushions for all of the seats onboard. With the upgraded 200Hp engine, the boat can top out at around 44 mph.
The builder employed Donald L. Blount to create the plugs from which all the tooling for the 226 Commander is made. This internationally recognized naval architecture, marine engineering, and yacht design firm is used by a number of the country’s top boat builders.
The 226 Commander is based on a modified deep-V hull that’s designed to offer a dry ride in rough seas. The Carolina flare has a lot to do with that, and that sharp forefoot is meant to cut through the green ones offshore.