While nasty conditions offshore are generally unpleasant for anyone on any vessel, offshore fishing on an outboard-powered center console typically means that the captain and crew will be more exposed to the wind and seas than the crew of a larger sportfish-type vessel. The smaller-sized center consoles are more prone to taking a beating from the marine conditions than most other vessels. And the center console captain should be up to speed on the latest marine forecasting software, apps and tools currently available in order to make informed weather-related decisions to mitigate unwanted exposure to extreme conditions.
