$64,900 | Essex MD

What makes the 220 CC a great center console? Maybe it’s the sharp forward entry, large bow flare and variable deadrise hull that makes it ride better than a lot of bigger boats. Or it could be the high sides and deep interior freeboard that make it feel so secure and safe even in outsized seas.

Then there’s the fact that it has an insulated fishbox that drains overboard and under-gunnel rod storage, features that other boats its size can’t claim. And what about the hidden rear seat with flip-up backrest and battery storage underneath? Put it all together and the 220 CC is the most feature-rich and big water-ready 22-footer out there.