Boat type
Pilothouse
Purpose
Pilothouse boats enclose the helm in a standing-height cabin — warmth, visibility, and protection for cold-water fishing and longer coastal runs. Common in the Pacific Northwest and Northeast. Not an open center console.
Best suited for
- Cold-water coastal and offshore fishing
- Salmon, halibut, crab, and groundfish fisheries
- Crews of 2–6 who need enclosed helm comfort
- Experienced coastal boaters
Size options
- Compact pilothouse
- 22–26 ft — trailerable or small-slip coastal fishing
- Mid-size pilothouse
- 27–32 ft — serious range and overnight capability
- Large pilothouse
- 33 ft+ — extended coastal and offshore use
Builders in the primer
6 builders in the primer build this type. A missing name is a hole, not a ranking.
- C-DoryDealer networkFerndale, WA
This type only, in this primer.
No owner notes yetNo owner boats yetc-dory.com - Cutwater BoatsDealer networkAuburn, WA
Also center console, cruiser, cuddy cabin, fish and ski, outboard-cruiser, and trawler.
No owner notes yetNo owner boats yetcutwaterboats.com - DuckworthDealer networkClarkston, WA
Also aluminum fishing, jet boat, and walkaround.
No owner notes yetNo owner boats yetduckworthboats.com - Eastern BoatsDealer networkMilton, NH
Also center console and walkaround.
No owner notes yetNo owner boats yeteasternboats.com - HewescraftDealer networkColville, WA
Also aluminum fishing and center console.
No owner notes yetNo owner boats yethewescraft.com - ParkerDealer networkBeaufort, NC
Also center console, cruiser, cuddy cabin, fish and ski, sportfish, and walkaround.
No owner notes yetNo owner boats yetparkerboats.com
Where to get them
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Related accessories
Engines, parts, and rigging that typically pair with this hull class. Full list on the accessories shelf.