I've seen this version, not near the boat that an Offshore or Sportsman is in my opinion. The cuddy blocks the best advantage of a center console, which is being able to walk up to the bow to fish. The center console blocks the best advantage of a cuddy which is a nice aft fishing area. It's a big boat and has enough room, but it's sort of a misfit IMO. It is a 248 Offshore without a windshield and a center console put in the middle of the cockpit. I'd wait on a nice Offshore.