Blackfin 262HB

The Blackfin 262 Hybrid Bayboat (HB for short) — the latest hull to hit the water from this highly recognizable builder — is specifically designed to get the job done both in and offshore.

Performance and reliability lead the way in the design and engineering that make up the DNA of every boat carrying the familiar Blackfin logo. As with her predecessors, she is as comfortable on a family outing as she is plying deep water for big fish.

“The Blackfin 262HB is purpose-built for anglers and families, blending shallow-water agility with offshore strength in a spacious 26-foot, 3-inch layout,” says Blackfin Brand Manager Rene Moore.

Blackfin’s 50-plus-year heritage for a quality, tough build is evident on the 262HB. From bow to stern, and everywhere in between — especially below the waterline — the company ensured the 262HB carries all the sturdiness of its prior fishing boats along with the luxury finishes of its own profile.

The boat’s two-step hull utilizes carbon fiber technology, resulting in added stiffness and reduced weight. Seating is provided in the bow and along the transom with a double-wide bench at the helm. And the boat is so well balanced that a single Mercury outboard up to 400 hp will result in sparkling performance for any application. For the fishing enthusiast, a pair of 30-gallon pressurized livewells aft, a rigging station, gunnel rod holders and rocket launchers lead the list of angling features.

“The Blackfin 262HB delivers a true hybrid fishing experience that includes dual casting platforms, under-gunwale rod storage and an oversized in-floor fishbox,” Moore says. “Combined with a wide beam for maximum stability, elevated helm visibility and integrated tackle storage, this boat gives anglers the offshore performance they expect from Blackfin with the shallow-water access they need to dominate inshore.”