2026 Everglades 253 Center Console for Sale – 25 ft – Jacksonville, FL, United States

Step aboard the Everglades 253CC, a boat that's a true dream for both the avid angler and the family looking for a day of fun on the water. This vessel is built for versatility and has a design that is perfect for coastal adventures. Whether you're heading out to cast a line or just cruising to a sandbar, the 253CC is your perfect companion.

The dual personality of this boat is a standout feature, blending offshore capabilities with inshore maneuverability to handle a wide range of activities. You’ll find plenty of space with its 91-square-foot cockpit, allowing you and your friends to move around with ease. The boat is equipped with an 87-quart built-in cooler for keeping drinks and snacks cold, along with a 26-gallon circulating livewell to keep your bait fresh for a day of fishing.

The stern seating folds down, converting into a casting platform when it's time to get serious about fishing. And when you're ready to switch gears, the boat's design, including a ski pylon on the hardtop, makes it ready for tow sports. The helm is a true marvel with its patented hydraulic sliding windshield and intelligent wiper system, making for an enjoyable and comfortable ride no matter what the day brings. You'll find yourself making memories with friends and family, whether you're relaxing on the bow seats with removable backrests or just enjoying the ride.

Light bar

LED Underwater Lights

Outrigger quick-cam cleats

T&H Atlas jack plate

Trolling Motor Prep w/ charger

8' Power Pole Blade® black or white

Additional swim platform with ladder

Anti-Fatigue helm pad storm gray

Removable bow filler with cushion

Windlass, Low Profile, V700

SeaKeeper Ride

CANVAS & UPHOLSTERY

Upholstery colors: solid white, coconut tan, or flint gray

Canvas colors: black, blue, silver, tan and white

Canvas package: helm seat cover, forward console seat cover & console cover

GEL COAT & PAINT

Storm Gray

Underside of hard top gelcoat matched - Storm Gray

ELECTRONICS

Garmin Prime Package: VHF 215, Single Display GPSMAP® 8612xsv Chart plotter, B175HW Transducer

Premium Audio Option-stereo head, 7.7" speakers (qty 2), 8.8" speakers (qty 4), 10 subwoofer, & XDM 800 amplifier

ENGINE

Mercury V10 Cold Fusion White Single Engine 400hp w/EPS

Length Overall: 24'9"

Beam: 8'6"

Draft Hull Only: 16"

Draft Engine Down: 28"

Deadrise at Transom: 20°

Deadrise Average: 30°

Weight (no engine, approx): 5,250 lbs

Fuel Capacity: 100 gal

Water Capacity: 20 gal

Bridge Clearance w/Hardtop: 8'6"

Fishbox Capacity - Fwd: 69 gal

Livewell Capacity: 26 gal

Cockpit Area: 91 ft²

CONSTRUCTION

Lifetime hull warranty and 3-year component warranty 

Variable deadrise deep v-hull 

Patented closed molded RAMCAP® construction process 

NMMA Certified 

Self-bailing cockpit 

No wood construction 

High density, closed cell, structural foam flotation 

Hull laminate - premium gel coat, vinyl-ester barrier and knitted bi-axle fiberglass 

High density composite transom 

Hull liner and deck mated perfectly for a rigid one-piece construction, adding to its long-term durability 

Hull liner completely finished inside 

Molded-in diamond non-skid 

Rigging troughs molded-in and oversized for easy access 

ABS backing used to receive self-tapping screws and bolts 

Aluminum framework fabricated in-house, sand blasted then powder coated using premium marine grade materials 

Wire harnesses manufactured in-house using marine grade materials 

Circuit protection circuit breakers or fuses protect all electrical circuits 

Heavy-duty rub rail with 316 stainless steel insert and end caps 

316 cast stainless steel and chrome plated fasteners for additional corrosion and stain resistance 

All hardware bedded or gasketed to resist corrosion 

Heavy-duty, welded bow and stern eyes, bedded and sealed in polyurethane 

Bronze high speed intake strainers 

Transhield™ shipping cover 

CONSOLE

Patented hydraulic sliding windshield with tempered glass and intelligent wiper & washer system

Console glove box/storage bin 

Console power port & USB charging ports 

Stainless steel drink holders (2) 

Compass 

Stainless steel steering wheel 

Molded-in fiberglass footrest at the helm 

HARDTOP

Fiberglass hardtop with aluminum powder-coated frame includes LED lights, spreader lights, electronics box, (4) rod holders, ski pylon

Canvas life jacket storage in hard top 

DECK/COCKPIT

200ft 1/2-8PLAIT 10ft 3/8 chain with swivel and anchor

Full spectrum LED lights

8" pull-up cleats cast 316 stainless steel & through bolted (6) 

Stainless steel drink holders 

Recessed cockpit drains 

Low profile aluminum powder-coated bow rails 

Cockpit coaming bolsters 

Forward console seating 

Bow seating with removable forward-facing backrests and locking storage 

Stern seats with folding backrest that converts to casting platform 

Helm seat with armrest 

FISHABILITY

Cooler Built in 87qt

Circulating livewell with light & clear acrylic lid with stainless steel friction hinges and latch - 26gal 

Fish box (fwd.) - 69gal 

Rod/cup holders (6) 

Under gunwale power ports-30A 

Under gunwale rod racks (2) on each side 

MECHANICAL & ELECTRICAL

Automatic bilge pump(s)

High-water alarm 

LED full spectrum lighting 

LED anchor light & navigation lights 

LED courtesy lighting 

Electric horn 

Engine starting battery bank with charging system 

House battery bank with charging system 

Stainless steel trim tabs with position indicator and auto retract (single cylinder) 

Raw-water and Fresh-water washdown spigots