Action Craft at Central Marine Boats

Built for serious anglers and Florida waters, Action Craft boats combine shallow-water capability, rugged construction, and fishing-focused performance. Available at Central Marine in St. Petersburg, Florida, Action Craft offers a lineup of flats and bay boats designed to take you from skinny backwaters to open coastal waters with confidence.

For more than four decades, Action Craft has focused on building boats around the needs of anglers. Innovative features such as the Qui-Dry® Hull help provide a quieter approach and a drier, more comfortable ride, while the Pocket-Drive hull design helps improve shallow-water performance, efficiency, and running draft.

From the compact 17 Flyfisher and versatile 20 Flatsmaster to the larger 22 Coastal Bay and 24 Coastal Bay, Action Craft offers options for anglers who fish everything from flats and backcountry waters to bays and coastal destinations.

Whether you're chasing your next trophy fish or simply looking for a capable boat built for Florida's diverse waterways, the team at Central Marine can help you find the Action Craft that fits the way you fish.

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What kind of boats does Action Craft build?

Action Craft builds performance-focused flats boats and bay boats designed primarily for inshore, shallow-water, and coastal fishing. Its current lineup includes the 17 Flyfisher and 20 Flatsmaster flats boats, along with the 22 Coastal Bay and 24 Coastal Bay models. These boats are designed to combine shallow draft, fishing functionality, storage, livewell capacity, and versatility for a variety of fishing conditions.

Who makes Action Craft boats?

Action Craft boats are built by Action Craft Boats, a Florida boat manufacturer with a history dating back to 1981. The company specializes in hand-crafted fishing boats and has spent more than four decades refining designs focused on shallow-water performance, durability, and fishability.

Why are Action Craft boats popular?

Action Craft boats are popular with anglers because of their shallow-water capability, fishing-focused layouts, durable construction, and specialized hull technology. Features such as the Qui-Dry® Hull are designed to reduce hull slap and spray, while the Pocket-Drive system helps provide a shallower running draft and improved efficiency. Their ability to transition from skinny backwaters to larger bays and coastal waters also makes them a versatile choice for Florida anglers.

Where can I get an Action Craft boat?

Explore Action Craft boats at Central Marine in St. Petersburg, Florida. Our team can help you compare available Action Craft models, explore features and options, and find the right flats or bay boat for your fishing style and boating needs. Contact Central Marine or browse our available Action Craft inventory to get started.