Can the 17' Blue Cat Handle Offshore Chaos?

#CenterConsolesOnly #Bluecatusa #ChallengeTheHull Welcome to the first episode of Challenge the Hull — our brand new series where we push boats to their limits and see how they perform under real-world conditions! This time, we took the Blue Cat USA 17' offshore into some rough seas to find out if a small catamaran could hold its own in open water. The mission? Target Mahi Mahi in 800+ feet of water, well beyond what most would consider the comfort zone for a 17-footer. 🌊 Conditions were no joke — choppy waters, unpredictable swells, and a true test of this boat’s stability, handling, and fishability. 🎣 Did we find the Mahi? Did the Blue Cat survive the chaos? Tune in to find out — and let us know in the comments what boat we should Challenge the Hull with next! 🎁 Want to Win This Blue Cat 17'? Thanks to our partners at DriveDry.org, you can donate for a chance to win the very boat featured in this episode — the Blue Cat USA 17'! 🔹 100% of proceeds support DriveDry’s mission to fight impaired and distracted driving 🔹 It's easy to enter — head over to drivedry.org 🔹 Help a great cause and maybe score a badass offshore-ready catamaran 🧭 Special Thanks to Our Sponsors and Hosts Big shoutout to the brands and partners who made this series possible: Tri Sea Stabilizers – Marine-grade stabilization tech that keeps you upright. Learn more at triseakeeper.com Taco Metals – Premium marine hardware, rigging, and accessories. Visit tacomarine.com Three Waters Resort & Marina – Thank you for hosting our Center Consoles Only Boat Club and giving us a launchpad for offshore adventure. 🔔 Don’t forget to subscribe and turn on notifications so you never miss an episode! 📍 Boat Tested: Blue Cat USA 17' 🎯 Target Species: Mahi Mahi 📍 Location: Offshore, 800+ ft depth 🌊 Conditions: Rough seas, real offshore test 🎥 Series: Challenge the Hull #BlueCatUSA #ChallengeTheHull #OffshoreFishing #MahiMahi #BoatReview #CenterConsolesOnly Chapters: 00:00 Intro 00:52 The Idea Behind it 03:08 Iggie's Bait and Tackle 05:53 Day of Prep 08:07 Heading out 10:40 Sponsors 11:04 The Boat 11:45 PENN Gear 12:27 Running Out 15:29 First Stop 16:24 Trolling 22:02 Weed Patch 24:01 Chasing Birds 26:00 Last Attempt 27:27 Heading Back 29:11 Sandbar 29:48 Recap Music by Artlist and Epidemic Sound FOLLOW US: Instagram:   / centerconsolesonly   Facebook:   / centerconsolesonly1   Twitter:   / ccoboats   Website: centerconsolesonly.net