Jones Brothers 23 Center Console Boat Cover — Full Bow-to-Stern Protection for the Cape Fisherman Hull
The Jones Brothers 23 CC is a 22’8″ center console built on the same NMMA-certified Cape Fisherman hull platform manufactured by Jones Brothers Marine in Morehead City, North Carolina. Without a T-Top, this configuration gets a full center console cover that creates a single tent-like shape peaking at the console and sloping down in every direction — completely enclosing the outboard engine, cockpit, bow, and every interior surface from bow to stern. The hull underneath delivers the same shallow-water performance that defines the Cape Fisherman line: a modified-V with 12 degrees of deadrise, an 8′ beam, a dry weight of approximately 2,350 lbs, a draft of just 12 inches, and a 90-gallon fuel tank feeding up to 225 horsepower. That extreme shallow draft opens up backwater creeks, oyster bars, and grass flats that deeper hulls cannot reach, while the 8-foot beam and solid freeboard provide enough stability for nearshore runs when conditions cooperate. Our custom center console cover for the Jones Brothers 23 is pattern-cut to match the precise contours of this shallow-draft hull, providing complete protection from UV rays, salt spray, rain, and debris. At Perfect Fit Boat Covers, every cover is built to match the exact dimensions of the boat it protects.
Tailored to the Jones Brothers 23’s Open Center Console Layout
Unlike a T-Top cover that wraps beneath a hardtop, the center console cover for the Jones Brothers 23 CC drapes over the entire boat from bow to stern. The fabric peaks at the center console — the tallest fixed point on the boat — and slopes smoothly down toward the rubrail on all sides, creating a tent-like canopy that sheds rain and prevents pooling. The outboard engine is completely enclosed beneath the aft section of the cover, protecting the powerhead, cowling, and lower unit from salt corrosion and UV degradation. Adjustable strap-and-buckle tie-downs at the rubrail secure the cover in place, and a single person can complete the full installation in under five minutes. At 2,350 lbs dry, the Jones Brothers 23 is a lightweight, easy-trailering boat, and this reinforced cover keeps your hull fully protected whether it’s in the garage, the driveway, or on a lift. Remove the cover before towing — it’s designed for storage, not highway travel. If you are looking for a high-performance offshore center console cover, take a look at the Donzi 32 ZF T-Top cover — a stepped-hull platform built for anglers who measure speed in knots, not miles per hour.
Protection That Matches Jones Brothers’ Coastal Carolina Build Quality
Jones Brothers builds every hull in Morehead City to NMMA-certified standards, using construction methods refined over years of building boats for the demanding saltwater environment of the North Carolina coast. The same inlets, shoals, and tidal flats that shaped the Cape Fisherman design also define the conditions your cover needs to withstand. Our 9oz solution-dyed marine fabric delivers 5 to 7 years of UV and weather resistance with water-repellent, mildew-resistant performance engineered for constant exposure to salt air, humidity, and subtropical sun. For owners who want the longest possible service life, our premium Sunbrella acrylic option extends durability to 8 to 10 years with the same breathable, solution-dyed construction that prevents moisture from accumulating underneath. Every seam is double-stitched with UV-resistant thread, and every cover ships with our warranty (1 year on materials and workmanship, plus 3–6 years on the fabric). The center console cover format ensures the outboard engine stays fully enclosed and protected alongside the console, cushions, and electronics — everything stays covered between trips so you are always ready when the tide is right. For another center console cover built for a similar-sized platform, explore the Sea Hunt BX 22 BR center console cover — a versatile 22-foot hull designed for the same kind of coastal fishing.
