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Everglades 455CC Video Review: Serious Fishing With Real Comfort

By the YachtWay editorial deskUpdated October 2026Video walkthrough6 min read

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The Everglades 455CC is a 45 ft center console built for serious fishing without giving up comfort. We walked her on Long Island, New York. She has quad Yamaha 450 V8 outboards, live wells and 40 rod holders, padding all around the cockpit, AC vents behind the seats, a helm with triple 22 in Garmin screens, a bow lounge that turns into a dining table and a cabin with a galley, a bed and a dry head.

A fishing machine with a soft side

The 455CC is made for anglers, with live wells, a cutting board, 40 rod holders and padding along the sides for fighting fish. But it is also built for comfort. There are AC vents behind the seats, shock-absorbing helm seats, a Seakeeper as standard and a cabin with a TV and a dry head. The finish is very clean, right down to the labelled and covered systems.

The vibeHardcore fishing, very comfortable
The power4x Yamaha 450 V8 XTO (as filmed)
Best forOffshore fishing, Northeast and Florida

What stood out on board

  • Forty rod holders
    Almost one per foot of boat, some doubling as cup holders.
  • AC around the seating
    Vents behind the seats, with two separate climate zones.
  • Shock-absorbing helm seats
    The forward seats sit on shocks to soak up the waves.
  • A Seakeeper as standard
    On every 455CC, which saves a costly option.
  • A sliding windshield
    It lowers at the push of a button for fresh air.
  • A flush side door
    It opens flat to the hull, with three cup holders inside.
The Everglades 455CC under way. 18:40
The helm, with triple 22 in Garmin screens. 08:40
The bow lounge, with high backrests. 15:10
The seating behind the helm. 03:10
The cabin, with a table that folds away. 20:40

Spec sheet at a glance

FeatureWhat you getThe benefit
Length overall45 ft (13.7 m)A big, open center console
Beam13 ft 3 in (4.05 m)Room to walk around
Draft2 ft 11 in (0.9 m)Gets into shallow water
Dry weight28,000 lb (12.7 t)Solid in a chop
Engines (as filmed)4x Yamaha 450 V8 XTOTriple Mercury 600 V12s also offered
RangeAbout 400 mi at cruise (builder figures)We did not sea trial this boat
Tanks683 gal fuel, 100 gal waterLong days offshore
HelmTriple 22 in Garmin screens, two VHFsPlus wireless chargers
StabiliserSeakeeper, standardLess roll while fishing
FishingLive wells, cutting board, 40 rod holdersReady for tournaments
CabinConvertible bed, galley, dry headShelter and a night aboard

Aft deck and fishing

The aft deck, with quad Yamaha 450s. 00:50

Two live wells sit in front of the engines, one with its own pump and a cutting board on top. The layout here can be set up however you like.

  • Ice.
    A box that can take a cold plate as a freezer.
  • Seats.
    Pop-up seats along the transom.
  • Padding.
    All around the cockpit for fighting fish.
  • Hull.
    Everglades' patented build for a smooth ride.

Cockpit seating

The forward seats, which sit on shocks. 06:40

Behind the helm there is seating for guests with a fridge underneath and a footrest that folds down. AC vents sit right behind your back.

  • Climate.
    Two AC zones, with controls outside and in the cabin.
  • Seats.
    Backrests that fold and armrests that lock up.
  • Shocks.
    Under the forward seats for rough water.
  • Screens.
    Two 16 in Garmin displays for lights and systems.

Storage and systems

The systems bay, fully finished. 05:40

Even the systems bay is finished, with no raw fiberglass and everything labelled. The Seakeeper and a covered generator sit here.

  • Side door.
    Opens flush, with three cup holders.
  • Anchor.
    A spare Fortress anchor.
  • Rods.
    Hidden storage behind zipped covers.
  • Shower.
    A wand for rinsing off.

Helm

The carbon wheel, with a rubber grip underneath. 10:40

The helm has triple 22 in Garmin screens, a carbon wheel and a wraparound windshield that slides down at the push of a button.

  • Charging.
    Wireless pads and USB ports in the drawers.
  • Radios.
    Two VHFs and Fusion audio.
  • Comfort.
    A footrest and AC vents.
  • Safety.
    Life jackets in a net, ready to grab.

Walkways and bow

The bow lounges. 15:40

Eisenglass walls can close in the helm to extend the season. The hardtop has grab ledges that double as water channels, and the gunwales are high.

  • Chaise lounge.
    High backrests so you can rest your head.
  • Table.
    Rises and slides out for dining.
  • Hardtop.
    Open array radar, FLIR night vision and outriggers.
  • Storage.
    Deep lockers under the cushions.

Cabin and head

The dry head, with a separate shower. 22:10

A watertight door with a proper lock leads below. A window in the deck lets in light, and there is full headroom once you are down.

  • Galley.
    A sink, microwave and fridge.
  • Seating.
    A table that lowers to make a big bed.
  • TV.
    Forward, with LED backlighting.
  • Head.
    Fully dry, with a separate shower and AC vents.
The verdict

The Everglades 455CC proves a fishing boat can be comfortable. The rod holders, live wells and padding make her a serious tool, while the AC, the shock-absorbing seats, the standard Seakeeper and the cabin keep everyone happy. The finish is clean throughout, even in the systems bays. For anglers who also want a great family day boat, she is a very complete package.

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In this video

  1. 00:00 Introduction
  2. 00:45 Aft power and fishing
  3. 02:16 Cockpit seating and comfort
  4. 03:38 Storage and amenities
  5. 06:10 Helm station seating
  6. 07:38 Helm electronics
  7. 08:38 Helm technology and features
  8. 12:04 Hardtop and walkways
  9. 14:47 Bow lounge area
  10. 16:47 Bow seating and dining
  11. 18:53 Below deck cabin
  12. 21:12 Head and final thoughts
Presented by
Heigo Paartalu
YachtWay Spotlight host
Filmed by
YachtWay Studios