So you think you’re going to fish every weekend, and maybe a day or two during the week after work? Stop dreaming.

Above: With its single 325-hp 6.2-liter engine, the Amberjack gets 2 miles to the gallon at 29 mph.

Day-to-day responsibilities will probably keep you from wetting a line as often as you’d like. In fact, the reality might be that you’ll end up using your boat mostly for family outings or cocktail cruises with friends.

Even if these activities bump fishing to the bottom of the totem pole, you’re still going to want a fishable boat, one with a couple of rod holders, an insulated fishbox, a livewell, and maybe even a sink with a cutting board. The Amberjack 270 from Sea Ray fits the bill.…