The Open 402 Bow: Where Comfort and Function Come Together

There’s a part of every boat that ends up becoming the gathering place. On the Open 402, that place is the bow.

It is where the pace of the day slows down a bit. Where people stretch out, sit back and enjoy the ride instead of focusing on what comes next. Whether you’re cruising the coastline, anchored up with friends or just taking a break between fishing spots, the bow becomes more than just another seating area. It becomes the place everyone naturally ends up.

It starts with the layout.

The seating is designed to be open, comfortable and easy to move around without feeling crowded. Forward seating wraps the bow, giving everyone a place to sit without sacrificing space. It is the kind of setup that works just as well for a full group as it does for a quiet ride with a couple people up front.

At the center of it all is the electronically actuated bow table.

This is where the space really starts to adapt to how you want to use it. Raise the table up and you have a perfect setup for meals, drinks and time spent sitting together at anchor or at the sandbar. Lower it halfway down and add the sunpad, and the entire bow transforms into a large, open lounge area. It becomes a place to stretch out, relax and fully take advantage of the space without breaking up the layout.

What really stands out is the chaise lounge on the front of the console.

It is one of those features that changes how the bow is used. Instead of just sitting upright, you can stretch out, lean back and actually relax while underway or at anchor. It offers a different kind of comfort that feels more like something you would expect on a much larger boat, and it quickly becomes one of the most used seats onboard.

Storage is built in everywhere you need it, without getting in the way.

Under each seat, you have easy access to space for gear, bags, lines or anything you want to keep close but out of sight. It keeps the deck clean and open, which makes the entire area feel bigger than it already is. Everything has a place, and nothing feels like it is in the way.

When it is time to stop, the bow is just as functional as it is comfortable.

The windlass anchoring system makes setting up on a sandbar or holding position offshore simple and controlled. With bow controls right where you need them, you can manage the anchor without having to run back to the helm or rely on someone else. It is quick, clean and takes the hassle out of anchoring.

Inside the anchor locker, you will also find a freshwater washdown. It is a small detail that makes a big difference. Rinsing off the anchor, cleaning sand or just washing down the area after a stop keeps everything tidy without dragging hoses across the boat.

That balance between comfort and function is what defines this space.

It is just as suited for a full day of relaxing as it is for setting up and moving with purpose. You can lounge, talk, take in the view or get to work without ever feeling like you are in the wrong part of the boat.

And when the day starts to wind down, it becomes one of the best seats in the house.

Watching the sun drop while sitting forward, feeling the breeze and looking out over open water, it is hard not to appreciate how well this area is designed. It is simple, comfortable and exactly what you want it to be.

The bow on the Open 402 is not just about seating. It is about creating a space that people want to use, whether the plan is to fish, relax or do a little bit of both.