| Boat Type | Length | Capacity | Sleeps | Trailerable | ||
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Dinghies | 5' - 12' | 1 - 5 | None | Yes | |
| These small crafts are usually less than 10 feet in length, easy to carry on a car top or light enough to carry on board a cruiser. Great for use off the beach, or around the harbor. Activities:Fishing More Info Find Similar Boats | ||||||
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Jon Boats | 5' - 12' | 2 - 5 | None | Yes | |
| A Jon Boat is a multi-purpose camping, freshwater fishing and hunting craft, typically aluminum and powered by a small to moderate outboard. They may be customized with added fishing features like trolling motors and driver consoles. Activities:Fishing More Info Find Similar Boats | ||||||
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Folding Boats | 7' - 10' | 2 - 4 | None | Yes | |
| These boats make ideal craft for strapping to a motor home, or sometimes, checking as airline luggage. They are nimble, inexpensive and built to provide a long life of boating fun in fishing and touring. Activities:Fishing More Info | ||||||
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Dinghy Sailboats | 7' - 15' | 2 - 6 | None | Yes | |
| Built to carry one to two boaters, dinghies can offer wet rides and are fun for learning to sail on smaller, less turbulent waters. Some allow the sail and mast to be stowed so they can be rowed as well. Activities:Sailing, Competition/Races More Info Find Similar Boats | ||||||
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Inflatable Boats | 8' - 30' | 4 - 8 | None | Yes | |
| Inflatable boats range in size from 8-foot dinghies for tenders to 30-foot high performance boats. These boats are suitable for saltwater and freshwater fishing, watersports and more. Activities:SCUBA Diving, Water skiing & Wake boarding, Fishing More Info Find Similar Boats | ||||||
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Day Sailers | 10' - 25' | 2 - 8 | None | Yes | |
| Smaller in size they are designed for short trips on the water to nearby destinations. Many sail them just for the fun of using the wind's power for propulsion. At about 20 ft., day sailers often include a small cabin. Activities:Sailing, Boat Offshore, Competition/Races More Info | ||||||
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Pontoon Boats | 11' - 30' | 4 - 20 | None | Yes | |
| Pontoon boats give families with younger boaters a secure place to enjoy the ride or toddle about when at anchor, thanks to their wide decks. Activities:Water skiing & Wake boarding, SCUBA Diving, Fishing More Info Find Similar Boats | ||||||
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Jet Boats | 14' - 25' | 4 - 10 | None | Yes | |
| Like bowriders and deckboats, they offer comfortable seating and sunning areas, plus a speedy and exciting ride. They are distinguished from runabouts by their propulsion system, which is enclosed inside the hull. Activities:Water skiing & Wake boarding, Fishing More Info Find Similar Boats | ||||||
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Multi-Hull Cruising Sailboats | 14' - 26' | 6 - 12 | 4 - 12 | No | |
| Like cruising sailboats, these are designed for long-range travel and offer spacious accommodations. Their stability and easy sailing characteristics make them popular as rental or charter boats. Activities:Sailing, Boat Offshore, Competition/Races More Info Find Similar Boats | ||||||
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Air Boats | 15' - 18' | 2 - 8 | None | Yes | |
| Airboats offer an exciting opportunity to see and fish locations no other boat can reach and are most frequently used in marshes of the southeast, bogs of the upper Midwest and shallow river areas. Activities:Fishing More Info Find Similar Boats | ||||||
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All Purpose Boats | 15' - 20' | 2 - 8 | None | Yes | |
| Built for many activities, such as freshwater and salt-water fishing, these family fishing boats are capable of pursuing many species, including bass. They tend to have higher freeboard than bass boats because they spend more time in rough water. Activities:Water skiing & Wake boarding, Fishing More Info Find Similar Boats | ||||||
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Fish & Ski | 15' - 22' | 5 - 10 | None | Yes | |
| This craft allows boaters to enjoy the two most popular on-water activities; fishing and skiing. This family fishing and recreational boat has enough power to pull a skier or two, and to get to the fishing spot in short order. Activities:Water skiing & Wake boarding, Fishing More Info Find Similar Boats | ||||||
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Bass Boats | 16' - 25' | 2 - 8 | None | Yes | |
| Bass boats have low, sleek profiles and are built to fish with two or three anglers on board. The minimum length of bass boats starts with 16 feet and can go up to 26 feet. Activities:Water skiing & Wake boarding, Competition/Races, Fishing More Info Find Similar Boats | ||||||
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Closed Bow Runabouts | 16' - 28' | 6 - 10 | None | Yes | |
| Closed Bow Runabouts are fast and ideal for smaller crews who enjoy the sleek sports car look. These boats are great for watersports activities. Activities:Water skiing & Wake boarding, Fishing More Info Find Similar Boats | ||||||
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Bowriders | 16' - 28' | 6 - 12 | None | Yes | |
| These family boats are the most popular in the runabout/spotboat category and are equipped with extra seats and forward access to the bow, a convenient spot to relax and sun. Activities:Water skiing & Wake boarding, Fishing More Info Find Similar Boats | ||||||
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Inboard Wakeboard Boats | 16' - 28' | 6 - 12 | None | Yes | |
| Wakeboarders want a giant wake to launch from as they cross from left to right behind the boat. Activities:Water skiing & Wake boarding, Competition/Races More Info Find Similar Boats | ||||||
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Inboard Ski Boats | 16' - 28' | 6 - 12 | None | Yes | |
| Inboard ski boats accelerate rapidly to get the skiier up quickly. Activities:Water skiing & Wake boarding, Competition/Races More Info Find Similar Boats | ||||||
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Multi-Hull Boats | 16' - 30' | 6 - 15 | 0 - 6 | Yes | |
| Catamarans are the most popular multi-hull boats and are usually offered as an alternative to center consoles. Most catamarans are designed for hardcore angling, but some models offer recreational and cruising amenities. Activities:SCUBA Diving, Sleep Onboard, Boat Offshore, Competition/Races, Fishing More Info Find Similar Boats | ||||||
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Multi-Hull Cruisers | 16' - 38' | 6 - 20 | 2 - 6 | Yes | |
| Also known as catamarans, a wide, airy main cabin is the trademark of these cruisers along with lots of deck space for sunning. They are fuel-efficient and are excellent for long-range cruising and island hopping. Activities:Sleep Onboard, Boat Offshore, Fishing More Info Find Similar Boats | ||||||
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Flat Boats | 17' - 25' | 4 - 10 | None | Yes | |
| These boats are popular in coastal areas where sea trout and redfish live. They can float and run in water less than two feet deep and are ideal for fishing with two to three people on board. Activities:Fishing More Info Find Similar Boats | ||||||