Power boats are the most popular boats sold. Their designs are as varied as their uses. Those with seating in the front are called bow riders. Many of these boats are used for towing skiers or rafts and also be used for occasional fishing.
Types of Powerboats
1) Inflatable Boats
Short five- and six-footers are used as dinghies. Mid-sized models in the 12- to 18-ft. range are more durable, have more interior space, and can handle an outboard; such mid-sized models can carry several passengers and serve as runabouts.
- Sizes range from four ft. to low-20s.
- Price Range: $1,000-$20,000+
- Most are compact and don't require a trailer and can hold 1-4 people
2) Bow Riders
All-purpose runabouts with extra seats and forward access to the bow, a convenient spot to relax, socialize and sun. They come in small and larger versions.
- Sizes range from mid-teens to upper 20's.
- Price Range: $5,000-$30,000+
- Most are trailer able and can hold 1-5 people
3) Runabouts
Mostly used for the water skiing, weatherboardings, fishing, cruising and sunning. Boat is usable in overnight purposes and also for the large water voyages.
- Sizes range from mid-teens to upper 20's.
- Price Range: $10,000-$40,000+
- Most are trailer able and can hold up to 8 people
4) Pontoon Boats
These are the large and party boats with the comfort of fishing. Good for fishing, swimming and sunning. This boat is not recommended for the Great Lakes for Ocean use.
- Sizes range from mid-teens to low-30s.
- Price Range: $10,000-$40,000+
- Most are not recommended for trailering and can hold up to 10 people.
5) Deck Boats
These type of boats are mainly used by the anglers, swimmers, sunbathers and several folks at the dock. Features and usages are very similar to the pontoon boats except speed. Deck boats are faster at top cruising speed.
- Sizes range from mid-teens to low-30s.
- Price Range: $15,000-$40,000+
- Most are trailer able and can hold up to 10 people.
6) Cuddy Cabins
These are small cruisers mainly used for camping, simple cooking and small group overnight purposes. Cuddy cabins are comfortable in big waters but are especially popular as the second house theory.
- Sizes range from mid-teens to low-30s.
- Price Range: $15,000-$60,000+
- Most are trailer able and can hold 1-5 people.
7) Water-ski Boats
As the name suggest, these boats are mainly used for the tournaments and training. These boats range from 18fts. The boars are very useful for the passengers who seek to train for various sporting activities.
- Sizes range from mid-teens to mid 20's.
- Price Range: $15,000-$50,000+
- Most are trailer able and can hold 1-5 people.
8) Fish and Skis
These category crafts are most popular for the on-water activities like boating, fishing and skiing. Crafts are also having the facility of storage and tanks. Four riders can easily have the fun of these crafts.
- Sizes range from mid-teens to mid 20's.
- Price Range: $10,000-$30,000+
- Most are trailer able and can hold 1-5 people
9) High-Performance Boats
The name suggests the features; the boats are made for the speed generated people. Boats are more fuel eaters and also demanding high maintenance. People seeking the speed and style can be highly impressed.
- Sizes range from mid-20's to 50+.
- Price Range: $40,000-$400,000+
- Some are trailer able, but most should be moored.
- They can hold up to 6 people
10) House Boats
These are the boats with highly entertainment features and also packed with the nice recreational and housing facilities. They are quite specious and also moving slow and full of amenities.
- Sizes range from 30 to over 70 ft.
- Price Range: $40,000-$600,000+
- These are not trailer able and can hold 10 or more people
11) Motor Yachts
These are well deigned, modernly equipped, recreational and most entertaining boat types. Mostly used for fishing, private cabins and sunning space on fly bridges.
- Sizes range from mid-30's to over 70 ft.
- Price Range: $60,000-$1,000,000+
- These are not trailer able and can hold 8-12 people.
12) Trawlers
The high powered and heighten boats, mainly used for leisure and comforts. Best for the long distanced cruising. They are more specious than the Motor Yachts but are relatively slow.
- Sizes range from mid-30's to over 60 ft.
- Price Range: $60,000-$1,000,000+
- These are not trailer able and can hold 6-12 people
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