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Freshwater fishing boats are usually outfitted to chase largemouth bass, walleyes, crappies, and other species that live in lakes and ponds.  Because freshwater fish are fast, fishing boats designed for freshwater use generally have high-performance hulls and can travel at speeds of more than a mile a minute.  Often generically termed bass boats, freshwater fishing boats are often javelin-shaped and have a narrow pad at the transom which allows them to plane up on top of the water.  A V6 outboard produces between 150 and 275 horsepower, and a silent electric trolling motor at the bow provides low-speed maneuvering capabilities.  Smaller freshwater fishing boats are also an option.  Because many of these are made with lightweight aluminum, they can be powered with motors that start at 5 horses.  Their portable motors can be removed when needed.

Saltwater fishing boats come in a variety of options and a variety of sizes depending upon where they will be used.  Boats designed for going far offshore range in length from 20 to 65 feet and often have twin or triple engines.  Fishing space is usually located in the front (fore) and the back (aft) of the boat, with the wheel in the middle.  Cuddy-cabin boats have a very small cabin located under the bow, while full-cabin boats usually have relatively spacious living arrangements.

Some fishing boats are designed specifically for catching fish that lurk in shallow waters.  Flat boats can do the job in waters that are as little as one to four feet deep.  Just like they sound, flat boats have a flat bottom that makes it easier for the boat to sneak up on the elusive fish that often live in shallow waters.

Fishing Boat Manufacturers

• Albemarle Boats, Inc.
  

  140 Midway Drive P.O. Box 349 Edenton, NC 27932 252-482-7600 www.albemarleboats.com/

  Sportfishing boats manufactured in North Carolina and tested off the shores of the Outer Banks.

  
  
• Angler Boat Corporation
  

  7400 N.W. 37th Avenue Miami, FL 33147 305-691-9175 www.anglerboats.com/

  Offers center console, dual console, and walk around cabin sport fishing boats.

  
  
• Baha Cruiser Boats
  

  668 North Fletcher Avenue Mayo, FL 32066 386-294-2447 www.bahacruisers.com/

  Quality offshore sport fishing boats and catamarans.

  
  
• Baja Marine
  

  1520 Isaac Beal Road Bucyrus, OH 44820 419-562-5377 www.bajamarine.com/

  Offers a series of innovative, high performance offshore and sportfishing boats.

  
  
• Bennett Brothers Yachts
  

  1701 J.E.L. Wade Drive Wilmington, NC 28401 910-772-9277 www.bbyachts.com/

  This custom boatbuilder offers a wide range of boats ranging from catamarans and sportfishing vessels to custom sailboats and yachts.

  
  
• Bertram Yacht
  

  3663 NW 21st Street Miami, FL 33142 305-633-8011 www.bertram.com/

  Large convertible yachts with high class accommodations for the sport fisherman and the whole family.

  
  
• Blue Fin
  

  47 Gooding Avenue Bristol, RI 02809 401-253-2060 www.bluefinboats.com/

  Semi-custom sportfishing boats designed for speed and a smooth ride.

  
  
• Boston Whaler
  

  100 Whaler Way Edgewater, FL 32141 386-428-0057 www.whaler.com/

  Producers of recreational boats, from small dinghies to large offshore fishing boats.

  
  
• C-Dory
  

  25 37th Street NE Auburn, WA 98002 253-839-0222 www.c-dory.com/

  Manufacturers of anglers, cruisers, and fuel efficient pilothouses.

  
  
• Cabo Rico Custom Yachts
  

  2258 S.E. 17th Street Fort Lauderdale, FL 33316 954-462-6699 www.caborico.com/

  Offers a selection of sailing yachts, cruising sailboats, sportfishers, and unique motorsailers.

  
  
• Cabo Yachts
  

  9780 Rancho Road Adelanto, CA 92301 760-246-8917 www.caboyachts.com/

  Features a range of sport fishing yachts up to 52 feet long.

  
  
• Campion Marine
  

  200 Campion Road Kelowna, BC V1X 7S8 250-765-7795 www.campionboats.com/

  This Canadian boat manufacturer offers a wide variety of boats including high performance boats, cruisers, and sport boats.

  
  
• Carolina Classic Boats
  

  109 Anchors Way P.O. Box 968 Edenton, NC 27932 252-482-3699 www.carolinaclassicboats.com/

  Features a series of 25' to 35' offshore sport fishing boats.

  
  
• Carolina Skiff
  

  3231 Fulford Road Waycross, GA 31501 912-287-0547 www.carolinaskiff.com/

  Offers family boats and fishing boats made with fiberglass and other composite materials.

  
  
• Century Boat Company
  

  6725 Bayline Drive Panama City, FL 32404-4809 850-769-0311 www.centuryboats.com/

  Offers several varieties of fishing boats, including center consoles, walk-arounds, bay boats, and dual consoles.

  
  
• Cobia Boat Company
  

  3207 Industrial 29th Street Fort Pierce, FL 34946 772-465-0631 www.cobiaboats.com/

  Inshore and offshore fishing boats with hulls by SeaTech Systems and Yamaha outboards.

  
  
• Concept
  

  2410 NW 147th Street Opalocka, FL 33054 305-635-8712 www.conceptboats.com/

  Features high performance sport boats for the whole family to enjoy.

  
  
• Contender Boats
  

  1820 S.E. 38th Avenue Homestead, FL 33035 305-230-1600 www.contender.com/

  Specializes in semi-custom high performance sport fishing vessels.

  
  
• Doral Boats
  

  1000 Wye Valley Road PO Box 640 Midland, ON L4R 4P4 Canada 888-843-6725 www.doralboat.com/

  This Canadian boat builder produces cruisers and sport boats for pleasure, fishing, and water-skiing.

  
  
• Edgewater Boats
  

  221 Dale Street Edgewater, FL 32132 386-426-5457 www.ewboats.com/

  Builds semi-custom small yachts and offshore fishing boats.

  
  
• Egg Harbor Yachts
  

  P.O. Box 702 Egg Harbor City, NJ 08215 609-965-2300 www.eggharboryachts.com/

  Popular manufacturer of quality sport fishing yachts with luxurious interiors and smooth rides.

  
  
• Everglades Boats
  

  544 Air Park Road Edgewater, FL 32132 386-409-2202 www.evergladesboats.com/

  Family-friendly inshore and offshore fishing boats, including v-hull bay boats and flat boats.

  
  
• Formula Powerboats
  

  2200 West Monroe Street P.O. Box 1003 Decatur, IN 46733-5003 260-724-9111 www.formulaboats.com/

  Produces fiberglass powerboats, including sport boats, bowriders, cruisers, and luxury yachts.

  
  
• Fountain Powerboats
  

  1653 Whichard's Beach Road P.O. Drawer 457 Washington, NC 27889 252-975-2000 www.fountainpowerboats.com/

  Offers fish boats, sport boats, and high performance express cruisers.

  
  
• Glastron Boats
  

  P.O. Box 460 Little Falls, MN 56345 320-632-8395 www.glastron.com/

  One of the original makers of fiberglass boats, Glastron currently produces bowriders, deck boats, sport cruisers, ski boats and fishing boats.

  
  
• Godfrey Marine
  

  4500 Middlebury Street P.O. Box 1158 Elkhart, IN 46516 574-522-8381 www.godfreymarine.com/

  Produces family-friendly luxury Sweetwater pontoon boats, multi-purpose deck boats, and fishing boats.

  
  
• Grady-White Boats
  

  P.O. Box 1527 Greenville, NC 27835-1527 252-752-2111 www.gradywhite.com/

  Outboard powered sport fishing boats built for safety and reliability.

  
  
• Hatteras Yachts
  

  110 North Glenburnie Road New Bern, NC 28560 252-633-3101 www.hatterasyachts.com/

  This North Carolina boat manufacturer offers sportfishing boats and fiberglass motor yachts.

  
  
• Hewes Craft
  

  214 Highway 395 North Colville, WA 99114 509-684-5235 www.hewescraft.com/

  Builder of rugged, quality-engineered aluminum fishing boats.

  
  
• Hydra-Sports
  

  1651 Whitfield Avenue Sarasota, FL 34243 941-753-7811 www.hydrasports.com/

  Inshore and offshore center console boats, walkaround fishing boats, and cruisers for serious anglers.

  
  
• Integrity Marine
  

  9401 Amherst Avenue Margate, NJ 08402 800-435-2337 www.integritymarine.com/

  Manufacturer of commercial and sport fishing boats and convertible yachts.

  
  
• Jupiter Marine International
  

  P.O. Box 350647 Ft. Lauderdale, FL 33335 954-523-8985 www.jupitermarine.com/

  Offshore sport fishing boats designed to provide a smooth, comfortable ride.

  
  
• Kenner Boats
  

  2500 East Kearney Springfield, MO 65803 417-873-4555 www.kenner-boats.com/

  Maker of bay boats for fishing, comfort, safety, and performance.

  
  
• Luhrs Corporation
  

  255 Diesel Road St. Augustine, FL 32084 904-829-0500 www.luhrs.com/

  Offers mid-sized hard top, flybridge convertible, and open express sportfishing boats.

  
  
• Mako Marine International
  

  1181 Old Caroleen Road Forest City, NC 28043 828-288-6500 www.mako-boats.com/

  Produces inshore, center console, dual console, and walkaround saltwater fishing boats.

  
  
• Maverick Boat Company
  

  3207 Industrial 29th Street Ft. Pierce, FL 34946 888-742-5569 www.pathfinderboats.com/

  Maker of quality 15' to 24' offshore fishing boats, skiffs, and bay boats.

  
  
• May-Craft
  

  P.O. Box 450 Smithfield, NC 27577 919-934-3000 www.maycraftboats.com/

  Center console and pilot house boats for sport fishers and recreational boaters.

  
  
• McKee Craft
  

  404 Sandy Street P.O. Box 623 Fairmont, NC 28340 910-628-0926 www.mckeecraft.com/

  Manufacturer of family fishing boats with pressure foam filled hulls for strength and a quiet ride.

  
  
• Nautic Star Boats
  

  500 Waterway Drive PO Box 26 Amory, MS 38821 662-256-5636 www.nauticstarboats.com/

  Specializes in offshore, deck boats, and composite bay boats.

  
  
• Ocean Yachts
  

  P.O. Box 312 Egg Harbor City, NJ 08215 609-965-4616 www.oceanyachtsinc.com/

  Produces luxury high performance yachts up to 73 feet for sport fishing and pleasure.

  
  
• Out Island Sport Yachts
  

  P.O. Box 351 Egg Harbor, NJ 08215 609-804-8884 www.outislandsportyacht.com/

  Offers express fisherman and convertible sport fisherman models.

  
  
• Panga Fishing Boats
  

  13638 SW 142nd Avenue Miami, FL 33186 305-971-7485 www.panga.com/

  Manufactures a line of commercial quality fishing boats.

  
  
• Parker Marine Enterprises
  

  2570 Highway 101 P.O. Box 2129 Beaufort, NC 28516-2129 252-728-5621 www.parkerboats.net/

  Produces quality boats for recreation, commercial use, and sport fishing.

  
  
• Pioneer Boats
  

  P.O. Box 328 Harleyville, SC 29448 843-462-7775 www.pioneerboats.com/

  Entry-level boats for recreational boaters and anglers who desire style, safety and functionality.

  
  
• Polar Boats
  

  PO Box 310 Vinemont, AL 35179 800-839-4182 www.polarboats.com/

  Producers of attractive and durable fiberglass fishing boats.

  
  
• Pro-Line Boats
  

  1520 South Suncoast Blvd. Homosassa, FL 34448 352-795-4111 www.prolineboats.com/

  Offers a wide variety of fiberglass sportfishing boats, including bay boats, dual consoles, center consoles, and walkarounds.

  
  
• Pursuit Boats
  

  725 East 40th Street Holland, MI 49423 616-392-7163 www.pursuitboats.com/

  Offshore, center console, and walkaround fishing boats. Pursuit also offers the Drummond Island and Denali models.

  
  
• Rampage Sportfishing Yachts
  

  100 Quality Drive Navassa, NC 28451 910-371-1275 www.rampageyachts.com/

  Manufactures rugged offshore fishing vessels including walkarounds, convertibles, and express boats.

  
  
• Regulator Marine
  

  187 Peanut Drive P.O. Box 49 Edenton, NC 27932-0049 252-482-3837 www.regulatormarine.com/

  Offers quality offshore sportfishing boats for the independent individual.

  
  
• Sailfish Boats
  

  2501 Milestone Industrial Park Cairo, GA 39828 229-377-2125 www.sailfishboats.com/

  Quality saltwater fishing boats in affordable offshore and inshore models.

  
  
• Scout Boats
  

  2531 Highway 78 West Summerville, SC 29483 843-821-0068 www.scoutboats.com/

  Innovative composite center consoles, bay boats, and walk arounds designed for lasting performance.

  
  
• Sea Boss Boats
  

  71 Industrial Park Road P.O. Box 1185 Newberry, SC 29108 803-321-5777 www.seabossboats.net/

  Affordable fishing and family boats with semi-custom options.

  
  
• Sea Fox Boats
  

  2550 Highway 52 Moncks Corner, SC 29461 843-761-6090 www.seafoxboats.com/

  Offers a wide variety of affordable models, including center and dual consoles, walkarounds, and flat and bay boats, built for durability and dependability.

  
  
• Sea Hunt Boats
  

  P.O. Box 1380 Lexington, SC 29071 803-755-6539 www.seahuntboats.com/

  Sea Hunt's Easy Lift hull is designed to give a smoother, drier ride.

  
  
• Sea Pro Boats
  

  182 Sea Pro Drive P.O. Box 1167 Newberry, SC 29108-1167 803-321-5777 www.seaproboats.net/

  Constructs saltwater sportfishing and family pleasure boats.

  
  
• Seacraft
  

  1181 Old Caroleen Road Forest City, NC 28043 417-873-4555 www.seacraft-boats.com/

  Manufactures offshore fishing boats using modern construction techniques and materials.

  
  
• Seaswirl Boats
  

  7th & C Street P.O. Box 167 Culver, OR 97734 541-546-5011 www.seaswirl.com/

  Produces sport boats and the Striper name saltwater fishing boats.

  
  
• Southport Boat Works
  

  2080 Enterprise Drive N.E. Leland, NC 28451 910-383-0365 www.southport-boatworks.com/

  Offshore center console sportfishing boats powered by four-stroke outboard power.

  
  
• Tahoe Boats
  

  2500 East Kearney Springfield, MO 65803 417-873-4555 www.tahoesportboats.com/

  Features versatile sport boats for water skiing, fishing, and cruising.

  
  
• Tiara Yachts
  

  725 East 40th Street Holland, MI 49423 616-392-7491 www.tiarayachts.com/

  Sport fishing yachts designed, engineered, and manufactured with perfection as the goal.

  
  
• Topaz
  

  P.O. Box 702 Egg Harbor City, NJ 08215 609-965-8143 www.topazboats.com/

  Innovative fishing boats equipped with luxury cabins, fish and tackle boxes, and other fishing accessories.

  
  
• Triton Boat Company
  

  15 Bluegrass Drive Ashland City, TN 37015 615-792-6767 www.tritonboats.com/

  Fiberglass and Tri-Core composite saltwater boats built using advanced aircraft technology.

  
  
• Trophy
  

  800 South Gay Street Knoxville, TN 37929 865-582-2200 www.trophyfishing.com/

  Saltwater fishing boat built to meet the needs of passionate anglers.

  
  
• True World Marine
  

  120 Industrial Avenue Little Ferry, NJ 07643 201-440-6100 www.trueworldmarine.com/

  Cabin and walkaround boats designed for fishing, safety, and performance.

  
  
• Viking Yacht Company
  

  Route 9 & Bass River P.O. Box 308 New Gretna, NJ 08224 609-296-6000 www.vikingyachts.com/

  Offers a line of quality engineered sportfishing and convertible yachts.

  
  
• Wellcraft Marine
  

  1651 Whitfield Avenue Sarasota, FL 34243-3948 941-753-7811 www.wellcraft.com/

  Experienced manufacturer of fiberglass offshore sportfishing boats and luxury cruisers.

  
  

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