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Runabouts are wonderful, one-size-fits-all boats that are enjoyable in many situations.  Think of a runabout as similar to a car on water.  It has a windshield, a driver seat and a passenger seat, and two backseats.  There is usually space under the deck to store things like life jackets and water toys.

A bow rider is similar to a runabout, except that there are recessed seats in the bow accessed by a door in the windshield.  A bow rider allows for more passengers, typically six to eight.

Runabouts can also be equipped for waterskiing.  Powerboats designed for waterskiing are usually about 20 feet in length.  They have inboard motors as well as flat bottoms that allow them to plane easily while pulling skiers.  Some have fins on their keels to allow them to turn more sharply.

Performance boats are similar to runabouts, although their engines are more powerful.  Just like muscle cars have bigger engines than regular cars, performance boats have bigger engines than typical runabouts.  Some performance boats have engines with 225 to 1,000 horsepower!

Performance boats typically have a deep vee bottom and an aft that flattens into a planing pad.  This configuration allows the boat to lift high out of the water as speed increases.  How fast can performance boats go?  How about 60 miles per hour or more!  Performance boats of about 20 feet usually have outboard motors of 250 horses, while those in the 30 feet plus range might have two 500 horse stern drive motors that allow the boat to reach speeds of up to 100 miles per hour.

Power Boat Manufacturers

• 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.

  
  
• Bayliner
  

  800 South Gay Street Suite 1700 Knoxville, TN 37929 865-582-2200 www.bayliner.com/index.asp

  Manufacturer of recreational boats also provides parts and emphasizes quality customer service.

  
  
• Bombardier Recreational Products
  

  10101 Science Drive Sturtevant, WI 53177 262-884-5002 www.brp.com/

  Jet skis and powerful sport boats for the water sports enthusiast.

  
  
• 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.

  
  
• 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.

  
  
• 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 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.

  
  
• Chaparral Boats
  

  300 Industrial Park Blvd. P.O. Box 928 Nashville, GA 31639 229-686-7481 www.chaparralboats.com/

  Popular manufacturer of sterndrive pleasure boats and family boats.

  
  
• Chris Craft
  

  8161 15th Street East Sarasota, FL 34243 941-351-4900 www.chriscraft.com/

  Chris-Craft boats won some of the first power boat races and helped Allied efforts on D-Day. Today, the company produces recreational watercraft.

  
  
• Cigarette Racing Team
  

  4355 N.W. 128th Street Miami, FL 33054 305-931-4564 www.cigaretteracing.com/

  Premier powerboat manufacturer offers proven speed boats for the offshore racing industry.

  
  
• Cobalt Boats
  

  1715 North 8th Street Neodesha, KS 66757 800-835-0256 www.cobaltboats.com/

  Produces small family bowriders and high performance boats.

  
  
• 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.

  
  
• Donzi Marine
  

  7110 21st Street East Sarasota, FL 34243 941-727-0622 www.donzimarine.com/

  Features high-performance offshore racing powerboats.

  
  
• 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.

  
  
• 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.

  
  
• Four Winns Boats
  

  925 Frisbie Street Cadillac, MI 49601 231-775-1351 www.fourwinns.com/

  Leading producer of recreational bow riders, deck boats, cuddy cabins, and cruisers.

  
  
• Gekko Sports
  

  c/o IMAR Group 2600 3rd Ave N Fargo, ND 58102 701-293-8866 www.gekkosports.com/

  Innovative maker of towboats for water skiing and wakeboarding.

  
  
• 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.

  
  
• Goetz Custom Boats
  

  15 Broad Common Road Bristol, RI 02809 401-253-2670 www.goetzboats.com/

  This custom boat builder features cruising yachts, racing yachts, and powerboats.

  
  
• Johnson Outdoors Watercraft
  

  4855 Broadmoor SE Grand Rapids, MI 49512 616-698-3000 www.johnsonoutdoors.com/

  Maker of small recreational deck boats, electric boats, pedal boats, kayaks, and canoes.

  
  
• Larson Boats
  

  700 Paul Larson Memorial Drive Little Falls, MN 56345 320-632-5481 www.larsonboats.com/

  Leading pleasure boat manufacturer offers sport boats and cruisers.

  
  
• Mastercraft Boat Company
  

  100 Cherokee Cove Vonore, TN 37885 www.mastercraft.com/

  Manufactures performance powerboats for water skiing, wakeboarding, and pleasure use.

  
  
• Maxum Marine
  

  800 South Gay Street Suite 1700 Knoxville, TN 37929 865-582-2200 www.maxumboats.com/

  Leading recreational boat manufacturer offers a range of sport boats, decks, yachts and cruisers.

  
  
• 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.

  
  
• Midnight Express Powerboats
  

  2600 NE 5th Avenue Pompano Beach, FL 33064 954-784-4141 www.midnightexpress.cc/

  Fiberglass center console boat designed for fuel efficiency and high performance.

  
  
• Monterey Boats
  

  1579 S.W. 18th Street Williston, FL 32696 352-528-2628 www.montereyboats.com/

  Stylish deckboats, sport boats, and cruisers designed for performance, luxury, and family enjoyment.

  
  
• 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.

  
  
• Outerlimits Powerboats
  

  91 Broad Common Road Bristol, RI 02809 401-253-7300 www.outerlimitspowerboats.com/

  Makers of sleek luxury speed boats designed for high performance and precision handling.

  
  
• Oyster Marine
  

  5 Marine Plaza Goat Island Newport, RI 02840 401-846-7400 www.oystermarine.com/

  Designs and builds award-winning sailing yachts and powerboats.

  
  
• 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.

  
  
• Pearson Yachts
  

  373 Market Street Warren, RI 02885 401-247-3000 www.pearsonyachts.com/

  Recreational and economical family cruisers built for efficiency, performance, and durability.

  
  
• 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.

  
  
• Regal Marine Industries
  

  2300 Jetport Drive Orlando, FL 32809 407-851-4360 www.regalboats.com/

  Sport boats, yachts, and cruisers built with traditional craftsmanship and innovation.

  
  
• Rinker Boats
  

  300 West Chicago Street Syracuse, IN 46567 574-457-5731 www.rinkerboats.com/

  Semi-custom cruisers, cuddies, and bowriders by a Godfrey Marine company.

  
  
• 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.

  
  
• Sea Ray
  

  2600 Sea Ray Boulevard Knoxville, TN 37914 865-522-4181 www.searay.com/index.asp

  Marine industry leader in sport boats, cruisers and luxury yachts.

  
  
• Sea-Doo
  

  1111 JA Bombardier Blvd South Palm Bay, FL 32908 321-676-0538 www.seadoo.com/

  Jetskis and sport boats from Bombardier Recreational Products.

  
  
• 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.

  
  
• Stingray Boat Company
  

  625 Railroad Avenue Hartsville, SC 29551 843-383-4507 www.stingrayboats.com/

  Offers cuddies, open bows, and high performance sport boat models.

  
  
• Sugar Sand
  

  c/o IMAR Group 2600 3rd Avenue N Fargo, ND 58102 800-373-9000 www.sugarsand.com/

  IMAR Group company produces a line of jet propelled sport boats.

  
  
• Sunsation Performance
  

  9666 Kretz Drive Algonac, MI 48001 810-794-4888 www.sunsationboats.com/

  Maker of race-proven offshore powerboats which deliver ride, style, performance, and innovation.

  
  
• Tahoe Boats
  

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

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

  
  
• 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.

  
  

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