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Power Boats
Powerboats are very versatile and are a great choice for those not
interested in the physical work involved in sailing. Whether
you are looking to tool around for a couple of hours with family or
friends or are interested in serious speed, powerboats come in a
wide variety.
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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