
Almost every boat in this category will feature inboard/outboards or strictly inboard engines and require a skilled hand at the helm.īowrider vs Dedicated Wakeboard/Ski Boats A few names that inhabit this range are Regal, Sea Ray, and Formula.
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The larger bowriders are great for inviting everyone out for a day on the lake! Many include shore-power, generators, joystick controls, full heads, wakeboard towers, swim platforms, full electronics, and more options than you can imagine. Seating capacity can jump to 12 or higher and wakeboard towers and more luxury items become available. This is also the range where boats start to include extra storage, ahead, and extended swim platforms. Perfect for towing, and forgetting to that secret sandbar, boats in this range are numerous in make and models.

Wakeboard enthusiast? Want to spend a full day out on the water while towing a friend on a tube? Meet the most common, and popular, size bowrider.

Popular makes include Sea Ray, Regal, and Bayliner. Bowriders this size are easily trailer-able, easy to park and make a great first family boat. While there are a few outboard models available such as Sea Ray’s 19SPX, typically boats of this size have I/O’s. These are perfect boats for the weekend warrior who plans to take a few friends out on the lake or cruise the waterway. However, outboards are becoming popular and many saltwater owners are switching over. They create larger wakes and allow for a large swim platform. As mentioned, inboard/outboard engines are the most popular model found on bowriders. Main benefits of Bowriders:īowriders will generally have ample forward seating, a forward ladder for easy access onto a sandbar, and either a hardtop (arch) or a Bimini System. The most common models feature an inboard/outboard engine, however, outboards on bowriders are becoming more common in North Carolina and other saltwater locations. Bowridersĭo you enjoy cruising, wakeboarding, or a casual day at the sandbar? While typically seen like a lake boat, bowriders have been taking over all bodies of water over the past few years. Buying a boat can be a daunting experience, but luckily we are experts! Enjoy this next installment and as always, let us know if you have any questions.
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Which boat is right for me? Welcome to Part 2 of our series where we discuss different boat types.
