Common Boat Types Explained

Wonder what type of boat is best for you? We try to go over the most common boat types and explain the most prominent benefits and activities that each are designed for. Although you can do almost any boating activity in any type of boat, you should know what you think you want to do most often and pair that with the best boat fit for you. Your first boat is the hardest one to get right. In this video we will cover:

0:00 Intro
2:00 Aluminum Fishing Boats
2:25 Bass Boats
2:50 Bay/Flats Boats
3:10 Center Consoles
3:30 Fish and Ski Boats
3:55 Bow rider Boats
4:20 Deck Boats
4:40 High Performance
4:55 Watersports (tow) Boats
5:20 Pontoon Boats
5:40 Cuddy Cabin Boats
6:05 Mid-Cabin (Express) Cruiser
6:30 Salon (Euro) Cruiser
6:50 Flybridge Cruiser
7:15 Trawler/Yacht
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[boatinglessons]

Did we miss any of the most popular boat types?

[choimdachoim]

In my opinion, Cuddy Cabin with outboard motor is the most useful all-around boat. Great for fishing with 4 people, big enough for off-shore, room for someone to get out of the sun or the weather, portable toilet, walk-around to the bow, sleeps 2 easily, small enough to tow with any vehicle, etc.

[LivnMyLifazBestIKan]

Hello, brand new to boating and really looking to get educated on the best type of boat for my family. I really appreciate the brief yet concise information you presented in this video and was hoping to hear about any recommendations you could make for me. We are a small family of 3; however, if we add in the grandparents and kiddos we can easily become a party of about 10 people. We've rented pontoon boats that are fun and definitely spacious for lake use, but we are also interested in acquiring a vessel that could be used in open waters (for example trips to Catalina). Activities for the kids involve pulling them on tubes or rafts but that may progress to skiing later in the future. I've been drawn to the aesthetics of the Bowriders, Cuddy Cabins, and Pontoons but have no idea on what kind of engine specs to look out for with the most straightforward maintenance. I appreciate all of your help and guidance, and I look forward to exploring your other videos you have made available. Thank you again! 🙂 Happy Boating... Oh I also forgot to mention, that I would like to buy a previously owned boat first.

[ajlancjc]

Good topic. Would have appreciated a price range for each.

[andhisaputra]

Thanks... good to know for my design reff

[electricpaisy]

At this one lake in france where we used to go on vacation when I was a kid many people had small boats that never left that lake. I always really liked them. Tthey where very unique in size. They had cabins with windows in the front but at the same time those boats were realy tiny. I always wondered how they would feel like inside and if those cabins were for sleeping or only couch area. The boats where like 5m long and 2m wide. the controls where cramped to the side to make space for a realy small door in the middle to the cabin. The biggest one of them was called Quicksilver 510.

[willbrink]

Not sure where the Whaler Super sport line falls, but seem to do a little of everything well for such a small boat.

[craigparse]

This should have been titled "Common POWER Boat Types".
R.I.P. sailboats 😳

[Adrianotanable]

What about landing crafts? They are my favorite type of boat!! I'm about to make a 40 feet fiberglass one

[DrSlick]

What is the most popular and needed item when it comes to owning a boat? Money.

[BlkKng]

Would it be considered a sport boat or cruiser boat but not a pontoon

12’ v hull boat with built outboard and steering console with 8hp motor
Would that be considered a mini sport boat or mini speed or mini cruise
Idk what to call it other than a small boat with a motor

[jackpast]

Living near the ocean and a lot of bays, would a bow rider handle going into the ocean for small amounts of time? Thinking 25’-28’.

[Kwr]

Hi ...I was just wondering if you are near Sudbury as I thought I recognised some of the scenes?!

[morgankayj]

I want something like a pontoon boat that can fit a lot of people, but that goes faster and can do watersports. What would be the best type? Awesome video by the way!

[mamabar]

I’m torn between a deck boat and a pontoon. We are a family of 8 but usually bring a couple friends, so we need a 12 passenger boat. For watersports, all we really care about are tubing and kneeboarding. Don’t need a wake setup. But we always hang out in the desert and it’s 110+ degree so a large Bimini top is crucial. Which would you recommend?

[saifsalah]

And those that are carried on cars
what is it called??
Are all types carried on cars?
Or special types?

[austingreen]

i think i might get a tinder dinghy made buy factory with a inboard would that be a good thing

[standardprocedure]

Is there a max width boat you can buy for rivers and lakes because they have to be brought to the rivef/lake by road ? What I really want to ask is can you buy a yacht for a river/lake ?

[bconscious]

wish you knew as much about shaving as you do about boating :)

[mko.]

High performance boats: go fast, and look cool got it 😎👍