Bowrider Boats: Pros and Cons

When you start browsing the market for buying a boat, you’ll be met with a variety of options. A bowrider is a perfect match if you’re looking for a craft that’s ideal for spending a relaxing day cruising across the water with friends and family. We’ve put together the pros and cons of bowrider boats to help you decide whether these vessels are what you need. When you are ready to check out some models, visit Yankee Boating Center to check out our inventory.

Perks

Bowriders come with a V-shaped hull and a bow that narrows to a point, which significantly enhances the speed and handling, especially when it comes to taking sharp turns. Some models can reach up to 60 mph, while still remaining easy to handle, as well as keeping the passengers safe.

Generally speaking, bowrider boats are between 16’ and 20’ in length, but some of the latest models are much longer, up to and over 30’ in some cases. No matter their size, a bowrider boat is an excellent choice for recreational boating and watersports activities.

Bowriders often provide tons of great additional features that make them comfortable, fun, and easy to operate. If you are a watersports enthusiast, you may be interested in a bowrider that has plenty of below-deck storage space for water skis, wakeboards, and other gear safe and secure

Cons

Bowriders lack enclosed cabins and are comparatively small, so they are best for daytime cruising and fishing on calmer inland waters. They are not meant for overnight boating and are too small to take onto the open ocean. Because of their narrow, V-shaped hulls, these vessels usually can’t hold as many people as deck boats can. If you’re taking a smaller boating party and have less stuff to store, you can get along fine in a bowrider. Plus, the seating at the front of the boat is a great extra, however, do not expect it to be very spacious.

Most bowriders are not large or powerful enough to handle rough waters so you can’t take them onto the ocean and these vessels may struggle if you go too far out. Due to their lack of an enclosed cabin, bowrider boats aren’t going to be very good when the weather deteriorates.

If you think that a bowrider is for you? Get in touch with us at Yankee Boating Center in Lake George, NY, to see our full selection of bowrider boats for sale. When it comes to choosing the right model, our team is always happy to help you make a perfect choice. We welcome all our patrons visiting us from Clayton, so stop by today!