Boat Types & Brands

The best brands and models by boat type — pontoons, center consoles, sailboats, catamarans and more.

Best Boat Brands Ranked by Type and Budget

The best boat brands, ranked by type and budget — pontoon, fishing, center console and cruiser brands that hold their value.

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The best pontoon boat brands compared: Bennington, Barletta, Harris, Manitou and Sun Tracker by price, build and resale.

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The best fishing boat brands for freshwater and saltwater: Lund, Ranger, Boston Whaler and Grady-White compared.

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The best center console boat brands: Boston Whaler, Grady-White, Scout, Everglades and Regulator by ride, fishability and value.

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Best bowrider boat brands ranked: Sea Ray, Cobalt, Regal and Bayliner compared by build quality, seating and resale.

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Best sailboat brands compared: Beneteau, Catalina, Jeanneau and Hallberg-Rassy by build, use and resale value.

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Best jet boat brands ranked: Yamaha, Scarab, Chaparral and Sea-Doo compared by drive system, layout, size and value.

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Best aluminum fishing boat brands: Lund, Alumacraft, Tracker and Crestliner compared by hull build, layout and resale.

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Best luxury yacht brands ranked: Azimut, Sunseeker, Ferretti, Pershing and Riva by size, build and resale.

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Best catamaran brands compared: Lagoon, Fountaine Pajot, Leopard and Aquila for cruising, charter and liveaboard use.

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Best wake boat brands ranked: MasterCraft, Nautique, Malibu and Moomba compared by ballast, surf systems and value.

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Best cruiser boat brands ranked: Sea Ray, Regal, Cruisers Yachts and Formula compared by size, layout and resale.

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