Below are our favorite manufacturers of express cruisers, runabouts, cuddy cabins, bowriders and trailer-boats. These are the boat makers that focus on pleasurecraft that are generally 17 to 35 feet in length, and often at prices that are perfect for the entry-level boater.
Designed to deliver the maximum experience in performance, luxury and pleasure. Maxum delivers groundbreaking technology such as their side-jets that make it easier to dock. View their 25 to 35 ft Sport Cruisers. They really make nice Sport Boats, Cruisers, and Yachts, starting at 17 and going up to 42 feet. Configure yours here, or locate a dealer.
Four Winns, like Carver and Wellcraft, is a Genmar company. In addition to bow riders and deck boats, Four Winns has a full suite of cuddy cabins and cruisers upto 41 feet long.
This 125-year-old company was my choice for my first express cruiser, and my father's choice for his first boat 30 years earlier. Chris Craft continues to manufacture classic styles with several sporty boats that don't fit easily into either the cuddy or cruiser category. At the top of their fleet is the 40 ft Roamer, which looks old-school, but is actually quite modern. Easily locate a Chris Craft dealer near you.
Offering 20 to 30 foot bowriders and cuddy cabins as well as a recently added 33 ft cruiser, Cobalt pays attention to details and it shows.
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Larson
boats are assembled in Little Falls, Minnesota, and claim to be the oldest continuous boat designer and builder in America. Their impressive Cabrio line includes sport cruisers from the 22 foot Cuddy to the 36 foot cruiser (which seems bigger in the cabin than many NYC apartments!). Larson also has an extensive lineup of smaller sport boats including deckboats and bowriders.
Find a Larson dealer near you to begin your journey.
Makers of Sport Boats, Cruisers, Sport Fishing Boats, and Scarab high-performance boats. Sizes range from 19 to 47 feet, and include something for everyone, except the sailor. There is so much diversity in their product line, that visiting a Wellcraft dealer is like visiting a boat show.
Visit their website or find a Wellcraft dealer near you.
