Site Menu — Find Your Page
Bowrider Boats Mega Website
Four Winns carries beam a long way forward, and the H2 is the clearest example. At 21 ft 5 in (6.53 m) with a full 8 ft 6 in (2.59 m) beam held well into the bow, the forward lounges are wide enough for two adults side by side rather than the usual single-file arrangement.
The cockpit follows the same logic. A long port lounge, a helm with proper bolster support, and a transom bench that converts to a rear-facing lounge over a wide platform. Storage is generous, including a ski locker in the sole and deep lockers under every lounge.
Volvo Penta V6 stern drive power from 200 hp to 280 hp suits the hull well. The boat is efficient at a 24-26 knot cruise, and the larger engine option gives strong hole-shot for wakeboarding with ballast aboard.
The H2 also offers watersports credibility beyond the average family boat. Optional ballast, a proper tower and speed control turn it into a competent wake boat, without losing the bow seating that makes it a cruiser on other days.
Used examples reward inspection of the transom assembly and the upholstery, which in earlier boats can craze if left uncovered in strong sun. Mechanically the Volvo V6 packages are well understood and parts availability is good worldwide.
The world's best selling bowrider size, Light, simple and easy to tow.
US$38,000 - US$52,000 new
The refined mainstream benchmark: quiet, dry, and beautifully finished for the money.
US$72,000 - US$95,000 new
A premium 25-foot bowrider renowned for its deep seating, convertible lounges, refined ride and exceptional finish.
US$155,000 - US$210,000 new
Featured Boat of the Week
This week we are putting the Bayliner Bayliner DX2000 in the spotlight, and it earns the spot. At 20 ft 2 in (6.16 m) long on a 8 ft (2.44 m) beam, this is a bowrider that reads the water well and still feels roomy enough for a full day out. A 20-foot deck-boat-width bowrider with outboard power and a huge social cockpit. Power comes from 115-150 hp mercury fourstroke outboard through a outboard package, and the fibreglass hull keeps the ride settled when the afternoon breeze puts a chop on the surface.
Seating is rated for 8 people, so there is space for family, friends, towels, eskies and the tow rope without anyone climbing over gear. Owners tend to buy it for family, water ski, leisure — which is exactly where it shines. Fuel is 30 us gal (114 l), and on the second-hand and new market you should expect to land somewhere around US$42,000 - US$58,000 new depending on hours, trailer and options.
Our full deep dive covers the layout in detail: bow lounge comfort, helm ergonomics, the rear entertaining area, storage that actually swallows a weekend, plus standard features, popular options and honest notes on where the boat compromises. If the Bayliner DX2000 is on your shortlist, start there — and check back next week, because the featured boat changes every week as we complete more full model reviews.
Featured Bowrider Article
Buying Advice
Your first boat teaches you what you actually want in your second. The trick is to make that lesson cheap. A first bowrider should be easy to launch, easy to drive, cheap to keep and simple to sell — everything else is a bonus. For most first-time buyers, 4.8-5.8 m (16-19 ft) is the sweet spot. Boats this size tow behind ordinary vehicles, fit in a standard garage or side yard, launch single-handed, and carry four to six people comfortably. They are also forgiving to dock, because you can push them off a pontoon by hand. Resist the urge to buy 7 m as a first boat. Bigger boats cost more to store, need more capable tow vehicles and heavier trailers, and are far less relaxing to manoeuvre while you are still learning. Plenty of owners upsize later; almost nobody regrets starting smaller. A single modern four-stroke outboard is the easiest introduction to boat ownership. It starts reliably, services simply, tilts clear at the ramp and can be flushed in minutes. Aim for a mid-range engine option rather than the smallest one offered — an underpowered boat struggles to plane with a full load, which is when boats feel worst.
Read the full article