Bayliner
United States · since 1957
The highest-volume bowrider builder in the world, and the boat most families step into first.
Fibreglass · Outboard and stern drive · 2 models reviewed
Brands & Models
Bowrider Boat Makes and Brands
Every major bowrider boat make in one place — Bayliner, Sea Ray, Cobalt, Chaparral, Malibu and more, with what each brand builds best.
Sea Ray
United States · since 1959
The benchmark premium production bowrider: better finish, quieter ride, stronger resale.
Fibreglass · Outboard and stern drive · 2 models reviewed
Cobalt Boats
United States · since 1968
The quality benchmark. Joinery, hardware and ride that owners describe as addictive.
Fibreglass · Stern drive and outboard · 1 models reviewed
Chaparral
United States · since 1965
Premium-feel bowriders with clever seating and one of the best ride reputations.
Fibreglass · Stern drive and outboard · 1 models reviewed
Quintrex
Australia · since 1945
Australia's aluminium bowrider giant, and the reason plate and pressed alloy bowriders became mainstream.
Aluminium · Outboard · 1 models reviewed
Malibu Boats
United States · since 1982
The watersports specialist whose open-bow models double as premium family boats.
Fibreglass · Inboard direct drive and V-drive · 1 models reviewed
Yamaha Boats
Japan / United States · since 1960s
The jet-drive bowrider: no propeller, huge swim platform, shallow-water friendly.
Fibreglass · Twin jet propulsion · 1 models reviewed
Stacer
Australia · since 1974
Value-focused aluminium bowriders that shrug off trailer life and shallow ramps.
Aluminium · Outboard · 1 models reviewed
Regal
United States · since 1969
Family-owned builder with luxury-grade interiors in trailerable sizes.
Fibreglass · Stern drive and outboard · 0 models reviewed
Four Winns
United States · since 1962
Wide-beam bowriders with big cockpits and strong watersports credentials.
Fibreglass · Stern drive and outboard · 1 models reviewed
Monterey
United States · since 1985
Quiet achiever with hand-laid hulls and a notably soft ride.
Fibreglass · Stern drive and outboard · 0 models reviewed
Bénéteau (Flyer)
France · since 1884
European outboard bowriders built for Mediterranean-style day boating.
Fibreglass · Outboard · 1 models reviewed
Crownline
United States · since 1991
Styling-led bowriders with distinctive hull graphics and FACT hull technology.
Fibreglass · Stern drive and outboard · 0 models reviewed
Glastron
United States · since 1956
Long-running sport bowriders with aggressive styling at accessible prices.
Fibreglass · Stern drive and outboard · 0 models reviewed
Quicksilver
Poland / Europe · since 1970s
Europe's high-volume outboard bowrider, priced to get families afloat.
Fibreglass · Outboard · 1 models reviewed
Karnic
Cyprus / Greece · since 1971
Deep-V Mediterranean bowriders with a reputation for handling chop.
Fibreglass · Outboard · 1 models reviewed
Stessco
Australia · since 1970s
No-nonsense Australian alloy bowriders built for hard family use.
Aluminium · Outboard · 0 models reviewed
Sirocco
Australia · since 2000s
Plate aluminium bowriders with a heavier, more solid feel underway.
Aluminium · Outboard · 0 models reviewed