These Are The Best Boat Brands In The U.S Right Now

If you're considering owning a boat, choosing the best boat brands can be quite difficult. Whether you're looking for the best fishing boats or the best deck boats, we have narrowed down your search to these five best boat brands that any boat enthusiast should get.

Bertram

Even though Bertram only produces the 35, 50, and 61 now, this historic brand is still inspiring widespread devotion and was selected as the champion of Boat Trader's Boating Madness popularity competition. The persistent demand for vintage versions like the 28 and 31, which are frequently repowered, refinished, and resold for astronomically high prices for boats of their age, serves as more evidence of Bertrams' legendary status.

Boston Whaler

If you're looking for fishing boats, Boston Whaler has got you covered. There are 38 distinct versions of fishing and luxury boats made by Boston Whaler, ranging in size from 11' to 42'. In addition to its "unsinkable legend" history spanning back 60 years, this brand has a lot to look forward to. One of the major aspects of this brand is its resale value in particular. If you look at the Boston Whaler used boat listings, you'll see that even 20-year-old boats still hold a significant amount of value. There are 24-footers that have been around for over 20 years but still cost over $60,000, as well as 18-footers that are over 10 years old yet cost over $25,000—almost as much as some brand-new boats of the same size.

Chaparral

Want bow riders instead? You can find the best ones produced by Chaparral. From wake surf to cruisers that range from 19 to 33 feet in length, Chaparral is one of the most popular boat brands out there. The brand performed extremely well in Boat Trader's Boating Madness competition and was even chosen as the third most popular brand overall.

Grady-White

Grady-White is one of the most respected brands in the boating industry, especially when it pertains to fishing boats. In every recent survey or third-party measurement of boat brands, this brand has received the best possible customer satisfaction recognition. Grady-White receives high marks from every source, including Marine Matrix and J.D. Power awards. Not only that but Grady-White is also one of the most highly regarded popular boat brands for both new and used boats.

Lund

Lund has been producing aluminum boats since 1948, and it continues to be among the most well-liked brands in the country (particularly in the north and mid-Western regions). Lund has also won the NMMA Innovation Award, and one of their models was selected by BoatU.S. Magazine as one of the "Best Boats For Your Money" purchases. In addition to some cross-over watersports boats and a limited selection of pontoon boats, Lund manufactures a variety of fishing boats, from species-specific to jon boat versions.

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