10 of the Best Bowrider Boats

It’s tough to beat the appeal of bowrider boats, with their comfortable seating, luxurious amenities, snappy handling and unbeatable versatility. No wonder bowriders remain the top choice for millions of boating families everywhere.

In these days of social distancing, there’s no need to drive around hunting for bargains when we’ve done the leg work for you! We’ve scoured the docks and talked with all the boat builders to bring you the 10 of the best bowrider boats available today. From newbie boaters to rugged old salts, there’s something on this list for everyone.

Campion A23

Campion A23

The top model in Campion’s acclaimed Allante series, the Campion A23 impresses with its battleship-like construction, PWC-like handling, impeccable fit and finish, and impressive fuel economy. Campion’s incredible attention to detail and a boatload of luxurious standard features – like an audiophile Kicker stereo system, LED lighting throughout, super-plush upholstery and Razor ultra-suspension bucket seats at the helm put the A23 in a class of its own.

• Length: 25’ 1”
• Beam: 8’ 6”
• Dry weight: 4,037 lbs
• Fuel capacity: 60 gal.
• Passenger capacity: 9

Crownline 265 SS

Crownline 265 SS

Crownline ticks all the boxes with its magnificent 265 SS. Spacious aft-facing transom seating, a roomy transom walk-through, hot tub-style seating in the cockpit, a fully digital dash for the driver, a spacious head compartment, and a spacious bow with its own stereo speakers, drink holders and more make this the ultimate runabout for families who want it all. If that’s not enough, the option list is enough to win over even the most reluctant spouse. If you are looking for one of the best bowrider boats, the Crownline 265 SS is a heck of a place to start.

• Length: 26’ 3”
• Beam: 102”
• Dry weight: 5,842 lbs
• Fuel capacity: 55 gal.
• Passenger capacity: Yacht-rated

Formula 270 BR

Formula 270 BR

The Formula 270 BR is a perennial favorite being big enough for the whole family, yet nimble enough to be a real jaw-dropper when you put the throttle down. Modular bow seating, a huge and inviting stern lounge, a spacious head compartment and an emphasis on interior storage space throughout make the 270 BR feel bigger than it is.

• Length: 27’
• Beam: 8’ 6”
• Dry weight: 6,200 lbs
• Fuel capacity: 101 gal.
• Passenger capacity: Yacht-rated

Four Winns H260

Four Winns H260

If the devil is in the details then the Four Winns H260 wins with its unbeatable attention to detail – as evidenced by its oversized stern swim platform, big aft sun pad, wide transom pass-through, huge wrap-around cockpit seating, roomy bow with full-length loungers, ski tow, high-end stereo with Bluetooth streaming, spacious head compartment and power options up to 300 horsepower. We haven’t even talked about the option list, which offers its own delights. If sporty performance is what you’re after, the Four Wins H260 is one of the best bowrider boats money can buy.

• Length: 26’ 6”
• Beam: 8’ 5”
• Dry weight: 5,100 lbs
• Fuel capacity: 70 gal.
• Passenger capacity: 13

Glastron GX210

Glastron GX210

Performance buffs will be well-acquainted with Glastron, but its GX210 is a family bowrider everyone can enjoy thanks to a long standard feature list and plenty of appealing options. A spacious rear swim platform, a stern sun pad, a sport walk-through windshield, plush bow seating with storage space beneath and an AM/FM stereo with Bluetooth streaming are just the start of this boat’s charms.

• Length: 21’
• Beam: 8’ 4”
• Dry weight: 3,200 lbs
• Fuel capacity: 40 gal.
• Passenger capacity: 11

Grady-White Freedom 285

Grady-White Freedom 285

It’s big, it’s wide, and it’s made for the open ocean, so one thing you’ll never feel onboard the Grady-White Freedom 285 is crammed for space. With a huge head console, a standard hard top, mountains of storage space for gear. Stainless everything, a huge live well, double fish boxes, a wash-down system and a boatload of other goodies, this might just be the ultimate bowrider for families who boat without compromise.

• Length: 28’
• Beam: 9’ 6”
• Dry weight: 6,500 lbs
• Fuel capacity: 214 gal.
• Passenger capacity: Yacht-rated

Monterey 235SS

Monterey 235SS

Many of the best bowrider boats today come with an impressive standard feature list, but few can match Monterey’s brilliant 235SS, with goodies like a Bimini top, a 48-quart carry-on cooler, blue/white LED lighting throughout, a high-end Fusion audiophile stereo, a lifetime hull warranty and unbeatable eye appeal. Engine options up to 300 horsepower deliver rocket-like acceleration and top speeds pushing 60 mph.

• Length: 23’ 5”
• Beam: 8’ 6”
• Dry weight: 3,650 lbs
• Fuel capacity: 52 gal.
• Passenger capacity: Yacht-rated

Sea Fox 226 Traveler

Sea Fox 226 Traveler

Built to handle the big water of the open Atlantic, the Sea Fox 226 Traveler is a top choice among boaters on big lakes too for its top-end seakeeping abilities and incredible occupant comfort. Standards include a full Bimini top, a self-draining cockpit, a fully digital dash, a head compartment, a removable 36-quart cooler, stainless steel everything, incredibly soft, UV-resistant upholstery, a Fusion audiophile stereo system with four speakers, and a wash-down kit for easy end-of-day cleanups.

• Length: 22’ 4”
• Beam: 8’ 6”
• Dry weight: 2,700 lbs.
• Fuel capacity: 105 gal.
• Passenger capacity: 8

Starcraft SVX 210 OB

Starcraft SVX 210 OB

Starcraft’s been building boats since 1903, and that unequalled experience shows in its delightful SVX 210 OB. Setting this ride apart are details like both bow and stern swim platforms, each with its own retractable stainless steel boarding ladder, comfortable lounge seats with upgraded upholstery that provide the ideal balance between firm support and sumptuous comfort, LED lighting, a snazzy Guzzi sport steering wheel and mountains of storage space for gear. High performance with smaller engines is a big plus. It all combines to create one of the best bowrider boats available.

• Length: 20’ 9”
• Beam: 8’ 6”
• Dry weight: 2,685 lbs
• Fuel capacity: 60 gal.
• Passenger capacity: 14

Tahoe 210 SI

Tahoe 210 SI

With its 210 SI, Tahoe shows why it’s become one of the best-selling bowriders in North America. Super-comfy seating with storage beneath, a sport hull for snappy handling, engine options of up to 300 horsepower, a standard depth finder, a standard audiophile stereo and standard lithium batteries elevate the entire boating experience, making time aboard this bowrider a true pleasure.

• Length: 21’
• Beam: 8’ 4”
• Dry weight:3 ,490 lbs
• Fuel capacity: 42 gal.
• Passenger capacity: 9