Buying a Boat By Type

When it comes to buying a boat, you have a wealth of options to choose from. The boat market is bigger than ever these days, with thousands of brands and thousands more models. So what do you do if you’re new to boats and you’re not sure what to get? This guide to some of the most common boat types should help you narrow down your choices a little bit.

Flat-Bottom Boats

Small, flat boats like jon boats are usually used by one or two people at a time for fishing or cruising on shallow waterways. The compact size of these boats makes them both affordable and easy to transport, but they have very few features. However, you can typically add accessories to them to make them more practical.

Center Consoles

Center console boats are a popular choice with fishers especially because they have the helm of the boat in the center, rather than at the bow (front). This gives you 360° access to all sides of the vessel, making it easier to cast your line from anywhere. The spaciousness of center console boats adds to their popularity.

Pontoons

The pontoon boat is a popular family boat because of its stability on two hollow aluminum tubes and its spacious deck with plenty of seating space. Pontoons are also versatile enough to be used for other purposes besides entertaining friends and family, including fishing or even towing watersports.

Bowriders

Bowrider boats have an additional area of seating at the bow of the boat, which makes these boats a dream for entertaining passengers. You can also use bowriders for fishing or other purposes as well.

Ready to check out boats for sale? Visit our dealership in Harrisonville, MO, today to take a tour of our incredible selection of new and used boats. Let us know if you have any questions we can answer for you to help you make your final choice. Midwest Marine Boat Company serves our Missouri customers in Raymore.