BoatPrimer
A free reference on who builds each boat type, where to get them, and what goes with each hull class.
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Types
Spec sheets for each hull shape: purpose, size bands, builders, dealers.
Builders
Hull yards in the primer: owner notes, what they build, garage photos.
Dealers
New-boat dealers who carry those brands. Phone and distance, not inventory.
Accessories
Engines, parts, and rigging. Separate from hull builders and dealers.
Rules
Laws and regulations US boat buyers often run into. Orientation only.
Featured types
- Aluminum fishingLight riveted or welded hulls for lakes and rivers.39 builders
- Center consoleWalkaround deck with helm in the middle — fishing first.109 builders
- PontoonWide deck on logs for calm lakes and entertaining.49 builders
- Bay boatShallow-draft fishing hulls for back bays and flats.63 builders
All types
- Aluminum fishingLight riveted or welded hulls for lakes and rivers.39 builders
- Bass boatLow-profile tournament hulls built for bass fishing.24 builders
- Bay boatShallow-draft fishing hulls for back bays and flats.63 builders
- BowriderOpen bow seating for lake day cruising and swimming.44 builders
- CatamaranTwin-hull stability for fishing, cruising, or sailing.21 builders
- Center consoleWalkaround deck with helm in the middle — fishing first.109 builders
- CruiserCabin cruisers for weekends aboard with galley and berths.53 builders
- Cuddy cabinSmall forward cabin for overnight or weather on day boats.22 builders
- Deck boatWide bow deck on a V-hull for groups and day cruising.26 builders
- Dual consoleTwo consoles with walk-through windshield for day boating.20 builders
- Express cruiserFast cabin boats with open cockpit and overnight berths.10 builders
- Fish and skiDual-purpose runabouts for fishing mornings and tow sports.51 builders
- Flats boatUltra-shallow poling skiffs for sight-fishing flats.11 builders
- High performanceSpeed-oriented V-hulls for lake and coastal thrills.16 builders
- Jet boatJet drive for shallow rivers and beach launching.9 builders
- Jon boatFlat-bottom aluminum utility boats for rivers and ponds.8 builders
- PilothouseEnclosed helm for cold weather and longer coastal runs.6 builders
- PontoonWide deck on logs for calm lakes and entertaining.49 builders
- SailboatWind-powered hulls from daysailers to coastal cruisers.17 builders
- Ski/wakeTow-sports hulls for slalom, wakeboard, and tubing.13 builders
- SkiffSimple open hulls for skinny water and light tackle.18 builders
- SportfishOffshore fishing hulls with tower, cockpit, and range.31 builders
- Wake boatInboard V-drives tuned for wakesurfing and wakeboarding.23 builders
- WalkaroundSide decks and cabin for coastal fishing with some shelter.17 builders
