Boat type
High performance
Purpose
High-performance boats prioritize speed — deep-V or stepped hulls, large horsepower, and minimal frills. Built for lake and coastal thrill runs, poker runs, and sport cruising. Not a fishing layout or family pontoon.
Best suited for
- Lakes and calm coastal water (model-dependent)
- Experienced boaters comfortable at high planing speeds
- 1–6 passengers for day runs
- Slip-kept or trailered with capable tow rigs
Size options
- Compact performance
- 24–28 ft — trailerable speedsters
- Mid-size performance
- 29–35 ft — serious speed and seakeeping
- Large performance
- 36 ft+ — offshore-capable go-fast hulls
Builders in the primer
16 builders in the primer build this type. A missing name is a hole, not a ranking.
- CigaretteDealer networkOpa-Locka, FL
Also center console.
No owner notes yetNo owner boats yetcigaretteracing.com - ConceptSell-through unknownMiami, FL
Also center console.
No owner notes yetNo owner boats yetconceptboats.com - Dave's Custom BoatsSell-through unknownunknown
This type only, in this primer.
No owner notes yetNo owner boats yetdcbperformanceboats.com - Deep ImpactFactory directOpa-Locka, FL
Also center console.
No owner notes yetNo owner boats yetdeepimpactboats.com - DonziDealer networkWashington, NC
Also center console.
No owner notes yetNo owner boats yetdonzimarine.com - EliminatorDealer networkMira Loma, CA
Also ski/wake.
No owner notes yetNo owner boats yeteliminatorboat.com - FormulaDealer networkDecatur, IN
Also bowrider, center console, cruiser, cuddy cabin, express cruiser, sportfish, and wake boat.
No owner notes yetNo owner boats yetformulaboats.com - FountainDealer networkWashington, NC
Also center console.
No owner notes yetNo owner boats yetfountainpowerboats.com - HCB YachtsDealer networkVonore, TN
Also bass boat, bay boat, center console, cruiser, cuddy cabin, fish and ski, and sportfish.
No owner notes yetNo owner boats yethcbyachts.com - HellkatsSell-through unknownunknown
Also catamaran and center console.
No owner notes yetNo owner boats yethellkatspowerboats.com - Hustler PowerboatsDealer networkCalverton, NY
Also catamaran, center console, and fish and ski.
No owner notes yetNo owner boats yethustlerspeedboats.net - Midnight ExpressSell-through unknownMiami, FL
Also center console.
No owner notes yetNo owner boats yetmidnightboats.com - Nor-TechDealer networkCape Coral, FL
Also center console.
No owner notes yetNo owner boats yetnor-techboats.com
Where to get them
New-boat dealers who carry these brands live on the dealers shelf. Enter a city or zip to see nearby options for this type:
Related accessories
Engines, parts, and rigging that typically pair with this hull class. Full list on the accessories shelf.