Deck boats are small to medium sized watercraft that do not have a lower cabin or other covered area. They make full use of the single deck with many boats featuring seating for several guests in the front, middle and rear sections of the craft. Deck boats are also frequently used to pull water skiers and wake boarders.http://www.deckboats.com/WB_HC_versatility_index.htm
The Corvette of Deckboats - 2009 Hurricane 2200 I-O
Alan Jones from Boating World talks with a Godfrey Marine sales manager about a new model of deck boat. Features on this particular model include snap-in carpet, a wake board tower, vinyl seating, a Sony sound system, floor lights and cup holders. They emphasize that this particular boat is a great fit for families with children.
Deck Boat Manufacturers
Deck boats are built by a variety of companies that specialize in small watercraft. Manufacturers include Hurricane Boats, Suncruiser, Princecraft and others.http://www.hurricaneboats.com/http://www.suncruiser.com/http://www.princecraft.com/index.aspx?RegionID=2&LanguageID=en-US Hurricane produces the Sundeck and Sundeck Sport models in addition to pontoon boats.http://www.hurricaneboats.com/ Suncruiser produces an SD line of deck boats, but their fishing-specific deck boats are produced under Lowe.http://www.suncruiser.com/ Princecraft has two separate deck boat models currently for sale, which include the Vacanza and Ventura.http://www.princecraft.com/index.aspx?RegionID=2&LanguageID=en-US
Deck Boat Usage
Deck boats can be used for a variety of different recreational activities. Some boats are equipped with wake board towers that can be used to pull water skiers and wake boarders behind the craft. However, they can also be used for fishing or just cruising on the water. Many have small compartments for food and refreshments, and can also be used simply for entertaining.http://www.deckboats.com/WB_HC_versatility_index.htm
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Deck boats can be used for fishing, cruising, water skiing and more
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Deck boats are often sold side by side with pontoon boats
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Some deck boats have small toilets
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May include reclining area
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GPS systems allow deck boat owners to navigate in areas they aren't familiar with
