Bowrider Boat Sales in Utah

Learn About Bowrider Boats

 

Pleasure boaters of the world, unite! The bowrider is a classic design that casual cruisers come to time and again because of its reliable performance, spacious seating arrangements and affordability. If you’re looking for a great way to take the family out on the lake this summer, a bowrider boat might be just the ticket.

 

Roger's Performance Marine, with locations in Centerville and Hurricane, is your Utah boat dealer, serving Salt Lake City, Washington, and Cedar City. Below, we’ve provided some information for you about bowrider boats and how they can fit your marine lifestyle.

 
 

Definition

 
 

Bowriders are a style of runabout boat with an open area of extra seating in the bow, right ahead of the controls. Passengers can easily climb into this space to relax while you cruise, enjoying the warm sunshine and spray as they chat. Friends and family will really get a kick out of this particular craft because of how much it facilitates conversation and communing.

 

These single-deck boats lack a cabin and a roof. They’re often no more than 35’ in length, so they’re not the largest boats you’ll find, but sometimes a smaller boat is exactly what you need. Bowriders are typically equipped with either a sterndrive or an outboard motor as their means of propulsion. Some models have more powerful engines that will allow them to reach higher speeds, while others have a lower cap and are made for relaxing, slow cruises.

 



 

Uses

 

Because they don’t have an enclosure or even a roof, bowrider boats are primarily suited to fair-weather ventures, ideal for sunny and calm afternoons on the water. Without any type of shelter, they’re definitely not meant to be overnighter boats by any means! Their relatively small size and open design means that they’re best when used on calm inland waterways like lakes and rivers versus the open ocean. They won’t handle chop well.

Bowriders, therefore, see the most use as pleasure crafts for groups of friends or a large family to enjoy. The ample seating at the stern and in the bow makes them capable of

holding up to ten passengers, with room for sunbathing or swimming preparation.

 

You can find some models that have powerful enough engines to be able to tow watersports participants like wakeboarders and inner tubers, but not every bowrider will be ideal for these purposes.

 

Ready to check out some bowrider boats for yourself? Visit one of our dealerships in Centerville or Hurricane to view our current marine inventory. Roger’s Performance Marine is conveniently near Salt Lake City, serving the cities of St. George and Odgen, Utah.