THE MARISOL MARINE RESOURCE GUIDE
Top 20 Boat
Manufacturers
Find the right brand for your time on the water.
From rugged aluminum fishing boats to refined cruisers, surf boats, and personal watercraft—explore what each manufacturer does best and what a new boat might cost.
A practical shortlist, built around how you boat. These 20 notable manufacturers cover a wide range of recreational boating needs. The order is editorial, rather than a sales or quality ranking. Local dealer coverage and model availability should be part of your comparison.
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Great brands. Different strengths.
Choose the type of boating you enjoy, then get to know the names behind it.
All ranges are approximate CAD budgeting estimates. See pricing notes.
KingFisher
West Coast fishing & rugged adventure
KingFisher builds heavy-gauge welded aluminum fishing and adventure boats, from compact lake boats and river jets to enclosed offshore models. The brand shines when practical fishing space, weather protection, and a durable working layout matter—especially for Pacific Northwest and Canadian waters.
C$45,000–C$1M+
Small fishing packages through large offshore builds.
Axopar
Fast coastal exploring
Axopar makes outboard-powered adventure boats with open decks, sun-top layouts, and enclosed cross cabins. Its strength is versatile coastal day boating: easy movement around the boat, flexible seating and storage, and a choice of weather protection. It is a natural shortlist for island hopping, commuting, and active weekends.
C$100,000–C$1.6M+
Indicative powered boats; hull-only list prices are lower.
Regal
Comfort, finish & family cruising
Regal builds fiberglass bowriders, surf boats, express cruisers, sports activity vessels, and motor yachts. The company shines in comfortable seating, attractive interiors, and thoughtful social layouts, with sterndrive and outboard choices across the range. Compare Regal when a polished family day boat or a comfortable overnight cruiser is the priority.
C$100,000–C$4M+
Entry bowriders through equipped motor yachts.
Boston Whaler
Versatile saltwater boating
Boston Whaler builds fiberglass outboard boats for fishing, family outings, and coastal cruising. Its distinctive strength is its foam-filled Unibond hull construction, paired with practical deck layouts across compact Super Sports, classic Montauks, offshore Outrages, and larger cabin models. It suits owners who want one boat to serve several on-water roles.
C$35,000–C$3M+
Compact runabouts through large offshore flagships.
Grady-White
Offshore fishing with family comfort
Grady-White specializes in outboard-powered saltwater fishing boats, including center consoles, dual consoles, walkarounds, and express cabins. The brand shines in fishing-focused storage and cockpit layouts, combined with comfortable seating and its SeaV² hull design. It is worth comparing when offshore angling and family day trips both need to work well.
C$100,000–C$2.5M+
Small center consoles through large offshore boats.
Pursuit
Premium fishing & overnight capability
Pursuit builds premium fiberglass outboard boats in sport, dual-console, and offshore cabin configurations. Its strength is combining serious fishing amenities with refined seating, enclosed heads, and useful cabin space on larger models. The range suits boaters who want to fish, entertain, and spend a weekend aboard without changing boats.
C$210,000–C$2.5M+
Smaller sport boats through large offshore cabin models.
Sea Ray
Social day boating & comfortable weekends
Sea Ray offers fiberglass sport boats and bowriders alongside its Sundancer cabin cruisers. The brand shines in sociable cockpit layouts, swim-platform access, and comfortable lounging and entertaining spaces. It is a strong comparison point for owners moving from family day boating into larger boats with overnight accommodation.
C$85,000–C$1.8M+
Sport boats through equipped Sundancer cruisers.
Chaparral
Family watersports & everyday versatility
Chaparral builds fiberglass family bowriders, larger sport boats, and surf models. The company shines in usable seating, storage, and swim access, with layouts aimed at relaxed cruising, towing, and full days on the lake. Its range offers several steps up in size and equipment for families who want to grow into their next boat.
C$65,000–C$600,000+
Compact SSi packages through larger equipped models.
Cobalt
Refined day boating
Cobalt specializes in premium fiberglass day boats, including bowriders, outboard models, and surf boats. Its strength is a comfortable, carefully finished onboard experience, with generous social seating and convenient access to the water. Compare Cobalt when the quality of the day aboard matters as much as the activities behind the boat.
C$140,000–C$900,000+
2026 base MSRP spans about US$99k–US$613k; options add cost.
Bayliner
Accessible family boating
Bayliner builds fiberglass bowriders, deck boats, and Trophy fishing and enclosed-cabin models. The brand shines in approachable layouts, straightforward ownership, and relatively accessible entry prices. It is a useful starting point for first-time owners and families who want to compare a simple day boat with a more fishing-focused or weather-protected alternative.
C$40,000–C$400,000+
Element and bowrider packages through Trophy Explorers.
Jeanneau
Practical cruising & broad choice
Jeanneau builds both powerboats and sailing yachts, including Merry Fisher/NC cabin boats, Cap Camarat day boats, and Sun Odyssey sailboats. The company shines in practical living space and a wide choice of cruising layouts. Its enclosed powerboats are especially relevant to owners who want shelter, visibility, and useful overnight accommodation in a manageable size.
C$60,000–C$3M+
Small powerboats through larger sailing and power yachts.
Ranger Tugs
Compact boats with big cruising amenities
Ranger Tugs builds compact cabin cruisers and larger cruising models with a recognizable tug-inspired profile. The brand shines in packing galley, sleeping, head, and navigation facilities into useful cruising layouts; many smaller models are designed to be trailerable. It suits couples and small crews planning overnight trips and extended coastal exploring.
C$225,000–C$2.2M+
R-23 starts around US$160k; larger models cost substantially more.
Cutwater
Fishing, cruising & overnight versatility
Cutwater makes outboard-powered sport and cabin boats that combine fishing decks with family cruising amenities. The brand shines in versatile layouts and, on cabin models, practical overnight facilities and weather protection. It belongs on the shortlist when a boat needs to work for a fishing morning, an afternoon with friends, and a weekend away.
C$160,000–C$700,000+
Open sport models through equipped cabin cruisers.
Hewescraft
Practical Pacific Northwest fishing
Hewescraft builds welded aluminum boats for freshwater fishing, coastal work, and larger ocean outings. The company shines in fishing-first layouts, usable deck space, and a range of open, soft-top, and enclosed-cabin configurations. It is particularly relevant to anglers comparing functional boats for salmon fishing and regular use in Pacific Northwest conditions.
C$50,000–C$600,000+
Small powered fishing packages through large cabin builds.
Lund
Freshwater angling & fish-and-ski use
Lund builds fishing boats ranging from small aluminum utility hulls to premium deep-V and bass models, with family-oriented crossover layouts as well. The brand shines in organized fishing storage, livewells, and layouts designed around casting or trolling. It is a strong freshwater comparison for anglers fishing Canadian lakes and larger inland waters.
C$8,000–C$200,000+
Low end is a small utility hull; engine and trailer packages cost more.
Yamaha Boats
Family fun with jet propulsion
Yamaha builds jet-powered family sport boats, wake models, and FSH center consoles. Its strength is combining integrated Yamaha power with open social layouts and water access, with docking-assist features on selected models. Compare Yamaha when you want a jet boat for cruising, towing, and family days; its WaveRunner personal watercraft are a separate lineup.
C$60,000–C$320,000+
Current U.S. boat starting prices span about US$40k–US$220k.
Malibu
Customizable wakes & surf waves
Malibu builds inboard towboats designed around wakeboarding and wakesurfing. The company shines in integrated ballast, Surf Gate technology, and wave adjustment, paired with seating and onboard controls built for an active crew. It is a focused choice for lake boaters who care about the ride behind the boat as much as the comfort inside it.
C$180,000–C$650,000+
2026 base MSRP is about US$128k–US$280k; heavily optioned boats can exceed this.
Nautique
Specialist watersports performance
Nautique builds specialist inboard boats for water skiing, wakeboarding, and wakesurfing. Its strength is purpose-built watersports performance, with Ski Nautique models for slalom-focused use and Super Air Nautique models for wake and surf sessions. It suits buyers who want to choose a boat around a specific discipline and a carefully controlled tow experience.
C$170,000–C$650,000+
Ski models through highly equipped wake and Paragon models.
Bennington
Roomy lake cruising & entertaining
Bennington builds pontoon and tritoon boats with a broad range of seating layouts, trim levels, and performance packages. The brand shines in spacious lounging, easy movement around the deck, and comfortable entertaining on lakes and suitable sheltered waters. Compare its tube and engine configurations carefully when towing activities or faster cruising are part of the plan.
C$40,000–C$350,000+
Entry pontoons through premium, high-power tritoon packages.
Sea-Doo
Compact recreation & modular family boats
Sea-Doo makes personal watercraft for recreation, touring, performance, and fishing, plus Switch jet-powered pontoons. The brand shines in accessible PWC fun and a broad range of activity-specific models; Switch adds a modular deck for family outings. Its two lineups have very different budgets, so compare the right type of craft before shopping.
PWC: C$9,000–C$32,000+
Switch pontoons: approximately C$38,000–C$75,000+.No brands match your search.
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BEFORE YOU COMPARE
A starting point for your budget.
Boat prices depend heavily on size, engine configuration, equipment, and model year. A small runabout and a brand’s flagship yacht can be millions of dollars apart.
How these estimates work. Ranges are rounded editorial estimates for new boats across each brand’s lineup, informed by published model pricing and dealer listings. They are not quotations or exact minimum and maximum prices. The “+” allows for larger or heavily optioned builds.
Canadian figures are used where available. U.S. figures are translated using a fixed planning allowance of C$1.40 per US$1, rather than a live exchange rate. Canadian dealer prices may differ substantially.
Tax, freight, dealer preparation, registration, and import costs are extra. Engine and trailer inclusion varies by model; the low end for Lund includes small utility hulls. Confirm the complete package with the selling dealer.
View sources & pricing examples
Manufacturer links below support the current lineup and boat-type descriptions. Pricing examples provide reference points for the approximate budgets; they do not establish every endpoint.
- Malibu Boats 2026 presentation, page 11: published 2026 base MSRP ranges for Cobalt, Malibu, and Pursuit.
- Yamaha current U.S. lineup: published model starting prices.
- Bayliner U.S. models: Element, bowrider, and Trophy starting prices.
- Ranger Tugs R-23 and Cutwater C-32 C: published ready-to-cruise/base pricing.
- Sea-Doo Canadian configurator: separate PWC and Switch MSRP examples.
- Hucks 2026 Regal LS2 listing and Pacific Freedom Malibu listings: examples of dealer and equipped-boat pricing.
- KingFisher models & information
- Axopar models & information
- Regal models & information
- Boston Whaler models & information
- Grady-White models & information
- Pursuit models & information
- Sea Ray models & information
- Chaparral models & information
- Cobalt models & information
- Bayliner models & information
- Jeanneau models & information
- Ranger Tugs models & information
- Cutwater models & information
- Hewescraft models & information
- Lund models & information
- Yamaha Boats models & information
- Malibu models & information
- Nautique models & information
- Bennington models & information
- Sea-Doo models & information
Sources reviewed October 5, 2026. Model years on sale can include 2026 and 2027. Manufacturer logos belong to their respective owners; inclusion in this guide does not imply Marisol Marine is an authorized dealer for every boat brand.
A NOTE FOR EXISTING OWNERS
What about Rinker & Larson?
These familiar names still appear in the used-boat market, but they belong in a different comparison from current new-boat builders.
Rinker
Known for fiberglass runabouts and express cruisers, Rinker appealed to owners seeking practical family layouts and usable cabin space. Polaris announced the brand’s wind-down in 2020. There is no current new-production price range to list here; compare used boats by year, condition, engine hours, and survey findings.
Rinker official owner resourcesLarson / Larson FX
Larson is associated with fiberglass family runabouts and cruisers, while Larson FX focused on multispecies fishing boats. Polaris announced the Larson FX wind-down in 2020, and its official site now focuses on owner support. Treat Larson boats as used-market choices, with no current new-production price range.
Larson FX official owner resourcesProduction-status source: Polaris 2020 year-end results. Older unused dealer stock, if available, should be assessed individually.
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