Bowrider Boats For Sale in Naples, ME & Pembroke, MA

A group of 5 people on a 2023 MasterCraft XT24 bowrider dashing through a lake.

With powerful engines and sleek designs, bowrider boats are built for exhilarating performance. Whether you're into watersports, cruising, or just enjoying a leisurely ride, these boats deliver an unmatched on-water experience. Visit one of our dealerships to check out our full selection of bowrider boats for sale. We are located in Naples, ME & Pembroke, MA.

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What Are Bowrider Boats?

A bowrider is a small, open boat that is designed primarily for pleasure cruising. For those who seek relaxation out on the water, a bowrider is the perfect type of boat to get. These family-friendly vessels are designed to be affordable, compact, and fun to use, with lots of seating space so you can bring a big group of friends or family along for the adventure. Read on to learn more about bowrider boats and how they’re most commonly used.

Definition

A bowrider is a type of single-deck runabout boat that is usually under 35’ in length. It is open to the air without an enclosed cabin or any features found therein, such as berths, a galley (kitchen), or a head (bathroom). The identifying feature of a bowrider is the sunken seating area in the bow, right in front of the helm, which allows passengers to relax and feel the spray of water.

There is more seating at the stern to provide space for up to ten passengers. Most bowriders are equipped with sterndrive or outboard engines, with some models being capable of achieving high speeds and others more suitable for slower cruises.

Common Uses

You'll see bowrider boats on a sunny day at the lake, since these are the perfect pleasure cruising boats. They lack a cabin or any type of shelter, so they’re not ideal for cruising on a rainy, windy, or cold day. Bowrider boats are small, so they’re unsuitable for choppy open ocean waters and they won’t make good overnight boats, either.

Many people choose to use their bowriders as cruising vessels on a sunny afternoon. They’ll get a group together and go for a ride, enjoying the spacious seating arrangements that allow for easy conversation, as well as deck space for sunbathing or swimming preparations. However, some bowriders come with more powerful motors for towing watersports participants. This means you can use a bowrider boat to tow inner tube riders, water skiers, wakeboarders, or wakesurfers.

Think it’s time you checked out these vessels for yourself? Visit New England Water Sports to browse our selection of bowrider boats for sale. We are your local bowrider boat dealership in Naples, ME, proudly serving all those in Long Lake and Sebago Lake.