Utility Boats

Utility boats are multi-purpose boats that are commonly used for fun outings or fishing. These are ideal for users looking for performance in a boat along with cheap pricing. The size of such a boat varies from 12-foot to 21-foot. The weight bearing capacity ranges from 4 persons or 250kg to 12 persons or 800kg. These boats require a 40hp outboard engine to propel forward, yet smaller boats powered with a low capacity engine can also run efficiently because of easy maneuverability of its hull. The bottom has a particular design to aid a smoother ride and has plenty of dead rises in order to carry heavy loads on full speed. Utility boats are best suited for lake or bay rides. They even have flared sides in case you want a dry ride. There are standard features that are common in almost all utility boats namely wooden thwarts, fenders, bottom rub strip, reserve buoyancy and molded hull made of fiberglass and polyester resin to make it unsinkable. The modern variants of the boats are specifically for use on shallow rivers and for beach landing and surf riding. The most popular utility boat brands are Lowe and Star Craft.