Which Boats are the Best Boats?

The short answer to the question which boats are the best boats is that all type of boats could be called the best boats. It really depends on what you want your boat for and what your budget is.

If you want to own a boat to go trawling on a lake for fish and maybe have a little fun on the water with the family, enjoying the great outdoors, then the best boats for this situation would be a small rowing boat. These boats are often cheap and can be transported easily on a typical trailer, so they are also the best boats from a budget point of view.

However, if you want a boat that will be able to travel a bit faster than you can row it (which is common with those basic boats), then the best boats are those with an outboard motor, or even a 6–10 foot aluminum or fibreglass vessel. These boats offer the best of both worlds for family use, as they not only give the chance for the whole family to go fishing, but they also are the best for water play, such as towing a sea-biscuit.

These 6–10 foot aluminum hull boats are also the best boats for waterskiing and for taking out into the ocean, as they are tough enough to handle waves without getting swamped.

But maybe you want to escape the noise of the internal combustion engine. You want something quiet that offers a little physical challenge. Here, what the best boats for you will depend on what you are planning on doing with it. If you want to enjoy the sun and the wind on a lake or in a wide calm bay, then sailing boats may well be the best boat for you.

A range of sailing boats are available. Out of the little one-person sailing boats, the best boats would have to be the little Optimists and similar, as their sail design makes this a very beginner-friendly boat that is hard to capsize. Of course, sailing boats come in all shapes and sizes – a specialist dealer will be able to advise you regarding the best boats for your needs.

However, if you want to enjoy boating alone and keep your options open as to the type of water you “mess around in boats on”, then the best boats for this are kayaks. While they are only designed for one person and require a little skill to manage, they can handle many types of water and are easy to transport (e.g. on the roof rails of an SUV). While they may not be the best boats for fishing – it’s possible, but not easy to fish from a kayak – they are the best boats for a physical challenge.

Whatever boats are the best for you, always remember the basics of water safety and always wear your lifejacket.