We’ve been really excited to write this article. It features two of the best things in the world—owning a boat and using it to entertain yourself, your friends and your family. How to combine these two things—in just the right ratio for your situation—depends on what you like to do and how you like to do it. What follows are some of our top picks for boats that are well suited to different types of entertainment.
Bass Fishing
If filling the live well with the biggest five bass you can catch, burning up the tournament trail, or watching the sunrise while flippin’ lily pads is your idea of entertainment, you need a bass boat. There are lots of great options.
Skeeter makes a lineup of incredibly fishable bass boats. Designed with the serious angler in mind, you can outfit yours with shallow water anchoring systems, graphs, trolling motors and more. A Skeeter’s combination of style and performance make it a great option when your idea of on-water entertainment involves chasing lunkers.
Check out the Skeeter FXR20. It’s sleek, fast, and ready for action!
Aluminum Boats- Ready for Anything
When your idea of on-the-water entertainment might involve a little bit of everything, you can’t go wrong with an aluminum boat. Sturdy, durable—ready to fish flooded timber or take you to and from the duck blind—aluminum boats are great.
Xpress Boats are proudly made in Arkansas. The original all-welded aluminum boat, Xpress earns its reputation for making all kinds of on-the-water adventure possible. The company builds a variety of models—bass fishing, bay fishing, a shallow water technical skiff, crappie fishing, waterfowl hunting and big water catfish fishing.
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Xpress Boats are not only highly functional, but their price point is accessible for many. When entertaining on your boat might meanmany number of adventurous activities, an Xpress could well fit the bill.
Bennington Pontoon Boats—Packing the Party Wherever They Go
You could well make the argument that the pontoon boat is the ultimate in on-the-water leisure and entertainment. Their stable, large decks allow you to invite lots and lots of your friends. They support fishing, you can pull tubers and wakeboarders, and you can outfit them in a variety of ways.
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Bennington makes a great line of pontoon boats. Available at a variety of price points Bennington offers models dialed in for entertaining, fishing, saltwater applications, watersports, and more. Talk about versatile.
You can even equip your Bennington pontoon with a top deck—expanding deck space, providing more room for entertaining, and even featuring a waterslide. The ability to customize layout and hardware allows you to not only accommodate more people than other boat varieties, but to customize your Bennington to suit your preferred type of entertaining.
The Bennington S Line is optimized for entertaining. You can choose from different floor plans, color options, and can even incorporate such features as a port dinette and upgraded marine audio options. Take the party with you on your Bennington pontoon.
Saltwater—Offshore, Sandbar, and Going to Dinner on Your Boat
If your version of boat-based entertainment includes a bit more salt, Regulator makes a great boat for you. The modern saltwater center console is a marvel.
Equipped to fish offshore and ready to host family days on the sandbar, it’s really hard to beat this brand of boat ownership. After a day of fishing or hanging out with friends, you can even tie up at your favorite waterfront restaurant. Arriving at the best restaurant in town on your own boat—you’re living right.
With models ranging from 23 to 41 feet, Regulator’s offerings are high-performance, versatile and ready for a variety of applications. The company prides itself on build quality and resale value.
Over the course of ownership, you can dial in the experience to your preferred vision of entertaining. From inshore fishing, chasing tuna and sailfish offshore to hosting family and friends for a boat day, you can really do it all aboard a Regulator.
The size and configuration that’s right for you depends on what activities you like best. If you are a serious offshore angler, you might opt for a larger model—28 to 41. The 26XO is a hybrid bay boat that can do it all. You can hop offshore in good weather while being perfectly equipped for entertaining all the time.
Boat-Based Entertainment Must-Haves
No matter the type of boat or the exact nature of your on-the-water recreation, there are a few things that will make your time on the water more fun. Here’s a few:
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Bass Fishing
If filling the live well with the biggest five bass you can catch, burning up the tournament trail, or watching the sunrise while flippin’ lily pads is your idea of entertainment, you need a bass boat. There are lots of great options.
Skeeter makes a lineup of incredibly fishable bass boats. Designed with the serious angler in mind, you can outfit yours with shallow water anchoring systems, graphs, trolling motors and more. A Skeeter’s combination of style and performance make it a great option when your idea of on-water entertainment involves chasing lunkers.
Check out the Skeeter FXR20. It’s sleek, fast, and ready for action!
Aluminum Boats- Ready for Anything
When your idea of on-the-water entertainment might involve a little bit of everything, you can’t go wrong with an aluminum boat. Sturdy, durable—ready to fish flooded timber or take you to and from the duck blind—aluminum boats are great.
Xpress Boats are proudly made in Arkansas. The original all-welded aluminum boat, Xpress earns its reputation for making all kinds of on-the-water adventure possible. The company builds a variety of models—bass fishing, bay fishing, a shallow water technical skiff, crappie fishing, waterfowl hunting and big water catfish fishing.
Xpress Boats are not only highly functional, but their price point is accessible for many. When entertaining on your boat might meanmany number of adventurous activities, an Xpress could well fit the bill.
Bennington Pontoon Boats—Packing the Party Wherever They Go
You could well make the argument that the pontoon boat is the ultimate in on-the-water leisure and entertainment. Their stable, large decks allow you to invite lots and lots of your friends. They support fishing, you can pull tubers and wakeboarders, and you can outfit them in a variety of ways.
Bennington makes a great line of pontoon boats. Available at a variety of price points Bennington offers models dialed in for entertaining, fishing, saltwater applications, watersports, and more. Talk about versatile.
You can even equip your Bennington pontoon with a top deck—expanding deck space, providing more room for entertaining, and even featuring a waterslide. The ability to customize layout and hardware allows you to not only accommodate more people than other boat varieties, but to customize your Bennington to suit your preferred type of entertaining.
The Bennington S Line is optimized for entertaining. You can choose from different floor plans, color options, and can even incorporate such features as a port dinette and upgraded marine audio options. Take the party with you on your Bennington pontoon.
Saltwater—Offshore, Sandbar, and Going to Dinner on Your Boat
If your version of boat-based entertainment includes a bit more salt, Regulator makes a great boat for you. The modern saltwater center console is a marvel.
Equipped to fish offshore and ready to host family days on the sandbar, it’s really hard to beat this brand of boat ownership. After a day of fishing or hanging out with friends, you can even tie up at your favorite waterfront restaurant. Arriving at the best restaurant in town on your own boat—you’re living right.
With models ranging from 23 to 41 feet, Regulator’s offerings are high-performance, versatile and ready for a variety of applications. The company prides itself on build quality and resale value.
Over the course of ownership, you can dial in the experience to your preferred vision of entertaining. From inshore fishing, chasing tuna and sailfish offshore to hosting family and friends for a boat day, you can really do it all aboard a Regulator.
The size and configuration that’s right for you depends on what activities you like best. If you are a serious offshore angler, you might opt for a larger model—28 to 41. The 26XO is a hybrid bay boat that can do it all. You can hop offshore in good weather while being perfectly equipped for entertaining all the time.
Boat-Based Entertainment Must-Haves
No matter the type of boat or the exact nature of your on-the-water recreation, there are a few things that will make your time on the water more fun. Here’s a few:
- Sunscreen and SPF lip protectant— pack them in the bag, you won’t regret it.
- Polarized eyewear—Costa makes a good pair of glasses. You’ll protect your eyes and see more of what’s happening.
- Life jackets—make sure that you’re in compliance with local regulations. Have at least one life vest per passenger.
- Some great extras— bringing a waterproof, Bluetooth speaker, a boat grill, a backpack cooler, and a waterproof boat bag can take your boat-based entertainment to the next level.
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