What is a Bowrider Boat?

In the market for a new boat? A bowrider may be the perfect ship for you! Check out our helpful article below to learn more and, when you’re ready, visit our location in Houston, Texas to grab your new bowrider today.

Definition

If you’ve never heard of a bowrider before, the name will clue you in on this ship’s most notable feature — the large seating area located in the bow of the ship. Despite their high seating capacity, these boats are relatively small and don’t typically include a cabin or roof. Depending on your model, your bowrider may be more suited for higher speeds or casual cruising. No matter what speed you prefer, you’ll have your choice of sterndrive or outboard motors.

Use

These ships are best suited for calmer waters and are easy to spot on rivers and lakes. Due to their small size and lack of weather protection, it’s generally not advised to take your bowrider out on the ocean. However, they are perfect for family trips to the lake, fishing getaways, and even as tow boats if you’d like to try your hand at water skiing!

Features

Because bowriders are used in so many different ways, they can come with quite an array of different features. While every bowrider will have high-capacity seating, models aimed at fishermen may come with rod holders and livewells, while models targeting waterskiers may have additional storage space and a powerful engine. No matter what features you’re looking for in a boat, it’s likely you’ll find them already present on a bowrider

If you’ve decided a bowrider is the perfect boat for you, visit us here at LMC Marine Center to grab your model today! We proudly serve the nearby city of Conroe, Texas, and offer helpful services such as boat financing and repairs.