The Best Boats for Fishing, according to the Best of Boats, sail well in all conditions and have room for movement, equipment such as tanks and work tables, sun and rain protection and preferably folding furniture, as well as a second helm station.
Top 4 best fishing boats
Beneteau Barracuda 9
For fishing or short cruises, Barracuda 9 is the perfect synthesis of the Barracuda range. The hull is suitable for sailing in all conditions, it is designed to allow you to fish with large and functional “work areas” in the cockpit and bow. The Barracuda 9 boasts a version with a second flybridge steering station and is available in six “packages” for fishermen with engines up to 500 hp.
Loa: 8.91 m – B.max: 2.93 m – Engine: 450 hp – www.beneteau.com
Jeanneau Merry Fisher 605 Marlin
A high performance, stable and safe hull, combined with a layout that makes it one of the ideal fishing boats. Aft two large beaches around the outboard and space in the cockpit. Its outboard motor makes it even more versatile. The wheelhouse is covered at the front, but open to the cockpit for quick access to the controls. In bad weather, however, it can be completely closed. Below deck there is space for a small forward cabin. The standard engine is a 115 horsepower outboard.
Loa: 5.64 m – B.max: 2.45 m – Engine: 115 hp www.jeanneau.com
V Boats Fishpro 54
Not only marine boats, but also boats suitable for bass fishing. For this reason, there is also the Fishpro 54 by V Boats in the ranking. Long 5.45 meters and motorized up to 150 horses, it is made of aluminum. On board it can accommodate up to four people.
Loa: 5.45 m – B.max: 2.45 m – Engine: 150 hp vboats.pro
Wellcraft 352 Fisherman
The flagship of Wellcraft has certainly not gone unnoticed in the world of sport fishing. It combines the characteristics of a pure fisherman with fine finishes for cruise and three outboard engines for top performance. Deckchairs and backs to lie down both aft and bow are reclining to keep the space for the purpose for which it was born: fishing. In the strategic points have been inserted peaks and tanks for the catch. The wheelhouse can be equipped with all the necessary electronics and it is possible to add a second one on the flybridge (also optional). A stabilizer can also be installed on the boat. The minimum motorization is 600 horsepower outboard, the maximum is 1275 hp.
Loa: 10.8 m – B.max: 3.3 m – Engine: 600-1275 hp www.wellcraft.com
