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### **Tips Before You Buy**

- **Decide where you’ll fish** (freshwater lakes vs offshore saltwater) — influences boat type.
- **Boat types vary** — bass boats, center consoles, offshore sportfishers, aluminium jon boats, pontoon fishing boats, etc.

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**Popular U.S. Manufacturers**

- **Sea Ray** – [https://www.searay.com/](https://www.searay.com/) — versatile boats including sportfishing and offshore models (part of Brunswick)
- **Bayliner** – [https://www.bayliner.com/](https://www.bayliner.com/) — affordable family/ fishing boats from a major brand
- **Boston Whaler** – [https://www.bostonwhaler.com/](https://www.bostonwhaler.com/) — famous unsinkable fishing boats
- **Grady‑White** – [https://www.gradywhite.com/](https://www.gradywhite.com/) — rugged center console fishing boats
- **Tracker Boats** – [https://www.trackerboats.com/](https://www.trackerboats.com/) — well‑known aluminium fishing boats
- **Albemarle Boats** – [https://www.albemarleboats.com/](https://www.albemarleboats.com/) — premium offshore fishing boats
- **Skeeter Boats** – [https://www.skeeterboats.com/](https://www.skeeterboats.com/) — high‑performance bass and fishing boats
- **Triton Boats** – [https://www.tritonboats.com/](https://www.tritonboats.com/) — tournament bass and fishing models
- **Xpress Boats** – [https://www.xpressboats.com/](https://www.xpressboats.com/) — aluminium fishing boats for freshwater & saltwater
- **Weld‑Craft** – [https://www.weld‑craft.com/](https://www.weld‑craft.com/) — durable aluminum fishing boats

**Canadian & International Options**

- **Princecraft** – [https://www.princecraft.com/](https://www.princecraft.com/) — Canadian aluminum fishing boat lineup
- **Double Eagle (Canada)** – [https://www.doubleeagleboats.com/](https://www.doubleeagleboats.com/) — classic fiberglass fishing boats (brand info via resource)
- **Campion Marine** – [https://campionmarine.com/](https://campionmarine.com/) — versatile fibreglass sport and fishing boats from Canada

**Other Brands You Might Explore**  
(General manufacturer list with many niche fishing boat makers)

- Allison Boats – [https://www.allisonboats.com/](https://www.allisonboats.com/)
- Alumacraft – [https://www.alumacraft.com/](https://www.alumacraft.com/)
- Blazer Boats – [https://www.blazerboats.com/](https://www.blazerboats.com/)
- Bumble Bee Boats – https://www.bumblebeeboats.com/

Before buying a boat in North America, make sure you have your [**boating license**](https://aceboater.com/)—a PCOC in Canada or a state-approved certificate in the U.S. It ensures you operate legally, follow safety rules, avoid fines, and are prepared for emergencies, making your time on lakes, rivers, or coastal waters safe and enjoyable.

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