Who knows which type of boater came first  - a skier who liked to fish, or an angler who liked to ski - but the result is a popular hybrid called the fish & ski boat. Your choice of boats depends largely on which activity you consider to be your primary mission. Looking at the live-well will usually tell you the answer: If it has a tournament-style unit, chances are good that it's a true fishing boat. If it resembles a lunch cooler, it's probably more of a skier.

BLUE WATER
(510) 651-8400
www.bluewater-boats.com

Venture
LOA: 19'7"
Beam: 8'
Weight: 3,060 lbs.
Fuel: 40 gal.
Base Price: See local dealer
(w/135-hp, 3.0L Volvo Penta GSPS)
Maximum HP: 225

GLASTRON
(320) 632-8395
www.glastron.com

GT 185 Ski & Fish
LOA: 18'5"
Beam: 7'4"
Weight: 2,315 lbs.
Fuel: 23 gal.
Base Price: $19,007
(w/135-hp, 3.0L Volvo Penta)
Maximum HP: 190

GT 205 Ski & Fish
LOA: 20'8"
Beam: 7'8"
Weight: 2,750 lbs.
Fuel: 35 gal.
Base Price: $23,148
(w/135-hp, 3.0L Volvo Penta)
Maximum HP: 270

MARIAH
(843) 761-6090
www.mariah-boats.com

FS20 Fish and Ski
LOA: 20'
Beam: 8'2"
Weight: 3,300 lbs.
Fuel: 38 gal.
Base Price: $30,445
(w/190-hp, 4.3L MerCruiser Alpha)
Maximum HP: 260

PRO KAT
(205) 763-0231
www.prosportsboats.com

2560DC Fish-N-Fun
LOA: 26'4"
Beam: 9'2"
Weight: 4,700 lbs.
Fuel: 252 gal.
Base Price: $74,098
(w/twin 140-hp Suzukis)
Maximum HP: 400

REINELL
(510) 651-8400
www.reinell.com

198 FNS
LOA: 19'7"
Beam: 8'
Weight: 3,060 lbs.
Fuel: 40 gal.
Base Price: See local dealer
(w/135-hp, 3.0L Volvo Penta GSPS)
Maximum HP: 225

SEA FOX
(843) 761-6090
www.seafoxboats.com

216 Dual Console
LOA: 21'3"
Beam: 8'6"
Weight: 2,600 lbs.
Fuel: 60 gal.
Base Price $33,836
(w/140-hp Suzuki EFI 4-stroke)
Maximum HP: 200 

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