If you are shopping for the best lake boats, there are things you need to consider before you go shopping. First determine what the boat will be used for and secondly what is the price range you are considering. Once you determine those two things, you can begin your shopping adventure.
As far as lake boats go, you have the type, which are powered by humans, boats that use wind power and those that are powered by a motor. If you want a quite boat for relaxing or fishing, try a rowboat, a canoe or perhaps a kayak. A sailboat is better suited for pleasure rather than fishing. Motor boats, which are known for their speed, are used for recreation as well as fishing. If transporting or storing a big boat is a problem, try an inflatable boat.
Prices range all over the board but generally, it is the rowboats, canoes or inflatable types, which are least expensive. Motor boats and large sailboats tend to be more expensive upfront as well as down the line when you replace the motor add gas, or have to repair the sails. This list will focus on the best inflatable boats along with a few rigid hull boats.
Budget Friendly Inflatable
If you are searching for a budget friendly but durable boat you can use on your favorite lake to relax or use while fishing, I recommend Intex SeaHawk 2 Boat Set. This is an inflatable boat, which has three air chambers, two quick fill or release valves and comes with two oars. It easily fits two people and a bag of items or a tackle box. Storage and transport are never a problem with this inflatable boat.
Camouflaged for sightseeing, hunting or fishing
This Camouflage Kayak by Sevylor is perfect for a quick trip to the best sightseeing, hunting or fishing spot. It will glide quietly through the water so it will not disturb the animals on land or in the water. Designed to carry two people this one is ten feet long and will hold up to 400 pounds easily. It is quick to inflate and deflate so it’s a snap to use and storage is not a problem.
Small quiet pleasure craft
The Sportyak Dinghy with oars by KL Industries is a lightweight dinghy that is perfect for use on the lake. The injected foam flotation inside the hull allows for buoyancy making this very stable. It has a stable shallow draft hull, which makes it unsinkable. There is an onboard towrope along with chrome oar locks. Hook the towrope to a motor boat for a guided fast ride, or hook up some oars and have a gentle private ride.
Great for fishing
This Old Town Guide 147 canoe is perfect for those lazy days of summer when you are fishing. This is a small boat, but it will comfortably seat two adults and their gear with plenty of room left over. There are black molded seats on either end of this fourteen-foot silent running canoe. It is seventy-four pounds so transporting can easily with two strong people. This one is durable and holds up to 850 pounds of people and gear.