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Specs and prices from builders' own pages. Registration, title and tax rules from state agencies. Tools that add it all up. Every fact links to its source.

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Kayak / canoe

Paddling, fishing, touring, whitewater and exploring quiet water

601 models

Pontoon / tritoon

Relaxed cruising on lakes and rivers; family days, swimming, casual fishing

420 models

Inflatable / RIB / tender

Tenders for larger boats, dive, patrol and rescue work, river running and light, portable boating

299 models

Aluminum fishing

Freshwater fishing, including walleye and multi-species; light and durable use

216 models

Center console (under 30 ft)

Inshore and nearshore fishing; general day use

206 models

Jon / utility / hunting

Hunting, shallow rivers and ponds, small-water fishing, work and utility jobs

184 models

Commercial / workboat

Law enforcement, fire and rescue, pilotage, passenger and crew transport, research, commercial fishing and marine construction

138 models

Bowrider / runabout

Family day boating, watersports, cruising

122 models

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