The new Pursuit OS 405 raises the bar on the long-popular OS 385 it supersedes in many ways. It starts with an all-new hull with 20 degrees of transom deadrise for soft running offshore (the OS in the name). Upping the ante from triple Yamaha 300s to triple ­Yamaha 450 XTO outboards, the OS 405 hits ­55-plus mph, and cruises for 317 miles at 28-plus mph, sipping just 39 gph.

Under the OS 405’s extended hardtop are two rows of seats behind the large-pane windshield. Impressively engineered, the hardtop boasts two hatches for air and light, plus provisions for Rupp outrigger controls. From a Stidd seat, the captain views twin Garmin 22-inch multifunction displays, Zipwake trim control, a bow thruster and a Yamaha Helm Master joystick. The Stidd companion seat rotates to face the standard table and L-shaped lounge, which converts to a berth.

The cockpit, lined by rod holders, delights anglers with a 75-gallon refrigerated fish box, 50-gallon livewell, insulated deck lockers, and a bait-prep area with a sink and stowage. Two aft-facing seats plus a fold-down transom seat add all-day comfort, and a midcockpit galley handles alfresco meals with a grill. A custom-tuned JL Audio stereo system provides Hi-Fi audio. All cockpit seats feature Dri-Fast foam and mesh backing to ensure dry comfort. Forward, enjoy the padded chaise-style lounges with adjustable backrests. Take our advice and order the optional sunshade. 

Belowdecks, find a Memory Foam queen berth forward that folds into a salon lounge electrically. The enclosed head features a separate stall shower, and the midcabin (with door) features a full-size bed. The galley houses a two-burner cooktop, two-drawer fridge and a microwave.

Adding to the comfort underway, the standard Seakeeper 6 gyrostabilizer keeps the OS 405 stable at rest and underway, while the Fischer-Panda 9 kW generator keeps the blender running from a separate 31-gallon diesel fuel tank. The Pursuit Protection Plan includes a five-year hull and deck warranty, and five-year blister-free warranty. This boat’s got you covered.

High Points

• Inward-swinging cockpit side door with telescoping ladder makes it easy to board or haul in a trophy catch.
• Large, laminated glass windshield provides excellent visibility, even through polarized glasses.
• Two private cabins plus a cockpit convertible berth share the enclosed head with a stall shower.
• Hand-laminated hull with vinylester resin, and foam-filled infused grid system with 27-layer infused transom reinforcement.
• Extensive standard equipment includes a Seakeeper gyro, bow thruster, Garmin electronics suite and anchor windlass.

Pricing and Specs

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Step aboard the Grady-White ­Freedom 345. You’ll be struck by the opulence of its amenities, the sheer space of this wide-beamed new Freedom dual-­console model, and the aura of strength and quality emanating from every fixture and feature.

The Freedom 345’s hardtop, Grady’s trademarked AV² enclosure, sports a tall windshield and attractive support pillars that enhance its Carolina lines. A SureShade electrically retractable ­cockpit shade and Clear²Sea side curtains are ­other features of the AV² enclosure.

In the tremendous cockpit, we commended boarding doors and fuel fills on both sides. We also applauded the entertainment station with its grill, refrigerator, sink and storage, all paired with a wraparound companion seat served by an electrically adjustable table. Add the cushion to convert to dual forward-facing loungers. Forward, seating in the bow, as throughout the boat, features indirect LED lighting, luxurious upholstery, and both USB and USB-C charging ports.

Inside the starboard console, find a shower, sink, skylight and a freshwater VacuFlush head. Inside the port console, we liked the electromechanically operated berth, bench seat, flat-screen TV, microwave and skylight. Both console cabins featured designer details, such as tiled backsplashes and cabinetry with fluted inlays. The standard diesel generator keeps the air conditioning flowing in these ­spaces, and headroom is generous.

At the elevated helm sit dual Command Elite helm chairs with ergonomic access to electronics and accessory controls, including air conditioning to keep the area cool. 

The options list is short and starts with choosing twin 450 or triple 350 ­Yamahas. The Seakeeper stabilizer is a no-brainer, and if you fish, the outriggers, underwater lighting, and aft refrigerator/freezer/fish box with digital thermostat are a must.

Seeking a luxury dayboat with overnight options and the confidence that comes from owning a bluewater-­capable boat? Check out Grady-White’s ­Freedom 345.

High Points

• Trademarked SeaV² hull delivers proven performance.
• Yamaha Helm Master EX with joystick. 
• AV² enclosure ­includes a painted aluminum frame, LED lights and more.
• Port and starboard cockpit boarding doors and fuel fills.

Pricing and Specs

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Cobia’s 285 CC scores big on both  fishing and comfort. Fishability is obvious at a glance, with raw- and freshwater washdowns, rod holders, rocket launchers on the hardtop and behind the helm seats, rod racks and even kite rod holders. Trust me, you’re going to need to buy more fishing rods to fill them all.

But it can also handle your crew for  towing water toys all day, visiting the sandbar, or just zooming around. And the 285 CC does zoom, topping out at an eye-­watering 61.9 mph with twin ­Yamaha 350s.

The 285 CC offers many seating choices, from the wraparound backrest ­bowriders to the fold-down transom bench that Aunt Edna likes, which disappears—the seat, not Aunt Edna—to create a 101-square-foot angler’s cockpit. The helm seats behind the twin 16-inch Garmin monitors are so comfy, you won’t want to stand. And in what appears to be a compact console is a forward-opening (no scrunching) enclosed head with a standard electric toilet plus a sink, for space to change out of a wet swimsuit.

Cobia has a reputation for fishing, and the 285 CC sports details such as an oval 43-gallon livewell (so your bait won’t bonk their noses), a full tackle station, and a forward table that converts to a casting station.  

You’ll love the 285 CC offshore. Its 21-degree transom deadrise tames the chop, full-length strakes provide lift and straight tracking, and Carolina bow flare casts spray aside. Construction uses ­Cobia’s  proprietary VARIS resin infusion system, which morphs the hull and inner grid into a rock-solid foam-cored unit.

Cobia uses more than 60 years of ­boatbuilding experience to include thoughtful touches too. For example, the fish box is part cooler and easily reached through the cockpit side door when grabbing drinks at a sandbar. Another 57-quart cooler is forward for the bow gang. And there are twin fuel fills, so you’re never on the wrong side at the gas dock. 

Yep, you can describe the Cobia 285 CC as very comfortable and a great fishing boat. No one’s going to contradict you.

High Points

• VARIS proprietary resin infusion construction results in the highest strength-to-weight ratio in Cobia hulls and, ultimately, higher performance.
• Family-friendly electric head and sink.
• Inward-hinged cockpit side door makes dockside or in-water boarding of swimmers and landing fish easy.
• Multiple options for the helm seats include tackle center and ­sliding cooler.
• Bow table can be lowered flush, raised for munchies, or become a casting platform.
• With twin 350 ­Yamaha outboards, cruising speed is 28-plus mph and range is 455-plus miles.

Pricing and Specs

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After a three-year hiatus, the ­Regulator 25 has triumphantly returned to the company’s storied lineup with more features than ever. 

Back by popular demand, the new and improved Regulator 25 offers an increased number of rod holders. You can also add five rod holders across the aft hardtop and up to eight in the forward gunwales as part of a suite of optional fishing ­upgrades.

A new and improved Signature ­Series leaning post/tackle center boasts a seatback rocket launcher, a handrail, cup holders, and tackle storage including eight Plano trays stored below the seating. 

Standard electronics include a factory-­installed Garmin 16-inch GPSMap 1643xsv multitouch wide-screen chart plotter/sonar display, Garmin 215 VHF with dual 8-foot antennas, and Garmin chirp transducer—with the option to upgrade to twin Garmin 16-inch displays. A Fusion marine stereo feeding JL Audio premium backlit marine speakers is standard. There’s also a Yamaha Next Gen digital boat-control system to complement the standard bracket-mounted twin Yamaha F250 outboards. The hardtop integrates a three-sided, full-height and vented glass windshield. 

Reflecting Regulator’s penchant for super-tough construction, the 25 brings back its signature transom walk-through tuna door in the starboard quarter, as well as a flip-down transom bench seat. The bow area provides plush seating with optional removable backrests and a pedestal table/sun bed, plus a forward console seat with a 64-quart cooler underneath. Between the bow seats is an in-sole fish box that can also serve as locking rod storage.

New options for the Regulator 25 ­include the Yamaha EX ­Autopilot with ­Waypoint Deceleration, 18-foot outriggers, and a trolling-motor-ready package.

With the twin Yamaha F250s, the Regulator 25 offers great speed, fuel economy and range, as well as that incredibly smooth, dry and comfortable ­Regulator ride that will keep family and friends coming back for more.

High Points

• A 46-gallon transom livewell provides abundant bait capacity.
• Top speed is 55.9 mph, and optimal cruising speed of 31.8 mph results in 1.75 mpg.
• Raw- and freshwater washdown systems keep you and the deck clean.
• White aluminum powder coating on all pipework thwarts ­corrosion.
• Coaming pads encircle the interior to cushion knees and thighs.
• Optional through-stem anchor roller.
• Stainless-steel 14-by-18-inch trim tabs with indicator switch.
• Stand-up head has marine toilet and electric pump-out tank.

Pricing and Specs

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The Flagship of Crownline’s XSS ­series of sporty dayboats, the new 330 XSS stands out in a crowd, and its amenity-laden interior is sure to please.

Before diving into the creature comforts, just looking at the sculpted hull design will show you that the 330 XSS is meant for performance. It starts underneath the water with Crownline’s patented F.A.S.T. Tab hull design. Spelled out, that stands for Fin-Assisted Safe Turn. Crownline deploys vented chines about two-thirds of the way aft to provide ventilation to the running surface, decreasing drag and improving efficiency. Crownline also extended the outer lifting strakes along the running surface back to the transom along with a Delta pad, providing additional lift out of the hole while decreasing bow rise. Vortex generators help curb low-speed wander. All this combined with the 330 XSS’s steep 23 degrees of transom deadrise help it carve through the water safely and efficiently. Paired with the standard twin white Mercury 350 Verados, the 330 XSS is capable of speeds over 60 mph.

The 330 XSS has a spacious cockpit with doublewide seats for the helm and portside console. Aft, the rear-facing backrests allow crewmembers to kick back, while the padded gunwales create opposing lounges for more to sit and form a conversation pit. The versatile seating doesn’t stop there, with lounges with electrically adjustable backrests to both sides of the transom walk-through. The captain has a great view from the helm, which features twin flush-mounted 12-inch Garmin touchscreen multifunction displays. The standard joystick steering system comes in handy at the fuel dock or while navigating through crowded marinas.

The spacious bow features wraparound U seating with forward-facing backrests abutting the dual consoles. The portside console hides a head that features an electric-­flush toilet. The long list of standards includes a windlass, trim tabs, and a Wet Sounds stereo system with eight speakers. Fast, fun and versatile—the Crownline 330 XSS checks all the boxes you’d want in a large, luxurious dayboat.

High Points

• Crownline-patented Electric Assist swim platform with a stainless-steel grab handle makes for easy reboarding from the water or the dock.
• F.A.S.T. Tab hull design makes for safe and responsive handling at idle or planing speed, with improved overall efficiency.
• Aluminum hardtop hides an electric SureShade that keeps the cockpit crew protected on sunny days.
• Extensive options list lets you customize the boat to your liking.
• Power choices go from twin 300s all the way up to a pair of powerful Mercury 400R racing outboards.

Pricing and Specs

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Crownline has been building high-quality bowriders for decades, and the all-new outboard-powered 310 XSS takes that tradition to the next generation, providing a sporty and stable platform for a family or group of friends to ­enjoy a great day on the water.

With Crownline, everything starts with the builder’s patented F.A.S.T. Tab hull design. The “FAST” acronym stands for Fin-Assisted Safe Turn. This running surface combines a Delta pad at the transom with extended outer lifting strakes, vortex generators to quell the turbulence that leads to “stern wander” at idle speeds, and vented chines that provide ventilation to the running surface, reducing the friction caused by flowing water. The hull design helps the 310 XSS track straight while idling out, quickly hop on plane, and retain stability in hard turns at speed. The 310 comes standard with a pair of white Mercury 300 Verados, but can be equipped with twin 250s or even up to 350s. With the standard 600 hp on the transom, Crownline reports top speeds exceeding 60 mph.

At the dock, the 310 XSS flashes the looks to match its reported performance. The curved sheerline highlights the molded-­in accents that give the 310 a sports-car feel. The arched aluminum hardtop only adds to the curb appeal while providing shade for passengers in the cockpit. The cockpit’s layout invites lazy lounging or serious socializing. Twin doublewide benches with flip-up armrests and bolsters adorn the helm and the portside console. The helm holds two flush-mounted 12-inch Garmin multifunction displays. The aft sun lounges feature electrically actuated adjustable backrests. The bow lounge offers plenty more seating for socializing. All the seats hide storage compartments to hold all the gear you need for a day on the water. The standard head compartment is large enough to serve as a changing room and includes an electric-flush head plus a vanity with a marble countertop and sink.

Whether you want to go full throttle or leisurely cruise, the Crownline 310 is built to make for a fun day on the water.

High Points

• Standard joystick steering really provides 360-degree turning capability and helps take the stress out of docking and close-quarters handling.
• Extensive standard features list includes a Wet Sounds stereo system with eight speakers as well as a windlass, LED cockpit and underwater transom lighting.
• Crownline-patented Electric Assist swim platform with a stainless-steel grab handle helps swimmers and watersports enthusiasts quickly get back into the boat.
• Sporty aluminum hardtop provides shade for the cockpit on those sunny days.

Pricing and Specs

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The SunCatcher Select 324 RC, one of the company’s most popular models, has been completely redesigned for 2021 to make it even more appealing to pontoon lovers. Where to start? The new fence design gives the Select 324 RC a stylish look at the dock, with two-tone graphics that come in five different color combinations. SunCatcher also upgraded the boat’s interior with a new, more comfortable and durable seat foam and some exciting vinyl color choices. Choose between a tan or gray interior and an array of accent colors such as Carbon, Ultra Red, Daytona Blue, Mediterranean and Mocha.

The couches in both the forward and aft lounges are symmetrical, and feature forward-facing backrests up front and rear-facing aft. The roto-molded plastic seat bases house enough storage space to swallow all of your gear and keep it dry too. The new couch storage system allows you to choose from a trash can, drawer storage, tackle storage, foldout table or privacy enclosure. The list is there for you to customize your boat to fit the way you want to use it.

The captain will appreciate the new console design. The helm features a raised dash with all-new gauges, a cellphone holder, USB port and 12-volt receptacle. A Jensen Bluetooth stereo comes standard. The high-backed captain’s chair is super-comfortable and swivels so you can join the conversation at anchor. On the port side, the console hides a flip-out table that can hold drinks and food servers.

With the standard triple-tube configuration, the Select 324 RC will be a pleasure to drive, no matter which choice of Yamaha outboard power you choose, ranging from a 40 hp F40 to a 225 hp VMAX SHO.

Looking for more amenities? SunCatcher added a new aluminum swim ladder with a curved shape to make reboarding easier. A stainless-steel ladder is available as an option. Getting on and off the boat from the dock should be no problem either, with three total boarding gates. Two of the three boarding gates are built wide enough for wheelchair access.

Overall, the SunCatcher Select 324 RC packs many standards and offers plenty of options for you to enjoy in a pontoon boat.

High Points

• An extensive list of standard features makes the Select 324 RC ready to go off the showroom floor, and the options list means you can customize it to fit your needs to entertain a full crew.
• The innovative new couch storage system lets you equip your space with a trash can, drawers, tackle stowage, foldout table or privacy enclosure.
• Having three boarding gates makes for great dockside access, and two of the three boarding gates are wide enough to provide wheelchair access.

Pricing and Specs

SunCatcher Pontoons by G3 Boats – Lebanon, Missouri; 800-588-9787; suncatcherpontoon.com

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Besides constructing the standard 25-inch aluminum tubes and chassis, Bentley Pontoons makes all of its own components in its plant in Lexington, South Carolina. This includes doing in-house powder-coating, as well as making the furniture and canvas mooring covers. The commitment to quality build shows up in Bentley’s new 223 Bentley Navigator, a well-appointed triple-tube pontoon that looks great on the lake with a full crew aboard. And by full crew, we mean a 15-person capacity.

The layout is sure to serve the needs of your crew, with curved matching “lay-back” couches in the bow area, with forward-facing backrests in front of the consoles. The plush captain’s chair at the helm is matched by a co-captain’s chair to port, complete with the same cup-holder stand that houses two cup holders per side. The black inset dash at the helm is both pleasing to the eye and functional in that it cuts down on glare, allowing a better viewing of the gauges. Both chairs can swivel to face inward and join the fun at rest, and both have flip-up armrests. The aft seating also features matching lay-back couches with molded-in storage in the seat bases. The seagrass matt flooring is durable and easy to clean, as well as comfortable underfoot. It’s a layout that encourages conversation, entertainment and enjoyment on the water.

Other nice touches include the radiused corners that feature engraved Bentley nameplates that up the style factor, twin recessed cup holders in all the couches that make sure no one is too far from a refreshment, and ample room to stand on the extended bow and stern platforms.

The specs and photos show the 223 Bentley Navigator with its full 25-inch-tube package. Bentley also offers this model in a 3/4-tube version, which still can hold 15 people but lowers the maximum horsepower rating to 200, and decreases the fuel capacity from 54 gallons to 32 gallons. No matter which model you decide to make your own, the 223 Bentley Navigator will perform well on the water—and carry a big load while doing it.

High Points

• A molded-in 44-quart cooler hides under the starboard lounge in the bow.
• All of the couch cushions are hinged to allow for ease of use while stowing or removing items in the molded-in storage spaces.
• A Jensen Bluetooth stereo comes standard in the helm, with four standard speakers in the boat.
• Deutsch Electrical connectors ensure that the electrical system stays dry and free of corrosion.

Pricing and Specs

Bentley Pontoons – Lexington, South Carolina; bentleypontoons.com

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If you’re truly looking for a pontoon boat that can turn heads on the water yet entertain a crew at the same time, the Vogue 25 RL with the optional Sport Ice Edition is just the ticket. It’s a stylish craft with excellent performance attributes and an updated layout.

With the Sport Ice Edition, you get the plush white and charcoal vinyl interior, and the red accents are stunning. There are four exterior color combinations from which to choose, including red.

In the bow, Princecraft shows off a set of roomy and comfy U-shaped furniture. Each side of the U-lounge features a recess that features two cup holders and USB ports. A handy trash receptacle hides under the forward-facing backrest on the starboard console. You know what’s cool? The dinette table has fold-down leaves, so when the full table is not needed, you don’t have to stow it to create more open space. The four cup holders on top are still accessible.

Moving aft, Princecraft also updated the elevated helm console for 2021, with an ergonomic design that features more-sophisticated push-button rocker switches, and a wireless cellphone charger that secures your phone in place.

The RL in the name stands for “rear lounge,” and Princecraft went above and beyond to make it adjustable and versatile. It can be rearranged in five different positions, from rear- or forward-facing seats to forward- or rear-facing reclining lounges to a full-on sun pad.

If you’re into watersports, the optional power tower sport arch is a great addition; it raises and lowers with a turn of a key. For 2021, Princecraft extended the aft swim platform by 6 inches, providing space for watersports as it wraps around the outboard motorwell. The stainless-steel tow bar is great for towing skiers and doubles as a handhold when traversing the platform. A four-step telescoping swim ladder is set to starboard.

When paired up with a 300 hp Mercury, this boat can really move on the water, and its triple-tube performance package provides smooth handling and the ability to take on a sporty lake chop. Add it all up, and you get a boat that does it all.

High Points

• Rear lounge seating can be easily configured in five different ways.
• Four different color choices mean that owners can customize the look and layout of their boat to their -preferences.
• Bow dinette table has -fold-down leaves to create space but still access the four cup holders.
• The standard wireless, touchless phone-charging pad at the helm is a nice amenity.

Pricing and Specs

Princecraft Boats – Princeville, Quebec, Canada; 800-395-8858; princecraft.com

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So, you’re shopping for a new pontoon and you want a boat that’s big on luxuries and looks, but not so big when it comes to the price? Check out the Silver Wave SW3 2410 CLS.

This ‘toon’s impressive list of standard features includes an interfaced Garmin GPS, a stereo system with Wet Sounds RGB backlit speakers and controller, reclining swiveling seats, comfortable upholstery, USB ports, an inward-opening boarding door, a coordinating sun top and more.

Construction? This Silver Wave uses a heavy-duty hat- and Z-channel chassis with cross members on 16-inch centers for durability. The SW3 furniture is built on solid compartments that provide ample dry storage within. The stern tubes are reinforced, and the electrical connections made using waterproof Deutsch connectors, just like boats costing much more.

Power comes from your choice of a Mercury, Suzuki or Yamaha outboard engine. Choose 90 hp for efficient and economical power, or opt for a 150 hp model and really take off across the waves.

On deck, you’ll discover the Corner Lounge Seat (CLS) that comfortably wraps the perimeter of the boat. There’s also vinyl woven flooring; a low-back, reclining helm seat that swivels and slides; and a removable windscreen. Applaud the extended rear deck that makes loading, handling docking chores, and watersports easier and all the more enjoyable.

You can personalize your SW3 2410 CLS too. Besides engine upgrades, noteworthy options you might consider include performance enhancers such as a full underskin or lifting strakes for the two-tube setup. Upgrade to one of the tri-toon packages and this pontoon can be rated for a whopping 200 hp. Additionally, you can order lighted cup holders, an in-floor locker with vented lid, and a drop-down changing room. Offered this way, you can purchase your SW3 2410 CLS set up just as you like it.

Seeking a high-quality pontoon boat at an attractive price, and one that comes with plenty of standard features and construction you can count on? Check out Silver Wave’s SW3 2410 CLS.

High Points

• CLS—Corner Lounge Seat—provides wraparound seating that’s as attractive as it is -comfortable.
• Impressive construction details include structural members -located on 16-inch centers.
• From low-hp efficiency to optional 200 hp performance with a tri-toon package, this boat pleases on power.
• Improving on aluminum fencing! Enjoy the good looks and easy maintenance of this pontoon’s fiberglass bow.

Pricing and Specs

Silver Wave Pontoons – Seminole, Oklahoma; 405-382-0349; silverwavepontoons.com

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