Deck boats are small to medium sized watercraft that do not have a lower cabin or other covered area. They make full use of the single deck with many boats featuring seating for several guests in the front, middle and rear sections of the craft. Deck boats are also frequently used to pull water skiers and wake boarders.http://www.deckboats.com/WB_HC_versatility_index.htm

Deck boats are built by a variety of companies that specialize in small watercraft. Manufacturers include Hurricane Boats, Suncruiser, Princecraft and others.http://www.hurricaneboats.com/http://www.suncruiser.com/http://www.princecraft.com/index.aspx?RegionID=2&LanguageID=en-US Hurricane produces the Sundeck and Sundeck Sport models in addition to pontoon boats.http://www.hurricaneboats.com/ Suncruiser produces an SD line of deck boats, but their fishing-specific deck boats are produced under Lowe.http://www.suncruiser.com/ Princecraft has two separate deck boat models currently for sale, which include the Vacanza and Ventura.http://www.princecraft.com/index.aspx?RegionID=2&LanguageID=en-US

Deck boats can be used for a variety of different recreational activities. Some boats are equipped with wake board towers that can be used to pull water skiers and wake boarders behind the craft. However, they can also be used for fishing or just cruising on the water. Many have small compartments for food and refreshments, and can also be used simply for entertaining.http://www.deckboats.com/WB_HC_versatility_index.htm