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Top 10 Boats for Minnesota in 2027

By Kory White · Updated Oct 2026 · 4 min read
Lund 1875 Pro-V
Direct answer

The Lund 1875 Pro-V is the best boat for Minnesota, an 18 ft 11 in walleye boat for 8 from $75,899. The Tracker Pro Guide V-175 Combo ($33,995) is #2 and the Crestliner 1850 Fish Hawk ($50,458) is #3.

At a glance

#PickPriceBest for
1Lund 1875 Pro-VStarting at $75,899Serious walleye fishing with room for 8
2Tracker Pro Guide V-175 ComboNational Price $33,995 with a Mercury 90 EXLPT FourStroke (2027 model)Fishing and tubing on a budget
3Crestliner 1850 Fish HawkStarting at $50,458A mid-priced 18-foot multi-species boat
4Ranger VS1882SC Angler$48,395 with a Mercury 150 XL Pro XS FourStroke (2026 model)A single-console deep-V for tournament-style fishing
5Alumacraft Competitor 200X SportNot publishedA 21-foot deep-V for 8 with up to 300 hp
6Skeeter WXR2260Nationally Advertised Price $119,170 with a Yamaha F350XAThe biggest water on the list, with up to 350 hp
7Lund 1875 TyeeStarting at $72,927Families who fish and ski from one dual-console boat
8Yamaha 222SDStarting at $91,999Watersports with 10 aboard
9Manitou Aurora2027 23 ft Aurora SE: $46,615 (build-a-boat price)A 21- to 25-foot pontoon for lake days
10Bennington S LineStarting at $36,073 US MSRP (MY27)A pontoon you can size from 16 to 25 feet

Pick by what you want

Best overall
Lund 1875 Pro-V
Best value
Tracker Pro Guide V-175 Combo
Best for big water
Skeeter WXR2260
Best for fish and ski
Lund 1875 Tyee
Best pontoon
Manitou Aurora

The ranking

1

Lund 1875 Pro-V

Lund 1875 Pro-V
Answrs VerdictThe best Minnesota fishing boat.
Price: Starting at $75,899Length: 18 ft 11 inMax horsepower: 200 hpPersons capacity: 8Fuel: 50 galBuilt in: New York Mills, Minnesota

The Lund 1875 Pro-V is an 18 ft 11 in deep-V rated for 8 people and up to 200 hp, with a 50-gallon tank, starting at $75,899. Lund builds its boats in New York Mills, Minnesota.

Go ifSerious walleye fishing with room for 8
Skip ifYou want the lowest price on the list
Why #1 over #2: It carries 8 people and 50 gallons to the V-175 Combo’s 6 people and 25.5 gallons.
2

Tracker Pro Guide V-175 Combo

Tracker Pro Guide V-175 Combo
Answrs VerdictThe best-value fish and ski boat.
Price: National Price $33,995 with a Mercury 90 EXLPT FourStroke (2027 model)Length: 17 ft 7 inMax horsepower: 150 hpPersons capacity: 6Fuel: 25.5 gal

The Tracker Pro Guide V-175 Combo is a 17 ft 7 in fish and ski boat rated for 6 people and up to 150 hp, at a $33,995 National Price with a Mercury 90 EXLPT FourStroke.

Go ifFishing and tubing on a budget
Skip ifYou need a big fuel tank for long runs
Why #2 over #3: Its $33,995 National Price is well below the Fish Hawk’s $50,458.
3

Crestliner 1850 Fish Hawk

Crestliner 1850 Fish Hawk
Answrs VerdictThe mid-priced multi-species pick.
Price: Starting at $50,458Length: 18 ft 7 inMax horsepower: 200 hpPersons capacity: 6Fuel: 32 galBuilt at: Brunswick New York Mills Operation, home of Lund and Crestliner Boats (2016 release)

The Crestliner 1850 Fish Hawk is 18 ft 7 in, rated for 6 people and up to 200 hp, with a 32-gallon tank, starting at $50,458.

Go ifA mid-priced 18-foot multi-species boat
Skip ifYou carry more than 6 people
Why #3 over #4: It takes up to 200 hp to the VS1882SC Angler’s 175 hp.
4

Ranger VS1882SC Angler

Ranger VS1882SC Angler
Answrs VerdictThe single-console deep-V pick.
Price: $48,395 with a Mercury 150 XL Pro XS FourStroke (2026 model)Length: 18 ft 8 inMax horsepower: 175 hpPersons capacity: 6Fuel: 40 gal

The Ranger VS1882SC Angler is an 18 ft 8 in single-console deep-V rated for 6 people and up to 175 hp, with 40 gallons of fuel, at $48,395 with a Mercury 150 XL Pro XS FourStroke (2026 model).

Go ifA single-console deep-V for tournament-style fishing
Skip ifYou want a walk-through windshield
Why #4 over #5: It has a published $48,395 price; Alumacraft does not publish one for the 200X Sport.
5

Alumacraft Competitor 200X Sport

Alumacraft Competitor 200X Sport
Answrs VerdictThe big deep-V pick.
Price: Not publishedLength: 21 ft 2 inMax horsepower: 300 hpPersons capacity: 8Fuel: 48 galBuilt in: Saint Peter, Minnesota (home since a 1970 move)

The Alumacraft Competitor 200X Sport is 21 ft 2 in, rated for 8 people and up to 300 hp, with a 48-gallon tank. Alumacraft has built boats in Saint Peter, Minnesota since a 1970 move.

Go ifA 21-foot deep-V for 8 with up to 300 hp
Skip ifYou need a published price before you shop
Why #5 over #6: It carries 8 people to the WXR2260’s 6.
6

Skeeter WXR2260

Skeeter WXR2260
Answrs VerdictThe premium big-water pick.
Price: Nationally Advertised Price $119,170 with a Yamaha F350XALength: 22 ft 6 inMax horsepower: 350 hpPersons capacity: 6Fuel: 60 galDraft: 16 in

The Skeeter WXR2260 is 22 ft 6 in with a 16-inch draft, up to 350 hp and a 60-gallon tank, at a $119,170 Nationally Advertised Price with a Yamaha F350XA.

Go ifThe biggest water on the list, with up to 350 hp
Skip ifYou are shopping under $100,000
Why #6 over #7: Its 350 hp and 60 gallons top the 1875 Tyee’s 200 hp and 40 gallons.
7

Lund 1875 Tyee

Lund 1875 Tyee
Answrs VerdictThe dual-console fish and ski pick.
Price: Starting at $72,927Length: 18 ft 10 inMax horsepower: 200 hpPersons capacity: 8Fuel: 40 galConsoles: Custom dual consoles with walk-through windshield

The Lund 1875 Tyee is an 18 ft 10 in fish and ski boat with custom dual consoles and a walk-through windshield, rated for 8 people and up to 200 hp, starting at $72,927.

Go ifFamilies who fish and ski from one dual-console boat
Skip ifYou fish tournaments from a single console
Why #7 over #8: Its $72,927 starting price is below the 222SD’s $91,999.
8

Yamaha 222SD

Yamaha 222SD
Answrs VerdictThe watersports pick.
Price: Starting at $91,999Length: 22 ftSeating capacity: 10Fuel: 75 galEngines: Twin 4-cylinder, 4-stroke, 1.9 liter High Output Yamaha marine engines

The Yamaha 222SD is a 22-foot boat with twin 1.9 liter High Output Yamaha marine engines, seating for 10 and a 75-gallon tank, starting at $91,999.

Go ifWatersports with 10 aboard
Skip ifYou mainly want to fish
Why #8 over #9: It seats 10, more than any other non-pontoon boat here.
9

Manitou Aurora

Manitou Aurora
Answrs VerdictThe value pontoon pick.
Price: 2027 23 ft Aurora SE: $46,615 (build-a-boat price)Lengths: 21 to 25 ftTrims: Aurora RF, Aurora SL and Aurora SE

The Manitou Aurora pontoon comes in 21 to 25 ft lengths and RF, SL and SE trims; the 2027 23 ft Aurora SE is $46,615 in Manitou’s build-a-boat.

Go ifA 21- to 25-foot pontoon for lake days
Skip ifYou need a V-hull for rough water
Why #9 over #10: Its 21 to 25 ft lengths start longer than the S Line’s 16 ft.
10

Bennington S Line

Bennington S Line
Answrs VerdictThe customizable pontoon pick.
Price: Starting at $36,073 US MSRP (MY27)Lengths: 16 to 25 ftTotal capacity: 6 to 15 peopleMax horsepower: Up to 400 hp

The Bennington S Line pontoon starts at $36,073 US MSRP for model year 2027, in lengths from 16 to 25 ft, with total capacity of 6 to 15 people and up to 400 hp.

Go ifA pontoon you can size from 16 to 25 feet
Skip ifYou want a fishing boat

How we ranked these

We ranked each boat for Minnesota lake boating: deep-V fishing boats first, then fish-and-ski, runabout and pontoon picks, using each builder’s own published specs and prices. Facts are taken from each maker's own published information; check the official site before you buy.

Questions people ask

What is the best boat for Minnesota?

The Lund 1875 Pro-V: 18 ft 11 in, up to 200 hp, room for 8 and a 50-gallon tank, starting at $75,899.

Which of these boats are built in Minnesota?

Lund boats are built in New York Mills, Minnesota, and Alumacraft’s home plant is in Saint Peter, Minnesota.

What is the cheapest boat on this list?

The Tracker Pro Guide V-175 Combo, at a $33,995 National Price with a Mercury 90 EXLPT FourStroke.

Which boat is best for big water?

The Skeeter WXR2260: 22 ft 6 in, up to 350 hp and a 60-gallon tank.

Max horsepower (as published) at a glance

Tracker Pro Guide V-175 Combo150 hp
Ranger VS1882SC Angler175 hp
Lund 1875 Pro-V200 hp
Crestliner 1850 Fish Hawk200 hp
Lund 1875 Tyee200 hp
Alumacraft Competitor 200X Sport300 hp
Skeeter WXR2260350 hp
Bennington S Line400 hp
Max horsepower (as published), as published by each maker. Picks without a published figure are left off.

Official sites

Sources

Prices, specs and availability change; confirm on the official site before you buy.