Top 10 Boats for the Chesapeake Bay in 2027

The Pursuit S 248 is a 25 ft 8 in sport center console with 120 U.S. gallons of fuel (net tank capacity), up to 350 hp and a 21º deadrise. Pursuit does not publish a price; it says to contact a Pursuit dealer.

The Parker 230 Coastal Elite is 23 ft 2 in on a shallow-draft Modified-V hull with a 15 in hull draft, 109 gallons of fuel, up to 300 hp and a 10-passenger rating. Parker lists a $91,878 NAP (MSRP $113,081) with a Yamaha F200XD.

The Sportsman Heritage 231 is a 23 ft 4 in center console with 106 gallons of fuel, up to 300 hp and a 16 in draft. Sportsman lists an internet price from $110,685 (MSRP $154,445) with a Yamaha F250XB.

The Grady-White Fisherman 236 is 23 ft 7 in on the center line, with 100 gallons of fuel, up to 350 hp, an 18.5 in hull draft and seating for up to 10 passengers with an enclosed head.

The Sea Hunt Ultra 234 is a 23 ft 7 in center console with 96 gallons of fuel, up to 250 hp and a 13 in draft, starting at $80,799, the lowest published price here.

The Robalo R222 is 21 ft 6 in long with 90 gallons of fuel, up to 250 hp, a 21° deadrise and an NMMA rating of 10 people or 1,445 lbs. Robalo says to see a local dealer for pricing.

The Carolina Skiff 23 Ultra Elite is 22 ft 11 in overall with 85 gallons of fuel, up to 250 hp and an approximate draft of 8 in, the shallowest on the list.

The MayCraft 238 CC is a 23-foot classic center console with 81 gallons of fuel, up to 225 hp, a 13 in draft and an approximate weight of 2,300 lbs.

The Jones Brothers Cape Fisherman 23 is 22 ft 8 in with 77 gallons of fuel, a 250 hp maximum (200 hp recommended) and a 12 in draft. The builder says it is designed for near-shore fishing and is one of its most popular boats for fishing guides.

The Boston Whaler 210 Montauk is 21 ft 4 in overall with 66.5 gallons of fuel, up to 200 hp, a 15 in draft and room for 9, on Whaler’s unsinkable hull.