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Top 10 Deck Boats in 2027

By Kory White · Updated Oct 2026 · 4 min read
Glastron GTD 245
Direct answer

The Glastron GTD 245 is the best deck boat, seating 14 with up to 350 hp from $78,567 MSRP. The Starcraft SVX 211 OB ($65,910 with a 150 hp motor and trailer) is #2, and the Sea Ray SDX 250 Outboard, rated for 14 people, is #3.

At a glance

#PickLengthBest for
1Glastron GTD 24524 ft 3 inBig groups who want sterndrive power
2Starcraft SVX 211 OB20 ft 9 inSeating 14 for a $65,910 starting price
3Sea Ray SDX 250 Outboard27 ft 11 inSport-boat styling with deck-boat room
4Hurricane SunDeck 2600 OB26 ft 5 inAll-day outings that need a real head
5NauticStar 243DC Deck24 ft 3 inLong runs on a 66-gallon tank
6Glastron GTD 24024 ft 3 inThe GTD layout with an outboard
7Stingray 22SC21 ft 11 inFamilies who want a changing room under 22 feet
8Tahoe 215021 ft 1 inFishing and tubing from one no-haggle-priced boat
9Bayliner D2221 ft 6 inA 12-person deck boat near $50,000
10Bayliner M1717 ft 0 inThe lowest starting price on this list

Pick by what you want

Best overall
Glastron GTD 245
Best value
Starcraft SVX 211 OB
Most power
Hurricane SunDeck 2600 OB
Biggest fuel tank
Sea Ray SDX 250 Outboard
Lowest price
Bayliner M17

The ranking

1

Glastron GTD 245

Glastron GTD 245
Answrs VerdictThe best deck boat overall.
Length: 24 ft 3 inPrice: Starting at $78,567 MSRPMax horsepower: 350 hpPersons capacity: 14Fuel: 60 gal

The Glastron GTD 245 is 24 ft 3 in with room for 14 persons, 60 gallons of fuel and up to 350 hp, starting at $78,567 MSRP. Glastron lists it under its deck boats.

Go ifBig groups who want sterndrive power
Skip ifYou want an outboard
Why #1 over #2: Its 350 hp maximum tops the SVX 211 OB’s 200 hp, with the same 14-person rating.
2

Starcraft SVX 211 OB

Starcraft SVX 211 OB
Answrs VerdictThe best value.
Length: 20 ft 9 inPrice: Starting at $65,910, includes 150 hp motor and trailerMax horsepower: 200 hpPersons capacity: 14Fuel: 45 gal

The Starcraft SVX 211 OB is 20 ft 9 in, seats 14 and takes up to 200 hp, starting at $65,910 including a 150 hp motor and trailer.

Go ifSeating 14 for a $65,910 starting price
Skip ifYou want more than 200 hp
Why #2 over #3: It has a published $65,910 price with motor and trailer; Sea Ray does not publish an SDX 250 Outboard price.
3

Sea Ray SDX 250 Outboard

Sea Ray SDX 250 Outboard
Answrs VerdictThe premium sport deck.
Length: 27 ft 11 inPersons capacity: 14Fuel: 75 galDeadrise: 21 degTop engine option: Mercury 300 Verado (300 hp)

The Sea Ray SDX 250 Outboard is 27 ft 11 in with a 14-person capacity, 75 gallons of fuel and a 21-degree deadrise, with engine options up to a Mercury 300 Verado.

Go ifSport-boat styling with deck-boat room
Skip ifYou need a published price
Why #3 over #4: Sea Ray publishes a 14-person capacity; Hurricane lists the SunDeck 2600’s capacity only as Yacht Certified.
4

Hurricane SunDeck 2600 OB

Hurricane SunDeck 2600 OB
Answrs VerdictThe most power.
Length: 26 ft 5 inHorsepower: 250 - 400 hpDraft (drive up): 21 inCapacity: Yacht CertifiedHead: Enclosed head with sink

The Hurricane SunDeck 2600 OB is 26 ft 5 in, takes 250 - 400 hp, drafts 21 inches with the drive up and has an enclosed head with sink.

Go ifAll-day outings that need a real head
Skip ifYou want a smaller, cheaper boat
Why #4 over #5: Its 400 hp top rating beats the 243DC Deck’s 300 hp.
5

NauticStar 243DC Deck

NauticStar 243DC Deck
Answrs VerdictThe big-range deck boat.
Length: 24 ft 3 inPrice: Standard MSRP $98,932Max horsepower: 300 hpPersons capacity: 12Fuel: 66 galDraft: 16 in

The NauticStar 243DC Deck is 24 ft 3 in with room for 12, a 16-inch draft, 66 gallons and up to 300 hp; its standard MSRP is $98,932.

Go ifLong runs on a 66-gallon tank
Skip ifYou are on a budget
Why #5 over #6: Its 66 gallons and 16-inch draft beat the GTD 240’s 60 gallons and 18-inch draft up.
6

Glastron GTD 240

Glastron GTD 240
Answrs VerdictThe outboard flagship.
Length: 24 ft 3 inPrice: Starting at $71,313Max horsepower: 300Persons capacity: 14Fuel: 60 galDraft (up): 18 in

The Glastron GTD 240 is the outboard version of the GTD layout: 24 ft 3 in, 14 persons, 60 gallons and up to 300 hp, starting at $71,313.

Go ifThe GTD layout with an outboard
Skip ifYou prefer sterndrive
Why #6 over #7: It seats 14 with up to 300 hp, versus the 22SC’s 12 people and 200 HP.
7

Stingray 22SC

Stingray 22SC
Answrs VerdictThe mid-size all-rounder.
Length: 21 ft 11 inPrice: MSRP $65,180 (starting as low as $50,840)Max horsepower: 200 HPPersons capacity: 12 peopleFuel: 50 gal

The Stingray 22SC is 21 ft 11 in, seats 12 people, carries 50 gallons and takes up to 200 HP; MSRP is $65,180, starting as low as $50,840.

Go ifFamilies who want a changing room under 22 feet
Skip ifYou need 14 seats
Why #7 over #8: It seats 12 people with 50 gallons, versus the Tahoe 2150’s 11 persons and 46 gallons.
8

Tahoe 2150

Tahoe 2150
Answrs VerdictThe fish-and-play deck boat.
Length: 21 ft 1 inPrice: Base price $48,995Max horsepower: 225 HPPersons capacity: 11Fuel: 46 gal

The Tahoe 2150 is 21 ft 1 in, holds 11 persons and 46 gallons and is rated for 225 HP, with a $48,995 base price.

Go ifFishing and tubing from one no-haggle-priced boat
Skip ifYou need 12+ seats
Why #8 over #9: Its 225 HP rating and $48,995 base price beat the D22’s 200 HP and $50,563.
9

Bayliner D22

Bayliner D22
Answrs VerdictThe affordable 22-footer.
Length: 21 ft 6 inPrice: Starting at $50,563Max horsepower: 200 HPPersons capacity: 12

The Bayliner D22 is 21 ft 6 in with room for 12 and up to 200 HP, starting at $50,563.

Go ifA 12-person deck boat near $50,000
Skip ifYou want more than 200 hp
Why #9 over #10: It seats 12 with up to 200 HP, versus the M17’s 7 and 90 HP.
10

Bayliner M17

Bayliner M17
Answrs VerdictThe budget pick.
Length: 17 ft 0 inPrice: Starting at $31,433Max horsepower: 90 HPPersons capacity: 7

The Bayliner M17 is 17 ft 0 in, seats 7 and takes up to 90 HP, starting at $31,433, the lowest price here.

Go ifThe lowest starting price on this list
Skip ifYou carry more than 7 people

How we ranked these

We ranked each deck boat on seating capacity and power, then on each builder’s published price. Every model is listed on its builder’s own site. Facts are taken from each maker's own published information; check the official site before you buy.

Questions people ask

What is the best deck boat in 2027?

The Glastron GTD 245: 24 ft 3 in, 14 persons and up to 350 hp, starting at $78,567 MSRP.

What is the cheapest deck boat on this list?

The Bayliner M17, starting at $31,433 with a 90 HP maximum and room for 7.

Is the Sea Ray SDX a deck boat?

Sea Ray says the SDX series combines sport boat styling with the comfort and functionality traditionally found in a deck boat.

Which deck boat here takes the most horsepower?

The Hurricane SunDeck 2600 OB, rated for 250 - 400 hp.

Max horsepower (as published) at a glance

Bayliner M1790 hp
Starcraft SVX 211 OB200 hp
Stingray 22SC200 hp
Bayliner D22200 hp
Tahoe 2150225 hp
NauticStar 243DC Deck300 hp
Glastron GTD 240300 hp
Glastron GTD 245350 hp
Hurricane SunDeck 2600 OB400 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.