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Top 10 Multi-Species Fishing Boats in 2027

By Kory White · Updated Oct 2026 · 5 min read
Lund 1875 Pro-V Bass XS
Direct answer

The Lund 1875 Pro-V Bass XS is the best multi-species fishing boat, an 18 ft 9 in aluminum boat rated for 200 hp from $57,288. The Tracker Targa V-18 WT ($42,995) is #2 and the Ranger VX1888WT ($60,495) is #3.

At a glance

#PickPriceBest for
1Lund 1875 Pro-V Bass XSStarting at $57,288Bass and walleye anglers who want one 18-foot boat for shallow and rough water
2Tracker Targa V-18 WTBase National Price $42,995Big-water anglers who want a walk-through deep-V at a no-haggle price
3Ranger VX1888WT$60,495 with a Mercury 200 XL FourStroke (2027 model)Families and tournament anglers who fish and play from one boat
4Skeeter WXR1910F$78,290 with a Yamaha VF200XB (2027 model)Anglers who want a premium 19-foot deep-V with a big tank
5Crestliner 1850 Fish HawkStarting at $50,458A mid-priced 18-foot multi-species boat with a published price
6Alumacraft Competitor 190X SportNot publishedFamilies who fish, with a full windshield and flexible seating
7Smoker Craft Pro Angler XL 182Pro Angler XL series starting at $44,801Up to 8 people in a light 18-foot boat
8Warrior V208Not publishedBig-water walleye anglers who want fiberglass and 350 hp
9Yar-Craft 210 TFXNot publishedFiberglass multi-species fishing across the walleye belt
10Crestliner 1750 Fish HawkStarting at $46,030Walleye, bass, pike, crappie and musky in a 17-foot boat

Pick by what you want

Best overall
Lund 1875 Pro-V Bass XS
Best value
Tracker Targa V-18 WT
Most people
Smoker Craft Pro Angler XL 182
Biggest fuel tank
Warrior V208
Best smaller boat
Crestliner 1750 Fish Hawk

The ranking

1

Lund 1875 Pro-V Bass XS

Lund 1875 Pro-V Bass XS
Answrs VerdictThe best multi-species fishing boat.
Price: Starting at $57,288Length: 18 ft 9 inMax horsepower: 200 hpPersons capacity: 5Fuel: 39 galTowing weight: 2,715 lbs boat/motor/trailer

The Lund 1875 Pro-V Bass XS is an 18 ft 9 in aluminum boat rated for 5 people and up to 200 hp, with a 39-gallon tank, starting at $57,288. Lund says it is designed to handle both shallow water and rough water, and its boat, motor and trailer tow at 2,715 lbs.

Go ifBass and walleye anglers who want one 18-foot boat for shallow and rough water
Skip ifYou need room for more than 5 people
Why #1 over #2: Its 2,715 lbs towing weight is lighter than the Targa V-18 WT’s 3,845 lbs average package weight.
2

Tracker Targa V-18 WT

Tracker Targa V-18 WT
Answrs VerdictThe best-value multi-species boat.
Price: Base National Price $42,995Length: 18 ft 2 inMax horsepower: 200 hpPersons capacity: 6Fuel: 40 galPackage weight: 3,845 lbs average

The Tracker Targa V-18 WT is an 18 ft 2 in walk-through deep-V rated for 6 people and up to 200 hp, with a 40-gallon tank and 49 gallons of livewell capacity, at a $42,995 base National Price. Tracker says Targa boats are built to be multi-species fishing machines.

Go ifBig-water anglers who want a walk-through deep-V at a no-haggle price
Skip ifYou tow with a small vehicle
Why #2 over #3: Its $42,995 base National Price is well below the VX1888WT’s $60,495.
3

Ranger VX1888WT

Ranger VX1888WT
Answrs VerdictThe best walk-through Ranger.
Price: $60,495 with a Mercury 200 XL FourStroke (2027 model)Length: 19 ftMax horsepower: 225 hpPersons capacity: 7Fuel: 47 galLivewell: 20 gal plus a 7 gal baitwell

The Ranger VX1888WT is a 19-foot aluminum deep-V rated for 7 people and up to 225 hp, with a 47-gallon tank, a 20 gal livewell and a 7 gal baitwell. The 2027 model is $60,495 with a Mercury 200 XL FourStroke.

Go ifFamilies and tournament anglers who fish and play from one boat
Skip ifYou want a price under $50,000
Why #3 over #4: It is rated for 225 hp and 7 people to the WXR1910F’s 200 hp and 6, at $60,495 to its $78,290.
4

Skeeter WXR1910F

Skeeter WXR1910F
Answrs VerdictThe premium 19-foot pick.
Price: $78,290 with a Yamaha VF200XB (2027 model)Length: 19 ft 1 inMax horsepower: 200 hpPersons capacity: 6Fuel: 48 galDraft: 16 in

The Skeeter WXR1910F is a 19 ft 1 in deep-V with a 16-inch draft, rated for 6 people and up to 200 hp, with a 48-gallon tank. The 2027 model is $78,290 with a Yamaha VF200XB.

Go ifAnglers who want a premium 19-foot deep-V with a big tank
Skip ifYou are shopping under $60,000
Why #4 over #5: It carries 48 gal of fuel to the 1850 Fish Hawk’s 32 gal.
5

Crestliner 1850 Fish Hawk

Crestliner 1850 Fish Hawk
Answrs VerdictThe mid-priced Fish Hawk pick.
Price: Starting at $50,458Length: 18 ft 7 inMax horsepower: 200 hpPersons capacity: 6Fuel: 32 gal

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 with a published price
Skip ifYou want the biggest fuel tank
Why #5 over #6: It has a published $50,458 starting price; Alumacraft does not publish one for the 190X Sport.
6

Alumacraft Competitor 190X Sport

Alumacraft Competitor 190X Sport
Answrs VerdictThe family fishing pick.
Price: Not publishedLength: 20 ft 2 inMax horsepower: 200 hpPersons capacity: 6Fuel: 36 galLivewells: 21 gal bow livewell and 50/29/21 gal aft livewell

The Alumacraft Competitor 190X Sport is 20 ft 2 in with a full windshield, rated for 6 people and up to 200 hp, with a 36-gallon tank, a 21 gal bow livewell and a 50/29/21 gal aft livewell.

Go ifFamilies who fish, with a full windshield and flexible seating
Skip ifYou need a published price before you shop
Why #6 over #7: It takes up to 200 hp and 36 gal of fuel to the Pro Angler XL 182’s 175 hp and 25 gal.
7

Smoker Craft Pro Angler XL 182

Smoker Craft Pro Angler XL 182
Answrs VerdictThe light, roomy pick.
Price: Pro Angler XL series starting at $44,801Length: 18 ft 2 inMax horsepower: 175 hpPersons capacity: 8 / 1,100 lbsFuel: 25 galDry weight: 1,425 lbs

The Smoker Craft Pro Angler XL 182 is 18 ft 2 in, rated for 8 persons and up to 175 hp, with a 25-gallon tank and a 1,425 lbs dry weight. The Pro Angler XL series starts at $44,801.

Go ifUp to 8 people in a light 18-foot boat
Skip ifYou need a big fuel tank for long runs
Why #7 over #8: Smoker Craft publishes a $44,801 Pro Angler XL series starting price; Warrior does not publish one, and the 182 weighs 1,425 lbs to the V208’s 2,586 lbs.
8

Warrior V208

Warrior V208
Answrs VerdictThe big-water fiberglass pick.
Price: Not publishedLength: 20 ft 4 inHorsepower rating: 350 XXLFuel: 62 galLivewells: 35 gal stern and 16 gal bowBoat weight: 2,586 lbs approximate

The Warrior V208 is a 20 ft 4 in fiberglass dual-console boat with a 350 XXL horsepower rating, a 62-gallon tank, a 35 gal stern livewell and a 16 gal bow livewell. Warrior builds it in Melrose, Minnesota and calls it the premier multi-species platform.

Go ifBig-water walleye anglers who want fiberglass and 350 hp
Skip ifYou want a published price
Why #8 over #9: It carries 62 gal of fuel to the 210 TFX’s 50 gal.
9

Yar-Craft 210 TFX

Yar-Craft 210 TFX
Answrs VerdictThe fiberglass value-size pick.
Price: Not publishedLength: 20 ft 6 inMax horsepower range: 200-300Fuel: 50 galWeight: 2,120 lbs

The Yar-Craft 210 TFX is a 20 ft 6 in all-fiberglass boat with a 200-300 max horsepower range and a 50-gallon tank. Yar-Craft says it keeps you versatile across the walleye belt.

Go ifFiberglass multi-species fishing across the walleye belt
Skip ifYou want a published price
Why #9 over #10: It carries 50 gal of fuel to the 1750 Fish Hawk’s 27 gal.
10

Crestliner 1750 Fish Hawk

Crestliner 1750 Fish Hawk
Answrs VerdictThe best smaller Fish Hawk.
Price: Starting at $46,030Length: 17 ft 7 inMax horsepower: 150 hpPersons capacity: 6Fuel: 27 gal

The Crestliner 1750 Fish Hawk is a 17 ft 7 in boat rated for 6 people and up to 150 hp, with a 27-gallon tank, starting at $46,030. Crestliner says it fishes for walleye, bass, pike, crappie, musky and more.

Go ifWalleye, bass, pike, crappie and musky in a 17-foot boat
Skip ifYou want 200 hp

How we ranked these

We ranked each boat for all-round multi-species fishing from the builder’s own model page, keeping our earlier list’s order where those boats are still built. Five boats on that list are not in their builders’ current lineups, so current models from the same builders take their places. Facts are taken from each maker's own published information; check the official site before you buy.

Questions people ask

What is the best multi-species fishing boat?

The Lund 1875 Pro-V Bass XS: 18 ft 9 in, up to 200 hp, a 39-gallon tank, starting at $57,288. Lund says it is designed to handle both shallow water and rough water.

What is the cheapest boat on this list?

The Tracker Targa V-18 WT, at a $42,995 base National Price. Tracker says Targa boats are built to be multi-species fishing machines.

Which boat has the biggest fuel tank?

The Warrior V208, with a 62-gallon fuel tank and a 350 XXL horsepower rating.

Which boat carries the most people?

The Smoker Craft Pro Angler XL 182, rated for 8 persons and 1,100 lbs.

Fuel capacity (as published) at a glance

Smoker Craft Pro Angler XL 18225 gal
Crestliner 1750 Fish Hawk27 gal
Crestliner 1850 Fish Hawk32 gal
Alumacraft Competitor 190X Sport36 gal
Lund 1875 Pro-V Bass XS39 gal
Tracker Targa V-18 WT40 gal
Ranger VX1888WT47 gal
Skeeter WXR1910F48 gal
Yar-Craft 210 TFX50 gal
Warrior V20862 gal
Fuel capacity (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.