Overall Boat Ratings

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2009 Boat Competitive Information Study

Award Recipient
BENNINGTON (PONTOON)
REGAL (EXPRESS CRUISER) (tie)
SEA RAY (EXPRESS CRUISER) (tie)
SEA RAY (SMALL RUNABOUT (16-19 ft.))
GRADY-WHITE (COASTAL FISHING)
COBALT (LARGE RUNABOUT (20-29 ft.))
NAUTIQUE (SKI/WAKEBOARD)
BASS CAT (BASS BOAT)
Ratings Factors
Company
Overall Rating: This score is based on customers' overall satisfaction with their new boat.
Quality & Reliability: This score is based on the number of problems that customers report experiencing with their new boat. A higher number of Power Circles indicates a higher level of quality (i.e., fewer problems experienced).
Engine: This score is based on customers' satisfaction with the boat's engine.Ê Specifically, the ease of starting, quietness at cruising speed, reliability, fuel economy, amount of fumes, and smoothness when shifting into gear.
Ride & Handling: This score is based on customers' satisfaction with the boat's smoothness of ride in rough water; speed; ease of moving the bow up and down; ease of steering/maintaining course in rough water; amount of horsepower relative to boat; ability to control boat
Helm & Instrument: This score is based on customers' satisfaction with the ergonomics of the helm (wheel/throttle/control positions); driver's seat position and comfort; ability to see gauges and instruments easily; and visibility from the helm.
Design & Style: This score is based on customers' satisfaction with the boat's exterior appearance; ease of accessing fuel fill; fuel capacity; ability of boat to drain water; effectiveness of non-skid surfaces; comfort of passenger seats; passenger seating configuration
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MAXUM (SMALL RUNABOUT (16-19 ft.))
BAYLINER (SMALL RUNABOUT (16-19 ft.))
TROPHY (COASTAL FISHING)
SEA FOX (COASTAL FISHING)
BAYLINER (EXPRESS CRUISER)
CRESTLINER (PONTOON)
CROWNLINE (SMALL RUNABOUT (16-19 ft.))
GLASTRON (SMALL RUNABOUT (16-19 ft.))
SEA-DOO (SMALL RUNABOUT (16-19 ft.))
BENTLEY (PONTOON)
STINGRAY (SMALL RUNABOUT (16-19 ft.))
RINKER (EXPRESS CRUISER)
FOUR WINNS (SMALL RUNABOUT (16-19 ft.))
SEDONA (PONTOON)
LOWE SUNCRUISER (PONTOON)
ANGLER (COASTAL FISHING)
SWEETWATER (PONTOON)
RINKER (LARGE RUNABOUT (20-29 ft.))
MONTEREY (SMALL RUNABOUT (16-19 ft.))
SOUTH BAY (PONTOON)
KEY WEST (COASTAL FISHING)
AQUA PATIO (PONTOON)
SANPAN (PONTOON)
TRIUMPH (COASTAL FISHING)
HARRIS FLOTEBOTE (PONTOON)
CREST (PONTOON)
SEA HUNT (COASTAL FISHING)
CROWNLINE (LARGE RUNABOUT (20-29 ft.))
PREMIER (PONTOON)
YAMAHA (LARGE RUNABOUT (20-29 ft.))
MANITOU (PONTOON)
FOUR WINNS (LARGE RUNABOUT (20-29 ft.))
BENNINGTON (PONTOON)
Award Recipient
PRO-LINE (COASTAL FISHING)
MONTEREY (LARGE RUNABOUT (20-29 ft.))
MOOMBA (SKI/WAKEBOARD)
SCOUT (COASTAL FISHING)
CENTURY (COASTAL FISHING)
SUPRA (SKI/WAKEBOARD)
BOSTON WHALER (COASTAL FISHING)
REGAL (EXPRESS CRUISER)
Award Recipient (tie)
SEA RAY (EXPRESS CRUISER)
Award Recipient (tie)
REGAL (SMALL RUNABOUT (16-19 ft.))
TIGÉ (SKI/WAKEBOARD)
SEA RAY (SMALL RUNABOUT (16-19 ft.))
Award Recipient
CHAPARRAL (LARGE RUNABOUT (20-29 ft.))
TRITON (BASS BOAT)
MALIBU (SKI/WAKEBOARD)
SKEETER (BASS BOAT)
SEA RAY (LARGE RUNABOUT (20-29 ft.))
STRATOS (BASS BOAT)
GRADY-WHITE (COASTAL FISHING)
Award Recipient
REGAL (LARGE RUNABOUT (20-29 ft.))
MASTERCRAFT (SKI/WAKEBOARD)
COBALT (LARGE RUNABOUT (20-29 ft.))
Award Recipient
NAUTIQUE (SKI/WAKEBOARD)
Award Recipient
RANGER (BASS BOAT)
BASS CAT (BASS BOAT)
Award Recipient



Scoring Legend

 Among the best        Better than most        About average        The rest

Please note that J.D. Power Consumer Center Ratings may not include all information used to determine J.D. Power and Associates awards.


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