Overall Boat Ratings

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2009 Boat Competitive Information Study

Award Recipient
BENNINGTON (PONTOON)
SEA RAY (EXPRESS CRUISER) (tie)
SEA RAY (SMALL RUNABOUT (16-19 ft.))
NAUTIQUE (SKI/WAKEBOARD)
REGAL (EXPRESS CRUISER) (tie)
BASS CAT (BASS BOAT)
COBALT (LARGE RUNABOUT (20-29 ft.))
GRADY-WHITE (COASTAL FISHING)
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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BAYLINER (SMALL RUNABOUT (16-19 ft.))
BENTLEY (PONTOON)
CRESTLINER (PONTOON)
CROWNLINE (SMALL RUNABOUT (16-19 ft.))
MAXUM (SMALL RUNABOUT (16-19 ft.))
SEA FOX (COASTAL FISHING)
SEA-DOO (SMALL RUNABOUT (16-19 ft.))
TROPHY (COASTAL FISHING)
YAMAHA (LARGE RUNABOUT (20-29 ft.))
BAYLINER (EXPRESS CRUISER)
FOUR WINNS (SMALL RUNABOUT (16-19 ft.))
GLASTRON (SMALL RUNABOUT (16-19 ft.))
LOWE SUNCRUISER (PONTOON)
MONTEREY (SMALL RUNABOUT (16-19 ft.))
RINKER (EXPRESS CRUISER)
RINKER (LARGE RUNABOUT (20-29 ft.))
STINGRAY (SMALL RUNABOUT (16-19 ft.))
SWEETWATER (PONTOON)
ANGLER (COASTAL FISHING)
AQUA PATIO (PONTOON)
CREST (PONTOON)
KEY WEST (COASTAL FISHING)
MOOMBA (SKI/WAKEBOARD)
PREMIER (PONTOON)
SANPAN (PONTOON)
SEDONA (PONTOON)
SOUTH BAY (PONTOON)
SUPRA (SKI/WAKEBOARD)
BENNINGTON (PONTOON)
Award Recipient
CROWNLINE (LARGE RUNABOUT (20-29 ft.))
FOUR WINNS (LARGE RUNABOUT (20-29 ft.))
HARRIS FLOTEBOTE (PONTOON)
MALIBU (SKI/WAKEBOARD)
MANITOU (PONTOON)
MASTERCRAFT (SKI/WAKEBOARD)
MONTEREY (LARGE RUNABOUT (20-29 ft.))
PRO-LINE (COASTAL FISHING)
SCOUT (COASTAL FISHING)
SEA HUNT (COASTAL FISHING)
TIGÉ (SKI/WAKEBOARD)
TRIUMPH (COASTAL FISHING)
BOSTON WHALER (COASTAL FISHING)
CENTURY (COASTAL FISHING)
REGAL (SMALL RUNABOUT (16-19 ft.))
SEA RAY (EXPRESS CRUISER)
Award Recipient (tie)
SEA RAY (SMALL RUNABOUT (16-19 ft.))
Award Recipient
TRITON (BASS BOAT)
CHAPARRAL (LARGE RUNABOUT (20-29 ft.))
NAUTIQUE (SKI/WAKEBOARD)
Award Recipient
REGAL (EXPRESS CRUISER)
Award Recipient (tie)
SKEETER (BASS BOAT)
STRATOS (BASS BOAT)
BASS CAT (BASS BOAT)
Award Recipient
COBALT (LARGE RUNABOUT (20-29 ft.))
Award Recipient
GRADY-WHITE (COASTAL FISHING)
Award Recipient
RANGER (BASS BOAT)
REGAL (LARGE RUNABOUT (20-29 ft.))
SEA RAY (LARGE RUNABOUT (20-29 ft.))



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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