The J.D. Powers and Associates 2008 Boat Competitive Information Study examines overall customer satisfaction based upon performance in eight factors: cabin; engine; ride and handling; helm and instrument panel; design and styling; sound system; water sports; and fishing. While J.D. Powers and Associates has an overall boat ranking list, here are the top boats in each segment:
Bass Boats
- Bass Cat
- Ranger
- Triton
Coastal Fishing Boats
- Grady-White
- Boston Whaler
- Triton
Express Cruisers
- Regal
- Sea Ray
Small Runabouts (16 - 19 ft.)
- Regal
- Sea Ray
- Chaparral
Large Runabouts (20 - 29 ft.)
- Cobalt
- Regal
- Four Winns
Pontoon Boats
- Manitou
- Bennington
- Harris FloteBote and Premier (tied)
Ski/Wakeboard Boats
- Correct Craft and MasterCraft (tied)
- Malibu
