Boats are tools designed to serve a variety of purposes. PBR boat reviews judge how well a particular style of boat serves its purpose.

A single-engine bowrider functions as a platform for swimming, water sports, sunbathing, and transporting family and friends to favorite beaches and anchorages. To do all this safely and comfortably, a bowrider needs to be equipped with ample seating and dry and wet storage, lots of well-placed cupholders and handrails, a big swim platform with grippy nonskid, and boarding ladders that are easy to climb. …