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What kind of boat are you looking for?

B-Atlas is a community-powered boat knowledge and research resource. Compare cruising boat models, understand specifications and trade-offs, and use reviewed owner knowledge to make better buying decisions. Start by working out what you need, or go directly to the boats if you already have a good idea.

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How B-Atlas works

From broad possibilities to better boat decisions

1. Define your boating needs

Start with cruising area, size, hull behaviour, propulsion, layout and crew needs. B-Atlas helps turn those needs into a practical search profile.

Find your boat

2. Research real boat models

Browse model guides with dimensions, hull and propulsion information, cruising performance where evidence exists, practical trade-offs and inspection focus.

Browse boat models

3. Compare promising candidates

Use manufacturer, model and purpose pages to narrow the field before spending time and money chasing individual listings.

Explore boats by need

4. Save, watch and contribute

Keep promising models together, build a Boat Watch, and help improve the knowledge base with corrections, photos, manuals and ownership experience.

Open Saved Models

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Continue where you left off

How the knowledge cycle works: Discover → Research → Decide → Contribute → Improve.

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Where do you expect to cruise?

Broad cruising areas help you think about weather, range, shelter and local boating style. They do not remove models. Select the closest match, or choose Other to continue without using this choice as a filter.

Great LakesLarge open water, changing weather and a need for capable, comfortable cruising. Local lakesShorter trips, nearby shelter and easier access to fuel, docks and service. Pacific NorthwestCool-weather cruising, tides, currents, protected passages and longer distances. CaribbeanWarm weather, ventilation, sun protection, anchoring and open-water passages. New England & North AtlanticCooler water, fog, exposed coastlines, tides and variable sea conditions. Other / not sureNo filtering. Continue learning without committing to a cruising area.

Specific waterways with hard limits Optional

Select these only when you expect the model to use that waterway. Bridge clearance, locks, draft or range may exclude known poor fits.

Permanent Model Guide

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Saved Models

Models and listings you are considering

Saved Listings

Individual boats for sale remain connected to their permanent Boat Guide.

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Saved Models

Move models from interested to researching, shortlist or rejected as your decision develops.

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What kind of boat are you looking for?

Explore boats by the question you are trying to answer

From broad possibilities to better boat decisions

1. Define your boating needs

2. Research real boat models

3. Compare promising candidates

4. Save, watch and contribute

Start here

Continue where you left off

Contribute knowledge

Share what you know

Support B-Atlas

Understand what you want from a boat

Where do you expect to cruise?

Specific waterways with hard limits Optional

What is your preferred length and beam?

LENGTH

BEAM

What kind of model appeals to you?

Boat family

Hull behaviour

Which fuel and propulsion arrangements suit you?

Fuel

Propulsion

Engine arrangement

Which features matter most to you?

Who will use the boat?

Research Boat Models

Guide

My Boats

My Boat

What kind of boat are you looking for?

Explore boats by the question you are trying to answer

From broad possibilities to better boat decisions

1. Define your boating needs

2. Research real boat models

3. Compare promising candidates

4. Save, watch and contribute

Start here

Continue where you left off

Share what you know

Support B-Atlas

Where do you expect to cruise?

Specific waterways with hard limits Optional

What is your preferred length and beam?

LENGTH

BEAM

What kind of model appeals to you?

Boat family

Hull behaviour

Which fuel and propulsion arrangements suit you?

Fuel

Propulsion

Engine arrangement

Which features matter most to you?

Who will use the boat?

Research Boat Models

Model Notes

Listing Discovery

Saved Models

Saved Listings

Saved Models

Listing Summary

Listing Notebook

Compare Models

Reject Boat

Rejected Boats