2017 Starcraft Limited 2000 OB

Step aboard and you’ll notice how the wide bow and open cockpit give everyone room to spread out, without feeling like you’re on top of each other. The driver’s helm is set up so everything falls easily to hand, with clear sightlines whether you’re running at speed or easing into a sandbar. Plenty of in-floor and under-seat storage means the tow ropes, snorkel gear, and extra life jackets actually have a home. The hull has a nice, predictable feel in a light chop, and the outboard layout keeps maintenance straightforward. Add in the easy-clean interior and you’ve got a boat that’s as practical on Monday as it is fun on Saturday.

In this area, you need a boat that can hop from shallow sandbars to open channels without fuss, and the Limited 2000 OB does that well. The deck-boat footprint gives you the stability you want when friends climb aboard from the water, while the outboard power lets you trim up and sneak into skinny water near islands and shoreline hangouts. It’s an easy size to trailer to different ramps, yet still has the presence to feel solid when afternoon breezes pick up. For local day boating, sandbar rafting, and casual cruising, this model hits a very practical sweet spot.