The Viking 46 Billfish is the market leader for tournament-caliber performance in a mid-40s convertible, prized for a proven hull design, ergonomics for a working crew and race-winning handling offshore. Technically optimized for speed, fuel-efficient cruise and rigging for heavy tackle, it typically delivers the best return for buyers focused on competitive fishing and lower lap times between grounds compared with more accommodation-first convertibles. Relative to Hatteras and Tiara, Viking’s technical focus and aftermarket tournament support make it the preferred choice for anglers prioritizing performance and onboard fishing systems.
Pro fishing layout
Rock-solid stability
Pro fishing layout
Rock-solid stability
Review Summary
"The Viking 46 Billfish is widely lauded for exceptional build quality, seakeeping and fishing performance, with buyers noting premium cost and weight as the main trade-offs."
Crew-friendly deck
Purpose-built fishing cockpit and spreader-light tower for competitive offshore anglers.
Crew-friendly deck
Purpose-built fishing cockpit and spreader-light tower for competitive offshore anglers.
Recreational Enjoyment
Skill Development & Mastery
The Viking 46 Billfish is the market leader for tournament-caliber performance in a mid-40s convertible, prized for a proven hull design, ergonomics for a working crew and race-winning handling offshore. Technically optimized for speed, fuel-efficient cruise and rigging for heavy tackle, it typically delivers the best return for buyers focused on competitive fishing and lower lap times between grounds compared with more accommodation-first convertibles. Relative to Hatteras and Tiara, Viking’s technical focus and aftermarket tournament support make it the preferred choice for anglers prioritizing performance and onboard fishing systems.
Pro fishing layout
Rock-solid stability
Crew-friendly deck
Purpose-built fishing cockpit and spreader-light tower for competitive offshore anglers.
Efficient hull form for fast cruise speeds and solid ride in big seas.
Pro fishing layout
Rock-solid stability
Crew-friendly deck
Purpose-built fishing cockpit and spreader-light tower for competitive offshore anglers.
Efficient hull form for fast cruise speeds and solid ride in big seas.
$2,000,000-3,000,000 CAD
The Boston Whaler 420 Outrage stands out as a market leader in offshore fishing versatility by combining a center-console layout with express-sized offshore capability, exceptional stability and the latest high-output outboard powertrains. Its technical advantage lies in simplified maintenance and potentially lower lifecycle fuel and service costs from outboard propulsion, plus industry-leading safety and resale value, making it an attractive alternative for anglers who prefer open-deck functionality over enclosed express accommodations. Compared to traditional express sportfishing yachts, the 420 Outrage delivers similar offshore performance while often reducing docking and engine-service expenses.
Unsinkable confidence (float-anywhere)
Massive deck (tuna-palace)
Unsinkable confidence (float-anywhere)
Massive deck (tuna-palace)
Review Summary
"Boston Whaler 420 Outrage owners rave about its build quality, stability, and fishability combined with luxury appointments, with the main downsides being high purchase and operating costs. Overall reviews emphasize exceptional offshore capability and resale value."
Command-class helm (captain's throne)
Massive open cockpit and configurable fishing amenities.
Command-class helm (captain's throne)
Massive open cockpit and configurable fishing amenities.
Recreational Enjoyment
Skill Development & Mastery
The Boston Whaler 420 Outrage stands out as a market leader in offshore fishing versatility by combining a center-console layout with express-sized offshore capability, exceptional stability and the latest high-output outboard powertrains. Its technical advantage lies in simplified maintenance and potentially lower lifecycle fuel and service costs from outboard propulsion, plus industry-leading safety and resale value, making it an attractive alternative for anglers who prefer open-deck functionality over enclosed express accommodations. Compared to traditional express sportfishing yachts, the 420 Outrage delivers similar offshore performance while often reducing docking and engine-service expenses.
Unsinkable confidence (float-anywhere)
Massive deck (tuna-palace)
Command-class helm (captain's throne)
Massive open cockpit and configurable fishing amenities.
Multi-engine power for high-speed offshore runs and long-range capability.
Unsinkable confidence (float-anywhere)
Massive deck (tuna-palace)
Command-class helm (captain's throne)
Massive open cockpit and configurable fishing amenities.
Multi-engine power for high-speed offshore runs and long-range capability.
$1,600,000-2,100,000 CAD
The Viking 72 Convertible is a market leader thanks to its tournament-proven performance, intelligent fishery-focused deck design, and reputation for reliability under heavy use. Relative to its peers, the Viking delivers a high level of fishing-specific engineering and owner-service infrastructure, which can translate to better uptime and competitive advantage for anglers who prioritize proven offshore performance over more yacht-like creature comforts.
Tournament-proven hull
Angler-focused systems
Tournament-proven hull
Angler-focused systems
Review Summary
"The Viking 72 Convertible is widely regarded as a market-leading sportfisher with outstanding fishability, robust systems and top-tier build quality; its primary drawbacks are high purchase and operating costs. Serious tournament anglers consistently favor its deck layout and performance."
Smooth ride, big smiles
Purpose-built convertible platform with a tournament-ready cockpit and rigging lockers.
Smooth ride, big smiles
Purpose-built convertible platform with a tournament-ready cockpit and rigging lockers.
Recreational Enjoyment
Skill Development & Mastery
Time-Saving Convenience
The Viking 72 Convertible is a market leader thanks to its tournament-proven performance, intelligent fishery-focused deck design, and reputation for reliability under heavy use. Relative to its peers, the Viking delivers a high level of fishing-specific engineering and owner-service infrastructure, which can translate to better uptime and competitive advantage for anglers who prioritize proven offshore performance over more yacht-like creature comforts.
Tournament-proven hull
Angler-focused systems
Smooth ride, big smiles
Purpose-built convertible platform with a tournament-ready cockpit and rigging lockers.
Proven Viking hullform that balances seakeeping, speed and fuel efficiency for offshore passages.
Tournament-proven hull
Angler-focused systems
Smooth ride, big smiles
Purpose-built convertible platform with a tournament-ready cockpit and rigging lockers.
Proven Viking hullform that balances seakeeping, speed and fuel efficiency for offshore passages.
$7,000,000-10,000,000 CAD
The 420 Outrage brings Boston Whaler's signature unsinkable hull, strong warranty and versatile cockpit layout to offshore tournament fishing, providing extra safety and long‑term resale protection. Compared with lighter, higher‑top‑speed center consoles it trades a bit of raw speed for increased stability, robustness and lower lifecycle cost, which appeals to owners focused on durability and retained value. Its mix of family‑friendly comfort and tournament‑ready features makes it an attractive hybrid choice for buyers who want offshore capability with strong financial protection.
Unsinkable confidence
Spacious fish deck
Unsinkable confidence
Spacious fish deck
Review Summary
"Owners consistently praise the Boston Whaler 420 Outrage for its safety, superb sea-keeping, abundant storage, and proven offshore performance; common downsides mentioned are its weight and high cost of ownership."
All-weather poise
Renowned unsinkable hull design that inspires confidence in heavy seas.
All-weather poise
Renowned unsinkable hull design that inspires confidence in heavy seas.
Recreational Enjoyment
Enhanced Physical Well-Being
Time-Saving Convenience
The 420 Outrage brings Boston Whaler's signature unsinkable hull, strong warranty and versatile cockpit layout to offshore tournament fishing, providing extra safety and long‑term resale protection. Compared with lighter, higher‑top‑speed center consoles it trades a bit of raw speed for increased stability, robustness and lower lifecycle cost, which appeals to owners focused on durability and retained value. Its mix of family‑friendly comfort and tournament‑ready features makes it an attractive hybrid choice for buyers who want offshore capability with strong financial protection.
Unsinkable confidence
Spacious fish deck
All-weather poise
Renowned unsinkable hull design that inspires confidence in heavy seas.
Wide, configurable cockpit with big fishboxes, livewells, and ample rod storage.
Unsinkable confidence
Spacious fish deck
All-weather poise
Renowned unsinkable hull design that inspires confidence in heavy seas.
Wide, configurable cockpit with big fishboxes, livewells, and ample rod storage.
$900,000-1,300,000 CAD
The Grady-White Canyon 456 earns its place as a market leader for charter operations that prioritize rugged offshore reliability and tournament-grade fishing features at a relatively efficient ownership cost. Against the more luxury-oriented models in this list, the Canyon 456 often represents better value for serious anglers—offering proven seakeeping, simplified maintenance, and a fishing-first pedigree that reduces downtime and keeps charter bookings focused on results.
Fish-finder's dream
Ocean-battle ready
Fish-finder's dream
Ocean-battle ready
Review Summary
"The Grady-White Canyon 456 is consistently lauded for exceptional seakeeping, reliability and a fishable layout that owners trust offshore; common minor complaints include somewhat tight interior space and added cost for optional upgrades."
Stable like a rock
Large, uncluttered cockpit designed for serious offshore fishing and multiple anglers.
Stable like a rock
Large, uncluttered cockpit designed for serious offshore fishing and multiple anglers.
Recreational Enjoyment
Skill Development & Mastery
Time-Saving Convenience
The Grady-White Canyon 456 earns its place as a market leader for charter operations that prioritize rugged offshore reliability and tournament-grade fishing features at a relatively efficient ownership cost. Against the more luxury-oriented models in this list, the Canyon 456 often represents better value for serious anglers—offering proven seakeeping, simplified maintenance, and a fishing-first pedigree that reduces downtime and keeps charter bookings focused on results.
Fish-finder's dream
Ocean-battle ready
Stable like a rock
Large, uncluttered cockpit designed for serious offshore fishing and multiple anglers.
Center-console practicality with enclosed cabin and modern electronics for charters.
Fish-finder's dream
Ocean-battle ready
Stable like a rock
Large, uncluttered cockpit designed for serious offshore fishing and multiple anglers.
Center-console practicality with enclosed cabin and modern electronics for charters.
$1,200,000-1,900,000 CAD
The Boston Whaler 420 Outrage is a market leader that combines Whaler's unsinkable construction with heavy-duty offshore systems and upscale accommodations, delivering confidence and integrated electronics for long-range expeditions. Versus the Grady-White's seakeeping focus or the Contender's speed-first approach, the 420 commands a premium but rewards owners with superior onboard systems, broad dealer support and strong resale—ideal for buyers prioritizing safety, low-maintenance durability and turnkey capability.
Unsinkable confidence
Expansive fish-stage
Unsinkable confidence
Expansive fish-stage
Review Summary
"Buyers rave about the Boston Whaler 420 Outrage's legendary unsinkable hull, roomy cockpit and excellent ride, with most negatives focused on purchase price and fuel consumption."
Chop-crushing hull
Legendary unsinkable hull and robust construction suited to rough offshore conditions.
Chop-crushing hull
Legendary unsinkable hull and robust construction suited to rough offshore conditions.
Recreational Enjoyment
Skill Development & Mastery
The Boston Whaler 420 Outrage is a market leader that combines Whaler's unsinkable construction with heavy-duty offshore systems and upscale accommodations, delivering confidence and integrated electronics for long-range expeditions. Versus the Grady-White's seakeeping focus or the Contender's speed-first approach, the 420 commands a premium but rewards owners with superior onboard systems, broad dealer support and strong resale—ideal for buyers prioritizing safety, low-maintenance durability and turnkey capability.
Unsinkable confidence
Expansive fish-stage
Chop-crushing hull
Legendary unsinkable hull and robust construction suited to rough offshore conditions.
Expansive, tournament‑ready cockpit with multiple livewells, fishboxes and rod storage.
Unsinkable confidence
Expansive fish-stage
Chop-crushing hull
Legendary unsinkable hull and robust construction suited to rough offshore conditions.
Expansive, tournament‑ready cockpit with multiple livewells, fishboxes and rod storage.
$1.3-1.8M CAD
The North Pacific 43 Pilothouse is the market leader for serious offshore sportfishing trawlers thanks to its commercial-grade construction, expansive cockpit and rugged seakeeping tailored to heavy-duty fishing and liveaboard use. It commands a premium over the smaller Ranger and Jeanneau models, but that higher acquisition and operating cost is offset by superior payload capacity, durability and resale resilience, making it the top pick for anglers who prioritize a dedicated, workboat-strength platform.
Offshore-ready toughness
Tournament-style cockpit
Offshore-ready toughness
Tournament-style cockpit
Review Summary
"North Pacific 43 Pilothouse owners praise its rugged aluminum construction, exceptional seakeeping and abundant fishing features; buyers accept a higher purchase price and greater fuel burn for its offshore capability and durability."
Protected pilothouse command
Heavy‑duty aluminum construction and deep‑V hull built for serious offshore conditions.
Protected pilothouse command
Heavy‑duty aluminum construction and deep‑V hull built for serious offshore conditions.
Recreational Enjoyment
Skill Development & Mastery
Enhanced Physical Well-Being
The North Pacific 43 Pilothouse is the market leader for serious offshore sportfishing trawlers thanks to its commercial-grade construction, expansive cockpit and rugged seakeeping tailored to heavy-duty fishing and liveaboard use. It commands a premium over the smaller Ranger and Jeanneau models, but that higher acquisition and operating cost is offset by superior payload capacity, durability and resale resilience, making it the top pick for anglers who prioritize a dedicated, workboat-strength platform.
Offshore-ready toughness
Tournament-style cockpit
Protected pilothouse command
Heavy‑duty aluminum construction and deep‑V hull built for serious offshore conditions.
Expansive pilothouse with full controls and sightlines for long‑range fishing expeditions.
Offshore-ready toughness
Tournament-style cockpit
Protected pilothouse command
Heavy‑duty aluminum construction and deep‑V hull built for serious offshore conditions.
Expansive pilothouse with full controls and sightlines for long‑range fishing expeditions.
$1,600,000-2,400,000 CAD