What would barefoot waterskiing be without boats?!  Of course, not just any boat will do, although a suitable tow boat does not have to be ABC approved and cost $35,000.  In fact, the idea behind this page is not to focus solely on tournament barefoot boats (although they are important), but to also include recreational boats that are suitable for barefooting.  Information on boats that are no longer manufactured are also welcomed since many barefoot waterskiers are looking for a used boat.  In fact, I would contend that some of the best barefoot boats are no longer available (e.g. Barefoot Nautique, Australian Flightcraft).

If you have a boat and want to tell us how suitable it is for barefooting, please tell us and we'll post your review on this page.  Make sure you include as much information about the boat as possible:  The boat manufacturer, model, year, engine, prop, handling with/without a boom, wake characteristics at 75 feet, top speed with a barefoot skier, etc.

First Look:  The 2004 Sanger!

The 2004 Sanger Barefooter is here!  Click here for pictures of the boat.

2004 Barefoot Boat Owners Survey Results!

The 2004 Barefoot Boat Owners Survey results are in!  Click here for the complete results!  See what boats get the highest satisfaction ratings by the people who know them best:  Their owners!

Official NoStiks Boat Tests

This is the result of a formal evaluation of each of the currently ABC certified barefoot waterski boats.  These tests were conducted in the winter and spring of 2003.

User Feedback:

These are informal articles, pictures, etc. regarding each of these boats.

This site was last updated 01/30/08