Toughest Competitor

Outfit Yamaha’s FX HO ($14,299) with the 6-square-foot RecDeck accessory platform ($1,000), Premium Fishing package ($1,200 for multiuse rack, branded cooler, rod holders, cup holders and tie-down) and Garmin GPS/fish finder ($900), and you’ve got a comparably powered alternative—albeit one without a livewell or fishing chair—for $17,399.