Lake Koocanusa: Sundrifter II

At 60 feet long, the Sundrifter II is a compact, but comfortable 15 sleeper. Two penthouses sleep two each. Two other state rooms easily sleep two on double beds as well. A last state room houses a lower double bed, under a twin upper bunk. A sofa and a table both convert into double beds.

The kitchen is particularly large and well-equipped, too. The fridge is no less 25 cubic feet square in size, so storage space will never be an issue. A barbecue outside acts as an alternative to cooking on the boat's range (or microwave), and a wet bar up top is an alternative to eating inside.

The Sundrifter II is also a fantastic boat for pure recreation. A hot tub is perfect for relaxation under the sun, as is the suntan area, in a slightly different way. A slide will get you rapidly into the cool northern water and a remote fueling system for personal watercraft is one more reason to rent a smaller boat for exploration. When you're ready to go inside, watch movies on the TV/DVD while you relax by the fireplace.