Mod-V & Jon Boats: Shallow Water · Japan · all prices

No maker publishes sales figures. These lists are built from best-seller and most-reviewed proxies (retailer rankings, review volume, awards) over the last five years — the source is shown under each entry.

1. Quintrex 420 Explorer — ¥2,480,000
   Fighter bow design cuts reservoir chop effortlessly; staple on Kasumigaura and Biwa.
2. Stacer 420 Proline — ¥2,580,000
   Wide beam and low-profile design ideal for skimming shallow river weed flats.
3. Wizard WJ-396V Welded — ¥2,100,000
   All-welded V-bottom hull with thick deck plates; extremely durable for rental boaters.
4. Souther JW-11 Aluminum Punt — ¥780,000
   Ultra-lightweight Japanese aluminum punt; easily transported on car rooftops.
5. Hope Boat FRP/Alumi 380 — ¥1,380,000
   Hybrid design focused on durability, shallow draft, and light trailer transport in Japan.
6. Yamaha UF-20 Fiberglass Utility — ¥3,800,000
   Workhorse coastal and big-lake utility boat; beloved for stable drift fishing.
7. Yanmar FX20Z — ¥3,950,000
   Diesel / outboard utility hull renowned for rugged durability in rough water.
8. Tohatsu TF-205 — ¥3,100,000
   Center-console fishing layout providing 360-degree walk-around casting space.
9. Nissan Sunfisher 21 — ¥3,450,000
   Classic Japanese walk-around cuddy hull; handles steep inland swells safely.
10. Neo 390 FRP — ¥1,680,000
    Compact Japanese trailering boat with high-stability cathedral bottom.