With GTA Online being newly released on the Xbox Series X/S and the PS5, it's a good time for players to get into the game and for older players to jump back. Not only does it look great, but there have also been quality-of-life improvements like faster loading times. Whether new or old, those who play GTA Online will spend a large amount of time looking for new vehicles regardless, which are the things that help players stand out the most. Since there's a diverse range to choose from, players have options.
One type of vehicles that gets overlooked is the boats. Players spend most of their time on land or in the air, but boats offer some entertaining gameplay elements. Because boats aren't as popular and don't have much buzz as the others do, this list should help players have an idea of the best boats to purchase, and whether they're worth the money.
5 Lampadati Toro: $1,750,000
One thing that makes GTA Online one of the best Grand Theft Auto games is how diverse each vehicle class is. They force players to adapt, which in the long run makes gameplay much more fun. One such vehicle is the Lampadati Toro, which is a great boat for players to get once they start making tons of money because of that price tag. While handling is the main issue, players will have no problem speeding away quickly, and will get faster over time.
What's more, handling shouldn't be an issue, because in the water, players have wider spaces to get around. While in a chase, the Lampadati Toro becomes an issue for the ones doing the chasing. And because of the high speed and acceleration, players will be able to escape much faster even with poor handling. It can't be customized, but it will serve players well until they can find a better boat.
4 Nagasaki Weaponized Dinghy: $1,850,000
Players owning and driving this dinghy will have a pretty fun time. Not only is it a balanced boat, but it comes equipped with a machine gun, which makes for fun and exciting moments. However, like most boats not just on this list but in all of GTA Online, players will notice the poor handling. Again, though, this doesn't really impact gameplay a lot, because of how wide open the bodies of water are in Los Santos.
On the other hand, players will be able to go through the narrow streams because of how small the dinghy is. If players maintain speed, they should be able to get through it without taking damage. So it does have the full package for players who don't want to go all out with the bells and whistles, and since it's on the lower end of the expensive items in GTA Online, players won't regret dishing out that much money. It will be worth the price quickly, and will probably help make players more money in the long run, because it can be used for the many high leveled heists.
3 Shitzu Longfin: $2,125,000
In terms of handling, the Shitzu Longfin is one of the best boats. Since it's a wide-body boat, players may lose their grip at high speeds; however, because of the relatively high handling players will have a little more control. Thanks to the speed, players will be flying across the larger bodies of water throughout Los Santos. Since it can reach speeds of just under 200 km/h, players will be more enticed to drop over two million.
The Shitzu Longfin has the bang for its buck factor. That price tag comes with high performance and allows players to stand out more when they own this boat. It's probably one of the better vehicles throughout GTA Online — and not just when it comes to boats.
2 RUNE Kosatka Submarine: $2,200,000
Not only is this one of the best boats in GTA Online, but it's also one of the best vehicles in the game and for good reason. Players can use it for attacking, or just to get out of harm's way. This submarine can do wonders. It has low speed and acceleration, but that's not what it's used for; rather, it's meant for underwater operations. Additionally, while its performance can't be upgraded further like most boats in GTA Online, players can still upgrade the weaponry, and add elements like homing missiles and a sonar.
Players won't be using this submarine to get away, but rather hide or sneak around in, so it offers good stats for that. While the stats feel like it should limit this submarine, players have found that it can be used for a wide variety of strategies. For example, certain heists that take place on the water can be completed better with a submarine.
1 Kurts 31 Patrol Boat: $2,955,000
Some boats are well-balanced, but don't perform well because of the balance, which will dampen gameplay, However, the Kurts 31 Patrol Boat is a good example of a balanced, high-performance vehicle. The Kurts 31 Patrol Boat has it all: good handling, very good acceleration, and top speed. While its main use is for chasing and zipping, on the water it can be used for other things as well.
With all those high-performance stats, players won't have any issues while driving this boat. Its price tag is steep, but makes sense considering how useful it is. If players already have any of the super expensive vehicles, this boat will complement that collection. Usually, higher-priced vehicles come with high performance. Not only will players be more successful in GTA Online with better vehicles, they get the bragging rights along with it.
Grand Theft Auto Online is now available on Xbox Series X/S, Xbox One, PS5, PS4, and PC.