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• 2003 Catalina 34 mkII $85,999 Coconut Grove
• CARPENTER, INTERIORS AND TEAK DECK $0 DORAL
• YACHTS CARPENTER $0 HALLANDALE BEACH
• Harken Standard Cam Base Sailboats $40 Deerfield Beach
• 40.5 Hunter 1993 $69,900 Miami, Florida
• Sailboat Island Packet 27⛵️ $65,000 Port richey
• Sailboat Island Packet 31⛵️ $49,000 New Port Richey
• My building lot 4 your sailboat $10,000 Sebring
• sailboat $17,000 Lake Park
• Salt Shaker Custom Boat $79,000 Sunny Isles Beach
• 1978 43' HINCKLEY HOOD 43 $175,000 Fort Lauderdale
• 1971 41' NEWPORT CUTTER $30,000 LHP, Fl.
• MODEL SAILBOAT RACING $0 Palm Beach Gardens
• 1994 Laser Sailboat. New Running Rigging. $1,300 Delray Public Beach
• Allmand 31-II Sailboat-Great liveaboard $21,900 Punta Gorda
• Custom 86' Motorsailer Catamaran Ready for Interior by Bloomfield $3,600,000 Raymond
• Shuttleworth 52' AeroRig Catamaran $2,200,000 Raymond
• Volvo D2-40 Marine Diesel Engine running takeout for Sale $4,750 miami / dade county
• Watkins sailboat $19,000 oMiami beach
• 331 Beneteau Oceanis 2003 $53,900 Miami, Florida
• MIRACULOUS!! 54' ketch $1,000 Miami Beach
• VECTOR 39 - JAY R BENFORD DESIGN $3,900 MIAMI
• DEAL OF THE WEEK (HUNTER 34 ) 1984 $11,000 Miami Beach
• sailing lessons $100 palm beach
• Herreshoff 28 sailboat, all fiberglass, Parkins built $12,000 Indiantown
• 1985 Glen-L Lord Nelson $37,500 Fort Lauderdale
• 40.3 Jeanneau Sun Odyssey 2004 $114,900 Trinidad, Florida
• Rolex Laser Sailboat - $1,000 (Highland Lakes) $1,000 Highland Lakes
• 36'Canadian Sail Craft - MERLIN $7,500 West Palm Beach
• Blue water Sail world cruiser bountyII for sale $20,000 Miami
• Hunter 430 sailboat $70,000 broward county
• Morgan 384 for Sail $37,500 Vero Beach
• Tartan - $8 SCAM WARNING $8 Miami
• Searay sport board 190 $9,999 North Miami Beach
• Sailboat Delivery Captain $200 Miami
• trimaran $3,700 miami
• Classic Sharpie 34 ft Yawl $18,500 Coral Gables
• 50 Bavaria 2006 $199,900 Roatan, Florida
• Boston Whaler Sail Boat 15' $2,800 Dania Beach
• Elmo Gideon Signed Print $5,830 miami / dade county
• Sail boat $2,000 Miami
• 36 Morris 2005 $275,000 Miami, Florida
• Laser Bahia $8,500 Miami
• Bristol 22 caravel on trailer $8,000 Miami beach
• 44ft csy walkover $25,000 West palm beach
• Asientos- seat’s ( boat) $1 miami / dade county
• Boatslip Bocas del Toro Panama $0 IslaBastimentos
• 1981 Tartan 33 sailboat $14,900 Pompano Beach
• BEAUTIFUL SAILING KAYAK $920 Hollywood , Fl
• SUP with a SAILING OUTRIGGER $1,970 Hollywood
• Classic 27' Sailboat $9,000 Coconut Grove
• 41.1 Bristol 1989 CB Ted Hood design $99,000 Miami, Florida
• Hobie Rave $4,500 south Dade
• 30' Etchells sailboat and Trailer\ $5,900 Homestead
• Proline walk around 30 $65,000 West palm beach
• 2001 BENETEAU OCEANIS 36.1 & BOAT LIFT $82,500 Sunny Isles Beach
• Sailboat 1986 C&C 33’ $23,000 Miami
• 2006 46' HUNTER 46LE $159,900 Ft. Lauderdale
• 2005 25' CATALINA 250 $21,999 Ft. Lauderdale
• 31' Jim Brown Trimaran $15,000 Key Largo
• Bluewater Sailing Catamaran $210,000 Rio Dulce
• 43 Beneteau 2008 one owner $134,900 Coconut Grove, Florida
• 42 Catalina 1996 MK II $99,900 Miami, Florida
• 2006 Sea Ray 240 Sundeck $24,900 Pompano Beach
• 2016 Regal 28 express $99,500 Pompano Beach
• 2004 proline 22 DC $27,900 pompano Beach
• 2004 Rinker2800 $28,000 pompano beach
• 2004 Baja 36 Outlaw $69,000 Pompano Beach
• 2001 Sea Ray Sundancer $24,900 Pompano Beach
• 1999 century 2600 $17,900 pompano beach
• 1984 Catalina 30' $19,999 Florida City
• 1977 Cal 34 🌊 $24,000 Hallandale Beach
• Renewed Hobie Cat 14 $3,500 Doral
• 1983 Catalina 36’ $8,000 Miami Beach
• bote sport craft 205 $5,000 Miami Gardens
• 2006 Yamaha fx cruiser $3,500 Hollywood
• 2014 kawasaki ultra LX $5,800 Hollywood
• UNBELIEVABLE-? - $1,000 $1,000 (Miami Beach)
• Sail boat $2,500 Broward
• 1982 Catilina C-38 $32,000 lawerence
• Legacy Motor Mercury 2002 150 Horse Power Boat With 2004 King Ranch Desil V8 $25,000 Miami
• 1984 HUNTER 34 $29,000 Key Largo
• Catalina 25 pop-top sailboat $8,000 North Miami Beach
• Partnership in car in Bahamas $22,000 Exhumas
• DOCK FOR RENT UP TO 45 FT. $1 Ft Lauderdale
• Give your Dinghy a Lift -Dinghy Sling Davit $285 Free 3 day shipping
• Downeast 38 Cutter sailboat $89,000 hollywood
• *** PRETTY WICKER DECORATIVE MINI-SCREEN *** $25 North Miami Beach
• 14 MORE HUGE, SUPER LARGE QUALITY PAINTINGS! $40 boynton beach, fl.
• Signed vintage, retro mid century modern Curtis Jere wall sculpture $599 Miami Beach
• Selling - Boat Detailing Company $0 Fort Lauderdale, Florida
• Dockage for rent $900 Fort Lauderdale
• James Wharram Tiki Catamaran 39 Ft $12,000 Miami
• 1999 Aquasport $7,000 Sunrise
• C&C Landfall 43 Center Cockpit $80,000 Hollywood
• 2013 Nacra 17 For Sale $5,995 West Palm Beach
• 26ft Sailboat on Custom Trailer $8,900 Fort Pierce, Fla.
• Bote de 19 pies Open perfecto estado $13,500 Palmetto y calle 8 sw
• SAILBOAT MAST STEPS $450 Fort Lauderdale
• I am specialized in everything that is wood $0 HALLANDALE BEACH
• juego de guias para trailer de bote $100 miami gardens
• boat trailer 28 feet 10500 pounds $5,700 miami gardens
• FLOATING DOCK AND BRIDGE $0 broward county
• boat trailer 28 30 12000 pounds $6,300 miami gardens
• Clothing. Shoes. Furniture and more $1 Hollywood
• boat trailer 22 24 pies de 7000 libras $4,200 miami gardens
• trailer 32 34 pies 15600 libras $7,100 MIAMI GARDENS
• Boston Whaler SQUALL - $1,495 Miami Beach
• 54 Irwin sailboat $120,000 broward county
• Sailboat "What color is your Sailboat" Colorful Vintage Print $25 Hollywood
• Storage for 19' sailboat $1 Palm beach county
• 26 ft. Mac Gregor sail boat mast and cables $100 West Palm Beach
• 5 hp outboard with reverse $700 Boca Raton
• BOAT LIFT category 5- 20000 lbs $19,500 Sunny Isles Beach
• 14’ Megabyte Sailboat $4,900 Deerfield Beach
• Sailboat 17.2 “ spinaker pol $175 Miami
• Dockage for rent 100’ $12,345 Sailboat bend
• CH7169-003 Sailboat Bow Rail $175 FORT LAUDERDALE
• Every book on sailing, maintainence , voyaging, sailboat specs/photos. Many no l $600 Fort Lauderdale
• Formula 36 PC $29,000 Pompano
• 1994 Beneteau Oceanis 44CC $64,999 Melbourne
• MidCentury Oil On Canvas Framed Painting $125 Miami
• Dock for rent $1,000 Fort Lauderdale
• Marine Diesel Engine m50 + transmission $2,200 Miami
• Aqua Cat $2,000 North Miami
• Dockage for up to 35Ft. $10/ft New River & I-95 $10 Flamingo Park
• 2015 25Hp Mercury EFI 4 stroke short shaft outboard motor $2,500 Pompano Beach
• 82 Fairmiles 1963 Motor Yacht Trawler $299,900 Coconut Grove, Florida
• 68’ Formosa sailboat $125,000 Key largo
• Yanmar 4jh57cr new $9,000 North miami
• WANTED ENDEAVOURCAT 30 MKII CATAMARAN - $1 (Ft. Lauderdale) $1 Broward
• 54 Irwin sailboat $120,000 Dominican republic
• VINTAGE LASER SAILBOAT $1,500 FT LAUDERDALE
• Lagoon 42 Catamaran Sailboat $565,000 Miami
• boat for sale $1,000 Pompano Beach
• SAILBOAT PROPELLER $1,000 NAPLES, FL
• O'Day 28 Sailboat $6,999 Fort Lauderdale
• Hobie 16 $7,000 Plantation
• 1987 36' Catalina $7,000 Miami
• Looking to buy a floating sail boat in the water now or Crew! $1 Fort Lauderdale
• GET YOUR TAKACAT INFLATABLE BOAT AT 10% OFF NOW WHILE SUPPLIES LAST! $1,799 miami
• Micro Sport Fisher - 1999 LogiCraft $3,500 Delray Beach
• 2017 pontoon $23,000 Miami
• 32ft Endeavor kcb sailboat clean ready for bahamas $9,500 key biscayne
• LEGO - Some new, some rare, some collectible, ALL Unopened- $50 Coral Gables
• Green Underwater Fish Lights, Snook Light, Dock Lights and Boat Lights $94 West Palm Beach, FL
• Sail boat. Lazer $300 Miami
• UNBELIEVABLE-? $1,000 Miami Beach
• REMOTE CONTROLLED SAILBOAT $299 Tamarac
• Catamaran 410 Lagoon $249,000 West Palm Beach
• Com-Pac Picnic Cat 1998 $8,000 Tequesta
• Opti Sails $750 Coconut Grove
• M/V SEA ME 34’ utility boat $175,000 Fort Lauderdale
• Dock Boxes $300 Pompano
• 2 Wavestorm foam 5’6” surboards $135 Pompano Beach
• 30Hp Electric Tohatsu 2 stroke long shaft iutboard motor $2,100 Pompano Beach
• 8Hp Yamaha 2 stroke long shaft outboard motor $650 Pompano Beach
• 15Hp Electric Nissan Tohatsu 2 stroke short shaft outbord motor $1,500 Pompano Beach
• 15Hp Mercury 2 stroke short shaft outboard motor $1,350 Miami
• BZ Cyclone 38” Boogie body Surfboard $85 Pompano Beach
• BZ KM Zero Gravity Limited Edition Boogie Body surfboard $175 Pompano Beach
• Ron Jon 6’6” Modern Fish Surfboard $325 Pompano Beach
• California Retro hand shaped 6’5” Wave Weapons Fish surfboard $450 Pompano Beach
• Morgan 36 for sale $8,000 Miami Beach

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Used boats under $10,000 in florida.

At Florida Mariner, our huge selection ranges from quality boats less than $10,000 to like-new yachts that cost 10 times as much. Take a look at our online inventory and see the broad range of options available.

While some of the higher end boats for sale at Florida Mariner may be fun to look at, we know many new boaters are looking for something a little less expensive. For those boaters, take a look at the following used boats under $10,000 in Florida.

Power Boats under $10,000

With options from Boston Whaler, Mckee, Chaparral, and Sun Tracker, you can find an array of power boats under $10,000 in Florida . With model years from the early 2000s to some from the past few years, you’ll want to see some of these options in person.

Pontoon boats under $10,000

While it’s a little more difficult to find pontoon boats under $10,000 near Florida because of the size, there are options available at Florida Mariner. Models from top manufacturers like Sun Tracker and Sweetwater are currently available with an ever-changing inventory in stock.

Sailboats under $10,000

While newer sailboats tend to cost well over $10,000, we have a number of late model sailboats available for less than $10,000 . These sailboats are less than 30’ and are from brands like Pearson, Bayfield, and Catalina.

Finding an affordable used boat is a great way to get started with boating or to add to your fleet. At Florida Mariner, you’ll consistently find great prices on used boats. Our inventory is constantly evolving, so if you’re in the marketing for a used boat in Florida, our website or magazine is a great place to start.

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Owning a boat doesn’t have to cost you hundreds of thousands of dollars.

You can just as easily find a boat under $10,000. If you know where to look and what to look for.

Here are some great options!

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A number of boats on this list will be used boats which you can commonly find on online or local listings. They are popular models made from companies who are well known for their integrity, strong boats, and customer service.  

2 Bass Boats Under 10 Grand

1) crestliner 1546 retriever jon ($6,510).

The Crestliner 1546 is a 15-foot Mid V with space for four people to get comfortable with plenty of room for their fishing or hunting gear. There is a platform for casting or to help with visibility if you’re hunting.

The wide, flat hull provides a stable base for this boat since Crestliner knew that they’re customers do a lot of fast and hard movements, whether they’re shooting at ducks or casting a fly-fishing line.

It is constructed from high-grade aluminum which makes it both low-maintenance and also incredibly durable. Crestliner is known for it’s strength and the 1546 Retriever is no exception. The 1546 Retriever is built to get to those tricky fishing spots.

The Lock Track Gunnel System lets you mount the accessories you want, to make your expedition relaxing, fun, and successful. It is a solid boat with not a lot of fancy bells or whistles. But the low price point gives your budget the wiggle room it needs to buy the accessories that you’ve been dying for.

It sits at just over 15’ and has a dry weight of 290 lbs (without the engine).

2) Tracker Pro Team 170 TX

This aluminum bass boat is abundant out in the market because they are plentiful. It’s not just that they’ve been on the market for a long time.

They were released from 1995 to 2015 and there’s a reason why it was in such high demand for 20 years.

The low price point and the sturdy build, with the custom-matched trailers, stock basic fishing gadgets, live wells, marine-grade carpet and trolling motors made it a steal!

The Pro 170 stats put it at over 16 and a half feet with a beam of 6’ 5”. The maximum capacity is 4 so you can bring a few of your fishing buddies or take the family out on the lake for a leisurely fishing trip.

3) Sabre 28 ($7,000)

You might have seen this sailboat listed in our 20 Boats Under $30,000 article . It’s listed here because, at the bare minimum, you can get one for $7,000.

The Sabre might seem a bit small as it sits at 28 feet, but don’t let it’s little stature thwart you. It’s a hearty thing with a moderate displacement/length ration of 278. This means decent stowage and an average sail area ratio (SA/D) of 16.6. This is a pretty decent performance under sail.

It handles easily, even if the mainsail is a bit smaller than the foretriangle.

10 Fishing Boats Under 10 Grand

4) carolina skiff jv 13 (> $10,000).

The Carolina Skiff JV 13 comes complete with an outboard motor and comes with a custom trailer. There are only a few fiberglass boats on this list because they are normally much more expensive than their aluminum cousins.

At the base price, it’s also bare in amenities but it does come with a pedestal seat, an eight gallon live well, and a foredeck.

5) Gillgetter 7515 (> $10,000)

The Gillgetter 7515 is made by a company called Angler Quest, which should say it all. This fishing boat is a wonderful little pontoon/fishing boat combo.

It has all the markings of a fishing boat with the space of a small pontoon boat.

The 7515 Fishing Pontoon boat comes in at $10,000 but if you want something even cheaper, they have a smaller model (which is about two feet shorter).

6) Hobie Mirage Pro Angler

It’s a fishing kayak. A fishing kayak! The Mirage Pro Angler is a great, single (or double, if you opt for the bigger version) fishing kayak.

There are three boats in this line:

• The Mirage Pro Angler 12
• Mirage Pro Angler 14
• The (bigger, two-person) Mirage Pro Angler 17T

It has a pedal drive and a comfortable seat, with just enough room for your fishing gear as well. While you’ll have to go to a local dealer for the exact prices, they hover around the $5000 price, which means you can buy two.

7) Lowe Roughneck 1660 ($8,750)

The Roughneck 1660 comes with an $82.66 monthly payment (if you buy it stock with a 9.9 horsepower outboard and a trailer) if you buy one from a certified dealer.

The camo finish makes it both a fishing boat as well as a hunting boat. If you’re planning on taking a couple of friends with you (with all of your gear), you might want to nab a bigger engine.

A 20 horsepower outboard can still get you out the door under $10,000 but you won’t be leaving with that low monthly payment.  

8) Lund WC 16 ($4,966)

The Lund WC 16 Aluminum skiff starts off so cheap because it comes bare when it’s stock. That also means no trailer, but you can easily get one at around $1,500. Even with buying a 20 horsepower outboard, you’ll be able to still make it off the dealer’s lot without going over $10,000. The extra bonus is that this little aluminum boat can hold 5 people.

It is a basic boat, however, so don’t get your hopes up that you’ll be getting anything more than a great hull and some seating.

9) Sea Eagle FishSkiff 16 ($3,600)

This one is an inflatable boat. It can seat two people and has a small outboard with about six horsepower. The best part? Once you pull it out of the water, clean it, and dry it properly, you can deflate it, fold it up, and store it in your closet. Put it in a plastic tote and tuck it in the garage.

No need to rent space in a rack storage unit.

The sticker price listed above is with the stock engine (five horsepower Honda)

10) Skimmer 14’6” ($8,750)

The Skimmer Skiffs 14’6” flats boat is a great little summer fiberglass boat for shallow water. You can fish with just a four-inch draft. Talk about shallow. The sticker price above comes with a 20 horsepower Tohatsu outboard motor.

You can use the rest of the $10,000 on some fancy amenities including some rod holders, fish-boxes, or some sunscreen.

Unfortunately, you might want to spend some of those extra funds on stainless-steel cleats and a bilge pump, but both of those should cost you less than $500.

This customizable boat is great for any fisherman who just wants the basics: a man and his boat (and maybe a fishing buddy). What more do you want on a Sunday morning?

11) Alumacraft Crappie Jon ($8,900)

This lightweight boat is designed for ease. It’s easy to haul with a comfortable design. Even stock, it comes with a bow trolling motor bracket, an aluminum transom, keel breaks, a single-stage metallic paint, and a five-gallon non-aerated live well.

It also comes with a 20-horsepower engine and two seats for you and your favorite fishing buddy.

12) Tracker Guide V-16 Laker DLX T (> $10,000)

The Tracker Guide V-16 Laker DLX T Aluminum Fishing Boat comes stock with a 20 horsepower Mercury FourStroke outboard and a custom trailer.

It might not have a lot of bells and whistles, but it is both seaworthy and sturdy, especially for the price point.

13) Sun Dolphin Pro 102

The Sun Dolphin Pro 102 Mini-Fishboat is the type of boat you take out on the lake with a friend and a cooler full of drinks. It has a 55-pound thrust 12-volt electric outboard, which will get you where you need to go. There is a live well built-in as well.

The twin swivel seats will guarantee that you’ll be able to find the fish, no matter where they are around the boat.

It’s a small enough boat that it can even fit in the back of some pick-up trucks, which negates the need for a trailer and most expensive options for storage.

Do a great job winterizing it, and get a decent boat cover, and you can leave it in your garage until the warm weather comes around again.

4 Inboard Boats Under $10,000

14) sport nautique (listed under $10,000).

These boats from the mid-’90s were known for being luxurious and comfortable. The company itself is what sets this boat apart from any others. The customer service has kept their boat owners happy for over two decades. The Nautique itself has a 5.8 PCM engine, which has plenty of torque and is easy to maintain.

They don’t often stay on the market long, so if you see one, don’t hesitate to snap it up.

15) Mastercraft Pro Star 190 (listed under $10,000)

These Mastercraft boats were built from 1994 to 1998.

They are dependable, comfortable, and have a surprising amount of power for such a small boat and such a small price. These were incredibly popular and built to amazing quality standards. Not once, in the four years that they were being built, did anyone ever hear any warnings about them.

They are hearty and strong with a price that won’t break the bank.

16) Centurion LaPoint

The Centurion LaPoint was made between 1996 and 1998. Centurion is known as one of the best boat companies in the industry and is often known for overbuilding their boats.

The engines were powerful. The fiberglass was thick. The seats were incredibly padded.

These boats were built to last, which is why you can still find a few on the market.

17) Tige Pre 2100

The Tige Pre 2100 boats were in production between 1996 and 1999. The design was simple, yet elegant with a timeless quality to them.

But the Tige isn’t just a pretty face. It also had a powerhouse engine which could get upwards of 260 horsepower. The fiberglass hull made it lightweight with a weight of 2825 lbs.

Run-Around Boats Under 10 Grand

18) carver montego ($9,995).

The Carver Montego line are cruisers designed like the classic cruisers from the mid-’80s. It’s a bite-sized run-around that is 27’ at the longest.

But with a price at under $10,000, you can’t beat the deal.

It’s surprisingly roomy with the 23-footer able to comfortably sleep, four people. It has a swim platform and a convertible top, all of which are standard on all of the Montego boats.

Look into the Carver Montego boats if you’re looking for a boat big enough for four without having to take up too much room otherwise. They are stern drive boats and (depending on the model you get) can have either a single-engine, twin-engine, Mercruisers, or Volvo Pentas.

4 Small Pocket Cruiser Sailboats  

Pocket cruisers are sailboats that are built for club racing and cruising. They’re generally under 30’ feet. It is lightweight and small and can be launched from any boat ramp.

You can feel comfortable going out on a pocket cruiser sailboat and stay in a comfortable interior with $V-style sleeping arrangements and with the comfort of knowing that you’re both safe and stable on the water.

They can also be tailored, which is why most of them are on this list. You can give yours as many bells and whistles as you want.

But if you’re just looking for a small pocket cruiser sailboat with a budget that’s equally as small, you can feel safe with any of the basic models on this list.

19) Ranger 26

These beautiful and small sailboats have proven to be a good way to bridge the gap between being a competitive racer and having a comfortable and safe family cruiser. They are built to be fast but has the range of being a great family sailboat.

One of these boats even won the 1970 IOR North American Half-Ton Cup.

20) Etap 28s

These are the most unusual sailboats on today’s list. They have a uniquely shaped profile, which allows for plenty of room below. It has a double hull construction, but it is also basically unsinkable because of the shapes of it.

The name refers to how it is built as a “ship-in-ship construct”. It has twin hulls, solid fiberglass laminate decks, and space that’s filled with closed-cell polyurethane foam. This means that if the hull is compromised (pieced, slashed, cut, gashed, etc.), it will still stay up because of the foam in between the slats.

It is kept drier and quieter than other boats since it has a high level of thermal and acoustic insulation. In other words, the hull in hull sandwich makes it robust, rigid, quiet, and warm.

The only stateroom that it has is located aft with the entire interior finished in light-colored wood, cranberry counters, and with the same cranberry color on the upholstery.

21) Newport 27

The Newport first showed up on the scene in 1971 and is still kicking strong. At 27-feet, it small on the outside but is surprisingly spacious inside.

It also has all of the amenities you would normally find on a bigger boat, including a table, van station, 4 berths, galley, and head. The tiller steering wheel comes in handy when the breeze and weather help lead you to shorten the sail early.

22)  Islander Bahama 28

The Islander Bahama pocket sailboat is a beautiful boat with a five-and-a-half-foot draft and 3,300 pounds of ballast. The sails track well and respond smoothly to the helm. The unusually tall beam (10 feet) are broad for a small boat like the Islander Bahama 28 but make for a fast boat which is also stable in the breeze and light air.

The interior is modular with teak components (which were fabricated in a mill and assembled off the boat). It was then installed just before the deck was fitted.

The interior is made of stained-oak countertops with a saloon table and whicker-fronted teak doors for the cabinets.

The Bahama models are known for their U-shaped galleys with the icebox located aft, a stovetop in the middle, and a sink facing the folding saloon.

The standard models of Islanders normally have an L-shaped galley with the sink in the aft.

Pontoon Boats

Most new pontoon boats will be in between $10,000 to $30,000.

However, you can find a few great used pontoon boats in your local paper or online listings.

23) 16’ to 24’ Sweetwater Pontoon Boats

One example of a great pontoon boat that you can find in your local listings is the 16’ to 24’ Sweetwater Pontoon Boats. You won’t just find older versions of these boats on the market either.

Listings can range between boats from the late ’90s to only two or three years ago.

Since there are so many listings on the market, it can be difficult to pin down any specific amenities they often come with.

While some have Bimini tops, others will be bare. Some with have 9.9 horsepower while others will come with horsepower in the hundreds.

Personal Watercraft

Colloquially known as “jet skis” (which are actually a name brand of personal watercraft by Kawasaki), personal watercrafts can be a lot of fun.

While some people might not consider them as “boats”, they are still vehicles that can ferry you from one part of a lake to the other.

24) Sea-Doo Spark 900 H.O. 2-Up ($5,399)

Sea-Doo is a name synonymous with personal watercrafts. Depending on what extras you want with the base model, the $5,399 price can easily jump $1,000 or so.

The Spark 2-Up can seat 2 people with a weight capacity of 352 lbs. It comes stock with a ROtaxa 900 ACE engine with a hull made of Polytec (which is a lightweight and scratch-resistant surface).

The dry weight is 405 lbs.

25) Yamaha Ex Sport ($7,799)

Yamaha Waverunners is another name that most people know of. The since the days of the Waverunner, Yamaha has engineered the Ex Sport Rec-Lite. It can seat 1 – 3 people and comes in “Carbon Metallic” (a shade of silver) with accents of either lime yellow, or “pure white with azure.”

It comes with mechanical reverse, a glove box, dual mirrors, two-tone deck mats, a tow hook, a re-boarding step, and an automatic bilge.

The re-boarding step makes it easier to hop on after you take a quick swim. It also conveniently tucks away when it is no longer needed.

Located under the seat, the two hook makes water skiing and inner-tubing a breeze. Meanwhile, the dual mirror makes it easier for you to see how your passengers are doing behind you: whether they’re on the PWC or if they’re being towed.

Typical Small Boat Problems

Owning a small boat can be great. There are plenty of advantages of owning a medium to small-sized boat:

• Cheaper rack fees for storage
• The option of storing it on your property
• Smaller boat = smaller trailer = smaller vehicle needed for transport
• Much more affordable than a larger boat
• Easier to clean

However, there are also specific problems that come with owning a smaller boat , including:

• Small craft warnings – when you’re in a smaller boat out on the rough water, you’ll end up running into much more trouble than larger boats.
• Small deck space – when you need or want some crewman with you on a small boat, there’s more of a chance that there will be an accident because there isn’t much room to work with.
• On a bigger boat, you’ll have more room for emergency equipment. On a small boat, there should be plenty of room for the necessities when it comes to emergency gear. The chances that you’ll need power anchor windlasses, dinghy lifts, bow thrusters, and stabilizers aren’t as big when you’re in your small vessel (in calm waters). However, it’s convenient to have the bigger emergency equipment if something does happen.

Final Thoughts:

When you decide to buy a new boat, it can be like buying a car. It’s exciting, nerve-wracking, and it can also be expensive. But it doesn’t have to be.

New vs. Used Boats

New boats might look shiny and new, but remember that boats depreciate faster than cars do, as soon as you drive the trailer off the lot.

So instead of only focusing on new boats, why not take a look at some used boats as well.

Make a list of the amenities you want, as well as a list of prices:

• What are you going to use your boat for? Which amenities do you need for those activities?
• What is the highest price you will go (including all of the extra fees and taxes)?
• How much do you have for annual fees? Insurance, slip or rack rental, etc.
• What is your ideal (realistic) price for the boat itself (including engine and trailer)?

If you want to look into used boats, make sure you set aside a little money for a marine specialist. This person can look at the boat to make sure it is sound and seaworthy.

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7 Best Sailboats Under $20,000

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Daniel Wade

December 27, 2023

You can buy a fully-equipped and serviceable sailboat for less than $20,000 on the used market. Most of these vessels are fiberglass sloops.

Used sailboats between 20 and 30 feet in length can be found for between $10,000 and $20,000 nationwide, especially on the coast. Catalina, O'Day, and Islander sailboats are common in this price range and lots of fun to sail.

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What to Look for When Buying a Used Sailboat

When buying a used sailboat, it's essential to carefully inspect the vessel and look for flaws and structural issues. Sailboats in this price range are often ready to sail or just need minor improvements.

For the price, an older fiberglass 20 to 30-foot sailboat should be in good to excellent condition. Here's what to look for when buying a used sailboat and what to expect in the sub-$20,000 range.

Overall Condition

The overall condition of the boat is important, as it gives you an idea of how well the vessel was maintained. A sailboat with a clean, glossy hull, a solid deck, fresh varnish, and polished brass is an excellent sign of a responsible owner.

However, a sailboat with rust, corroded aluminum parts, a filthy hull, and a moldy interior was likely neglected in more ways than one. The first impressions of a sailboat can give you a pretty good idea of what lies below the surface.

Hull and Deck

Fiberglass boats are quite impervious to weather and corrosion, but problems occur when water penetrates the hull. Soft spots form around areas where the fiberglass cracks and water permeates.

Look for 'dented' areas of the deck where water pools up, as deformities can be a sign of something worse going on underneath. Check the bilge for excessive water but be mindful that some boats came with 'wet' bilges.

Does the vessel have all of its standing rigging tightened and maintained? What about sails, halyards, and sheets? If the rigging is present and neatly organized, it's a good sign that you're getting your money's worth.

If the vessel has an inboard motor, check the condition and fire it up. Inboards can be an expensive nightmare if they're neglected, which is often the case on used sailboats. See how it runs and make sure it responds to forward and reverse.

Sailboats are notorious for poor wiring and electrical issues. Much of the time, sailboats were shoddily wired from the factory, and sometimes the issue is related to improper maintenance or water damage.

Check the switchboard and make sure everything works. Try the radio, cabin lights, engine starter, hydraulic systems, and bilge pumps. A few broken lights or dead outlets are acceptable, but an electrically-neglected vessel can be a nightmare and a navigational hazard.

Best Affordable Used Sailboats Under 20k

Owning a used sailboat is a great way to explore local waterways and occupy the weekends. Sailboats made by well-known manufacturers were produced in huge numbers in the 1960s, 1970s, and 1980s.

These vessels are seaworthy and affordable, which makes them an excellent choice for budget-friendly sailing. Here are seven of the best used sailboats for under $20,000.

7. West Wight Potter 19

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It's difficult to omit the West Wight Potter 19 from a list of the best affordable sailboats for under $20,000, as this vessel is exceptional by almost every metric. The West Wight Potter 19 is the ultimate small trailer sailboat.

The vessel is a V-bottom sloop with a fiberglass hull and a centerboard. It was introduced in 1971 and has since become very popular from the United States all the way to Australia. It's a hardy coastal and inland cruising vessel that's made occasional offshore trips, including one from San Francisco to Hawaii.

It measures just under 19 feet overall and has a width of 7 feet 6 inches. With the keel up, it has a draft of only 6 inches, making it a beachable and trailerable cruising boat.

For its size, the West Wight Potter 19 has spacious accommodations below. It features a center-mounted split galley with a stove and a sink, along with space for a head below the stove.

A V-berth upfront offers sleeping quarters for two, and two additional berths aft bring the comfortable capacity up to four. The centerboard trunk in the center of the cabin features rigging to raise, lower, and lock the centerboard.

The West Wight Potter 19 features a fast-rigging system that allows one person to raise and rig the mast in just a few minutes. It's easy to sail, safe, and plenty of fun. Plus, the hull features positive floatation foam, which makes it quite literally unsinkable.

6. Contessa 26

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The Contessa 26 is a unique and capable mid-sized sailboat. It's a fast boat and a common sight at long-range regattas like the singlehanded TransPac race from San Francisco to Hawaii.

The Contessa 26 was produced starting in 1966, but the design dates much further back. The basic hull shape of the Contessa 26 was based on a Nordic Folkboat designed in the late 1930s for speed and agility at sea. As it turned out, the design also proved to be quite seaworthy.

The Contessa 26 was produced up until the end of the 1970s. She measures 25.5 feet overall, with a waterline length of 20 feet. The Contessa 26 has a reasonable beam of 7.5 feet, giving it good stability and seakeeping characteristics without sacrificing speed or handling.

The Contessa 26 is not a trailerable sailboat by most definitions, as it weighs 5,400 lbs and has a 4-foot draft. It has a full ballast keel, which makes it a stout offshore sailing platform. That said, its relatively small draft makes it safe to operate in shallow inland waters.

The accommodations of the Contessa 26 are excellent for its size, and it comfortably sleeps between one and five adults. It features standing headroom, a basic galley, a head with shower, and a standard V-berth upfront.

Space below leaves much to be desired, as vessels like the Catalina 30 outshine it significantly. But overall, the Contessa 26 is an excellent cruising sailboat with a classic design and sharp performance.

5. Catalina 30

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The Catalina 30 is one of the best used sailboats available for coastal and offshore cruising. If spacious accommodations are important to you, then you can't go wrong with this 30-foot Catalina sloop.

The vessel features a tall and stout Bermuda rig with an aluminum mast and standard rigging. The Catalina 30 measures 29.92 feet overall, with a length of 25 feet at the waterline. With a beam of 10.83 feet, the Catalina 30 is a wide and stable vessel.

Catalina 30 sailboats feature a long fin keel and a relatively deep 5.25-foot draft, which requires care when operating in shallow water. However, offshore the Catalina 30 has proven to be a seaworthy and well-handling vessel.

Overall, the Catalina 30 weighs just over 10,200 lbs. She's not exactly trailerable, but most marinas can haul out a Catalina 30 without too much trouble.

Interior accommodations on board are stellar. With sleeping room for seven adults, the Catalina 30 is a fantastic family boat. It features a full galley, a head and shower, a chart table, and a spacious dinette.

Over 6,000 Catalina 30 sailboats have been produced since 1972, making it one of the most popular sailboats ever built. A decent used Catalina 30 can be had for around $10,000 to $15,000 on the used market.

4. Islander 28

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Another popular and classic 1970s fiberglass sloop is the Islander 28. Launched in 1975, the Islander 28 is an affordable and well-handling sailboat with a reputation for durability and seaworthiness.

The Islander 28 is a masthead sloop with a spade rudder and a fin keel. It displaces 7,000 lbs and has a relatively wide 9.83-foot beam. The Islander 28 measures 27.92 feet overall with a waterline length of 23.08 feet.

Islander sailboats are some of the most common vessels of the 1970s and 1980s. And though not as numerous as the Catalina 30, the Islander 28 is still a popular boat on the used market.

Islander 28 sailboats aren't exactly shoal draft, but their moderate 5-foot draft means they're safe to operate in most harbors. And while not technically trailerable, the Islander 28 is small and light enough to be hauled out and repaired in most boatyards.

The Islander 28 sleeps six adults comfortably and features full accommodations below. These include two seats, a galley, a table, a head with shower, and a V-berth forward.

An Islander 28 is a wise choice for coastal and offshore cruising. It's a stout, safe, and fun boat for the family, and it's easy for moderately experienced sailors to handle. A decent used fully-equipped Islander 28 can be found for less than $20,000 on the used market.

3. Compac 23

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Compac is a well-known sailboat manufacturer with a long history of producing swift compact cruising boats. The Compac 23 is a large sailboat in a miniature package.

This vessel is ideal for those looking for a small and easy to handle sailboat with spacious accommodations. It features a fiberglass hull, an extensive cabin, and a shallow draft of just over 2 feet.

The Compac 23 has an overall length of just an inch shy of 24 feet, and a beam of 8 feet. Its dimensions make it stable and easy to handle, and it doesn't heel excessively. Overall, the Compac 23 displaces 3,000 lbs.

The interior accommodations of the Compac 23 set it apart from other vessels in its size category. The interior features a separated galley with a sink and a stove, seats, and a V-berth upfront. It also has plenty of well-thought-out storage space throughout the cabin.

The Compac 23 is also available with a pilothouse configuration, which features standing headroom and a clever table arrangement aft. The vessel features a skeg rudder and a long fixed fin keel, which removes the cumbersome centerboard trunk from the cabin.

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The Cal 25 is a formidable cruiser for its size. While technically a fin- keel sailboat , the Cal 25 features a long ballast keel that offers superior stability and windward performance.

Some would consider the Cal 25 a "flush-deck" sailboat, as the top section of the cabin runs flush with the bow to the cockpit. This design increases cabin space and improves the lines of the boat.

The Cal 25 was produced between 1965 and 1976, making it one of the older fiberglass sloops on our list. That said, Cal Yachts build quality is excellent, and many serviceable examples of the 1,848 original Cal 25 sailboats still exist.

The vessel measures 25 feet overall, with a waterline length of 20 feet. She has a beam of exactly 8 feet and a relatively shallow draft of just 4 feet. The Cal 25 has a modest displacement of 4,000 lbs, making it a relatively practical trailer-sailer option.

The Cal 25 usually came with an outboard motor instead of an inboard to save space. The helm is controlled by a tiller, which maneuvers a skeg rudder located underneath the cockpit. With the mast collapsed, the Cal 25 is a great sailboat for winter storage and summer use.

The level of fit and finish varies between boats, as some were outfitted with finer wood and more premium features than others. The cockpit is spacious for its size, and the cabin headroom is excellent. The Compac 23 is an ideal used shoal-draft cruising sailboat in the sub-$20,000 category, and it's still produced today.

1. Catalina 22

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The Catalina 22 was the first sailboat of countless families across the United States. This sleek 22-foot vessel was designed to be the perfect 'starter boat' for sailors who wanted to explore inland waterways and coastal areas.

The Catalina 22 was first introduced in 1969. It has an overall length of 21.5 feet and a beam of 7.67 feet. Catalina 22 sailboats are truly trailerable, as most come with a retractable swing keel. With the keel or centerboard down, the Catalina 22 has a draft of 5 feet.

The Catalina 22 is the most popular sailboat ever produced in its class. With over 15,000 built, this vessel is common on the used market, and parts are abundant. Overall, a standard Catalina 22 sloop weighs around 2,490 lbs, making it practical to tow behind most half-ton pickup trucks or V8 SUVs.

Fiberglass boats like the Catalina 22 are an excellent choice for first-time sailors looking for a fun and capable family boat with overnight accommodations. The Catalina 22 sleeps four adults comfortably, but five can fit if the crew are comfortable with a tighter arrangement.

The most unique feature of the Catalina 22 is its camper-like pop top. The top of the cabin, which normally provides sitting headroom, can be popped up several inches past the original height. This is an excellent feature for cooking at anchor, as it provides standing headroom over the galley and part of the settee.

Pre-owned Catalina 22 sailboats in ready-to-sail configuration run anywhere from $5,000 to $15,000. Fiberglass sailboats like the Catalina 22 make excellent freshwater or saltwater daysailers, and some have completed lengthier offshore voyages.

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