Bass boats for sale - YachtWorld

Accommodating two to three people and carrying a powerful outboard engine, this class of boat is not recommended for an amateur boater. Bass Boats are small freshwater fishing boats designed for bass fishing or for other panfish featuring swivel chairs, storage and casting platforms. Built typically of aluminum or fiberglass the bass boat features low profile sides to reduce wind resistance but also allowing for ease of casting and landing fish in lakes, rivers and streams. Aluminum version is typically lighter and less expensive to a fiberglass hull which can offer better handling, more space and capability of larger engines. In addition to the outboard engine, a small troller motor can be used to manoeuvre the boat at low speeds.

Reasons to buy bass boats

Bass boats are small, trailerable vessels frequently used for time-honored pursuits such as freshwater fishing. They have a rich legacy as vessels that are sought-after due to their medium-depth draft and average beam, traits that make these vessels exceptionally ideal for freshwater fishing. The average number of people that can be accommodated onboard bass boats listed is 4 passengers, with a maximum capacity of 4 guests and crew. Models with more power can hold motors up to 423 horsepower, while the most compact models may have as modest as 41 horsepower engines on them (although the average engine size is 150 HP).

Of the 63 bass boats for sale on YachtWorld currently, there are 43 new vessels and 20 used and custom yachts listed by professional yacht brokers mainly in the following countries: United States and Canada. Over the past 30 days, there have been 12 bass boats listed for sale on YachtWorld. The average length of these vessels is 19 feet, while they range in size from 15 feet long for the shortest, to 28 feet for the longest listed vessel. They are constructed by a variety of yacht builders and their hull types include modified vee, deep vee, semi-displacement and other designs.

The best bass boats

Some of the most widely-known, masterful builders of bass boats presently include: Tracker, Bass Cat, Ranger, Yar-Craft and Lowe. These builders produce bass boats with outboard, outboard-4S, outboard-2S and inboard propulsion systems, available in gas, diesel and other fuel systems. Last month alone, the top 5 brands with the most views for bass boats on YachtWorld were Bass Cat, Ranger, Skeeter, Tracker and Triton.

Bass boats pricing

Bass boats for sale on YachtWorld are listed for a variety of prices from $7,839 on the relatively more affordable end all the way up to $124,500 for the most exclusive yachts. Keep in mind the cost of ownership when considering your budget and the listing price of a yacht for sale.