Bowrider boats for sale

A bowrider is a runabout boat with forward seating in the bow area of the vessel, suitable for passengers to ride in while the vessel is underway (hence the term bow “rider”). Bowriders typically have the helm station on one side of the boat (usually the starboard side) which allows a center walk-through passageway to the bow area. These types of boats are versatile and commonly used for recreational pleasure activities such as day cruising, fishing, water skiing, wakeboarding, snorkeling and diving. Bowriders do not have sleeping spaces (berths) below deck and are generally intended for short-term daytime use rather than overnight trips.

How are Bowriders built?

Bowriders are under 35 feet (typically below 30) and are usually made out of fiberglass, composite or aluminum monohulls, although they can also be trihulls or cathedral hulls. These style of boats are mass produced by a number of major boat manufacturers, including Sea Ray, Yamaha, Scarab, Malibu, Mastercraft, Stingray, Bayliner and many others. There are also a number of builders that build custom and semi-custom bowriders including Formula, Chris-Craft and Edgewater as well as specialty bowriders, such as Tigé, Supra and Heyday.

What Types of Engines Power Bowriders?

Bowriders can be powered by a number of different types of motors depending on the style, from stern-drive and inboard options to outboard propulsion. Some are set up for slower cruising while others are rigged for faster speeds and high-performance. An advantage of stern-drive bowriders are they can have bigger swim platforms and sundecks.

What Optional Equipment is Available for Bowriders?

Because bowriders are designed specifically for recreational and pleasure cruising, they have a wide variety of amenities and features available as either standard equipment or available optional upgrades. These include things like ski and wakeboard towers for towing and watersports, premium marine stereo systems, custom upholstery, integrated coolers, biminis, swim platforms, windlass anchors, motorized awnings, touch-screen controls, LED and underwater lights and more.

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Find your perfect bowrider boats

Bowrider boats are medium-sized, trailerable vessels frequently used for time-honored activities such as watersports and day cruising. They have a rich legacy as vessels that are sought-after due to their medium-depth draft and average beam, features that make these vessels exceptionally appropriate for watersports and day cruising. The average number of people that can be accommodated onboard bowrider boats listed is 10 passengers, with a maximum capacity of 18 guests and crew. Models with more power can handle motors up to an enormous 1,200 horsepower, while shorter, more affordable models may have as low as 60 horsepower engines on them (although the average power size is 300 HP).

Of the 2,743 bowrider boats for sale on YachtWorld currently, there are 1,407 new vessels and 1,336 used and custom yachts listed by professional yacht brokers and boat dealerships mainly in the following countries: United States, United Kingdom, Canada, Spain and Mexico. Over the past 30 days, there have been 497 bowrider boats listed for sale on YachtWorld. The average length of these boats is 24 feet, while they vary in size from 16 feet long for the shortest, to 42 feet for the longest listed vessel. They are constructed by a wide variety of yacht manufacturers and their hull types include modified vee, deep vee, planing, monohull and other designs.

The best bowrider boats

Some of the most popular, masterful builders of bowrider boats right now include: Sea Ray, Bayliner, Chaparral, Cobalt and Monterey. These builders produce bowrider boats with inboard/outboard, outboard, inboard, outboard-4S and outboard-2S propulsion systems, available in gas, diesel, electric, LPG and other fuel systems. Last month alone, the top 5 brands with the most views for bowrider boats on YachtWorld were Chaparral, Chris-Craft, Cobalt, Formula and Sea Ray.

Bowrider boats pricing

Bowrider boats for sale on YachtWorld are available for a variety of prices from $10,217 on the relatively moderate end all the way up to $927,198 for the most luxury model vessels. Keep in mind the cost of ownership when considering your budget and the listing price of a yacht for sale.