Deck boats for sale - YachtWorld

Deck boats are boats designed specifically to maximize deck space onboard. They are ideal day boats for family boating and pleasure cruising as they are able to accommodate large groups of passengers. These family-friendly boats are typically designed with ample seating for friends and guests and include a wide variety of on-the-water amenities. Deck boats can be divided into two broad categories: sport deck boats (or performance deck boats) and entertaining deck boats, although many models are a hybrid of the two.

How are Deck Boats built?

Deck boats are built from a variety of materials, from fiberglass to aluminum and composite construction. Performance or sport deck boats are typically solid fiberglass monohull designs (such as Hurricane’s SunDeck models) while entertaining deck boats can also include multihull pontoon boats built on aluminum tubes (such as Harris’ Crowne SL 270 and Escalante and Avalon pontoons).

What type of engines power Deck Boats?

Deck boats typically have either outboard or stern-drive I/O (inboard outboard) engines. Some deck boats may even be powered by jet propulsion, although they are usually referred to more specifically as jet boats in that case. Deck boats with sterndrives have the advantage of a clean transom which allows for easier access to the rear of the boat as well as room for larger rear swim platforms.

What optional equipment do Deck Boats have?

Deck boats have many available options from luxurious lounge seating and premium marine audio stereo systems to watersport add-ons such as towing towers and even hydraulic metal trim tabs for shaping the boat’s wake for water skiing and wakeboarding. Deck boats often feature innovative layouts, swim platforms, walk-through windshields, quiet sterndrives and high-end lighting.

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Deck boats are medium-sized, trailerable vessels usually used for time-honored endeavors such as freshwater fishing, watersports and day cruising. They have a rich legacy as vessels that are sought-after due to their moderate draft and average beam, attributes that make these vessels exceptionally ideal for freshwater fishing, watersports and day cruising. The average number of people that can be accommodated onboard deck boats listed is 12 passengers, with a maximum capacity of 14 guests and crew. Models with more power can hold motors up to 600 horsepower, while the most compact models may have as low as 60 horsepower engines on them (although the average power size is 213 HP).

Of the 490 deck boats for sale on YachtWorld currently, there are 247 new vessels and 243 used and custom yachts listed by professional yacht brokerages mainly in the following countries: United States, Italy, Canada, United Kingdom and Spain. Over the past 30 days, there have been 73 deck boats listed for sale on YachtWorld. The average length of these types of vessels is 22 feet, while they differ in size from 15 feet long for the shortest, to 50 feet for the longest listed vessel. They are built by a wide variety of yacht manufacturers and their hull types include modified vee, deep vee, pontoon, monohull and other designs.

The best deck boats

Some of the most popular, masterful builders of deck boats at present include: Sea Ray, Starcraft, Bayliner, Hurricane and NauticStar. These builders manufacture deck boats with outboard-4S, inboard/outboard, outboard, inboard and other propulsion systems, available in gas, diesel, LPG and other fuel systems. Last month alone, the top 5 brands with the most views for deck boats on YachtWorld were Caravelle, Chaparral, Hurricane, Sea Ray and Vancouver Shipyards.

Deck boats pricing

Deck boats for sale on YachtWorld are offered in a range of prices from $9,900 on the more reasonably-priced side all the way up to $310,000 for the more lavish boat models. Keep in mind the cost of ownership when considering your budget and the listing price of a yacht for sale.