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.

Reasons to buy deck boats

Deck boats are medium-sized, trailerable vessels usually used for time-honored pursuits 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, traits that make these vessels exceptionally appropriate 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 15 guests and crew. Models with more power can accommodate motors up to 681 horsepower, while the most modest models may have as low as 50 horsepower engines on them (although the average motor size is 250 HP).

Of the 540 deck boats for sale on YachtWorld currently, there are 285 new vessels and 255 used and custom yachts listed by professional yacht brokers mainly in the following countries: United States, Canada, United Kingdom, Italy and Spain. Over the past 30 days, there have been 114 deck boats listed for sale on YachtWorld. The average length for boats of this kind is 22 feet, while they range in size from 16 feet long for the shortest, to 40 feet for the longest listed vessel. They are assembled by a wide variety of yacht builders and their hull types include modified vee, deep vee, pontoon, monohull and other designs.

The best deck boats

Some of the most iconic, masterful builders of deck boats at present include: Starcraft, Sea Ray, Bayliner, Hurricane and Four Winns. These builders construct deck boats with inboard/outboard, outboard, outboard-4S, inboard and outboard-2S propulsion systems, available in gas, diesel and other fuel systems. Last month alone, the top 5 brands with the most views for deck boats on YachtWorld were Bayliner, Crownline, Hurricane, Regal and Sea Ray.

Deck boats pricing

Deck boats for sale on YachtWorld are listed for a variety of prices from $14,496 on the relatively lower-priced, classic models all the way up to $277,564 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.