Flats boats for sale

Flats boats are small, trailerable vessels generally used for time-honored activities such as saltwater fishing. They have a rich legacy as vessels that are sought-after due to their exceedingly shallow draft and average beam, traits that make these vessels exceptionally ideal for saltwater fishing. The average number of people that can be accommodated onboard flats boats listed is 6 passengers, with a maximum capacity of 6 guests and crew. Models with more power can accommodate motors up to 300 horsepower, while the most compact models may have as modest as 40 horsepower engines on them (although the average motor size is 150 HP).

Of the 38 flats boats for sale on YachtWorld currently, there are 9 new vessels and 29 used and custom yachts listed by professional brokerages mainly in the following countries: United States. Over the past 30 days, there have been 12 flats boats listed for sale on YachtWorld. The average length of these types of vessels is 18 feet, while they differ in size from 15 feet long for the shortest, to 26 feet for the longest listed vessel. They are manufactured by a wide variety of yacht makers and their hull types include modified vee, deep vee, planing and tunnel designs.

The best flats boats

Some of the most notorious, masterful builders of flats boats right now include: Sea Hunt, Havoc, Key West, Mako and Piranha. These builders produce flats boats with outboard-4S, outboard, inboard and outboard-2S propulsion systems, available in gas and other fuel systems. Last month alone, the top 5 brands with the most views for flats boats on YachtWorld were Angler Pro, Hell's Bay, Hewes, Mako and Yellowfin.

Flats boats pricing

Flats boats for sale on YachtWorld are available for a variety of prices from $5,799 on the relatively more affordable end all the way up to $135,000 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.