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When you go to buy a boat the first question which comes to you mind can be, how much does fishing boat cost? Well it all depends. You can get a small boat with no outboard motor for just few hundred bucks, or a top of the line sport fisher model equipped for the deep seas for over $100K.

If you are planning to buy a new fishing boat, prices will depend upon the type and size of boat you are buying. A 2006 TRACKER Pro Crappie 175 (25 EL Four Stroke EFI Motor and Trailer) can cost up to $11,500, this boat is good for bass fishing as well, and it sits low in the water. The 2006 TRACKER Avalanche 18 DC with 115HP, dual consoles, and is a higher performance bass boat can go up to $23K. A 2006 TRACKER Tournament V-18 with a 90hp motor and trailer can between $19-20K, which has a deep V hull and lay like a traditional bass boat.

It also has a fore and aft seating platform and single console. If you are looking for cheaper boats of course you can find one. Fishing boat, like the GRIZZLY 1754 CC All-Welded Jon - may cost you $5800. This model has a mod V hull made from Heavy Gauge 5052 Marine Aluminum Alloy, and comes with 2 storage compartments, and there are handles which can lift the boat. It has got two movable, fold-down fishing seats, and the flooring is done with aluminum. Since it is an all weld design that means no leaks or gaps. There are some fishing boats with no motors, like the Topper 1032. You can buy them just $500, it’s a very nice little fishing boat and has a flat bottom hull design keeping in mind the ease of use in shallow water, The interior includes 2 bench seats, unpadded, that means you have to so bring your own cushions. It is 10 feet long and can weigh 80 lbs, can hold up to two people with a total weight of 314lbs.

If you looking for boat which has lots of features and your budget is lot allowing you buy that one, then may you can go for used boats. That way you save money and get a boat of your choice. A large listing of used boats in US can be found on www.boat-world.com

They categorize their boats based on angler fishing, bay boat, center console, convertible, flats boat, hardtop, off shore, pilot house, t-top, bass boat, cuddy cabin, fly bridge, jon boat, sports fisher.

You can get a used 2005 Quintrex 140 Wide Body Dory for just $2500 (14 foot boat, aluminum hull, made for sea water). Or a nice 2004 Sea Pro 180 Center Console for $16K, 115hp Yamaha motor, Garmin chartplotter and sounder, fiberglass hull. A 2006 Angler 204FX LE, brand new, with a 150hp motor, 20 foot length, can be taken for just $24K.

Also EBay lists fishing boats of different types - bass fishing boats, inshore saltwater, offshore saltwater and other freshwater boats.

Fishing boats come in many shapes and sizes. A wide rage of models of fishing boats is available. You may find a small boat without outboard motor, or a top of the line sport fisher equipped for the deep seas. Some of the best models have forward seating, center seating and a foldable seat in the rear, live well with seating, leaning post rocket launcher, and may have a cruising speed of 30-40 miles per hour, 300 horsepower engine with fuel capacity upto180 gal.

You can go to SkeeterBoats (www.skeeterboats.com) to have a look at their various award-winning bass boats. The Skeeter ZX, SX, and SL series are their most popular models, all of these models have good looks, powerful motors, and great capacity required for fishing. The Skeeter SL190 has a bow-mounted which can find fish easily, has an 18.5′ length, and a 175ph motor – this model really perfect for fishing or waterskiing. Also ZX 24 Bay models are Designed to used in salt water, and are available with a strong 250hp Yamaha motor, this model is suitable for fishing in coastal areas

ProLineBoats (www.proLineboats.com) manufactures boats which can be used in fresh and saltwater, but their models are designed keeping in mind saltwater fishing. Their Pro-Line Bay Boats are mode to handle both; little 20 Bay is 20 feet long with an 11″ draft, and 200hp of motor power. This model has a center console and lots of storage space, complete instrumentation, grab rails made of stainless steel, rod holders up to 9 in number. The Pro-Line Dual Console consists a swing open windshield and a forward casting deck and many storage compartments. You can visit their website to have a look at their various models.

AquaSport (www.AquaSport.com) also manufactures great fishing boats. They manufacture Explorer and Osprey which are their two main consumer fishing boat models. The 225 Explorer is 300hp 22 foot boat is designed with a deep, recessed walkaround. For fishing, these boats are really good. The Ospreys are center console boats, but these models can cost you a lot, depending upon your choice. Trophy is another big fishing boat manufacturer (www.trophyfishing.com); they make center consoles, walkarounds, and bay boats. They have model called Trophy 1901 Bay Pro which is a shallow running bay boat and have raised fore, also contains a center console which is covered. If you are looking for something bigger, check out the Trophy 2302 Walkaround this model is designed for fishing in deep water with a big-water hull and 23 feet in length.

Below are some other most popular fishing boat models.

1. Sailfish 2600 cc
2. Bayliner 2802 Trophy 2802 Walkaround
3. Bayliner 4087 Cockpit Motor Yacht With Three Staterooms
4. Bayliner Trophy
5. BAYLINER 3888
6. Bayliner 3288 Motoryacht
7. Nitro 929DC
8. Albin Trawler
9. Maverick 17 HPX
10. BAYLINER 2858
11. Assos 43 Motor Yacht
12. Sylvan Alaskan
13. YAMAHA LX 2000
14. YAMAHA SR210
15. Yamaha AR210

Boat seats are available in large number of varieties. You can have boat seats of types like folding seats, boat pilot chairs, fishing chairs, bucket seat, lay down seat, sliding seat etc. Boat seat should be designed according to the type of design of your boat and must insure all day convenience and comfort, also seats should be designed to be lean supports so the angler is able to stand to fish, and yet have some support for body to balance. The whole idea behind having good seat in boat is keep you comfortable and not tiresome.

Some of the fishing boat seats can be cushions on top of ice chests. They give you the freedom to position them anywhere the angler choices in the boat, or can also be fastened to the deck in specified places.

Several folding seat designs are employed by Yachts. These chairs are good option for exterior deck areas.

Cost of the boat seat will vary depending upon the type, size, material used and designs.

Listed below are some the good models of fishing boat eats.

High Sliding Pedestal
Standard Bench
Square Corner Seat
Standard Square Corner Seat
Deluxe Bench
Deluxe Square Corner Aft L Bench
Adjustable Pedestal
Bow Bench w/2 Arms Group
Fore/Aft Seat
Helm Seat
Molded Plastic Console
Rear Aft L Bnch/Lnge/Arm Group
Rear Aft L Group
Rear L Group /Console
Rear Straight Group /Helm
Helm Seat W/O BASE
Double Slide-Top Refreshment Center
Laydown Seat

Once you’ve purchased the boat of your choice. Now you have to give a name to it, which is not a simple task. You can have several Options, including superstitions, and if your friends and family will be comfortable or may object by the name of your choice.

One boat naming superstition revolves around whether or not it is okay to rename a previously-owned boat. Some say it is bad luck if you remove an old name on a vessel.

Generally people give names to their boat after their spouse or children; that’s fine, but you can have a problem if you are going to have more kids in your life. So, it’s not going to be the best choice originally you made. So the whole idea is you got to find a name for the boat that is going to fine with everybody concerned. Well the boats can be named after your profession or industry; or if you have paid for the boat with money made in the stock market or any other activity, May be you should convey that message into your boat’s name. Of course, if you are business man and own a company, it is a good way of marketing to name your boat after your company or may the products you produce/manufacture, that way you putting your brand at every port.

Most popular sailboat names

1. Second Wind
2. Wind Dancer
3. Serenity
4. Orion
5. Windsong
6. Whisper
7. Carpe Diem
8. Summer Wind
9. Escape
10. Cool Change
11. Sails Call
12. Tranquility
13. Freedom
14. Stargazer
15. Andiamo
16. Uncle Sam
17. EFEN
18. Gael Force
19. Unreel
20. Lady Di
21. Reelax
22. Stiff Ripples
23. Chill Out
24. Codester
25. Gunslinger
26. Tolo
27. Deep Trout
28. Vidius
29. Lille Draken
30. Rode Warrior
31. Rogue
32. Bamboleo
33. CrewZen
34. Mindsweeper
35. Kairos
36. Juust Right
37. Allison
38. Aquaholic
39. Current sea
40. Errands
41. Hog Wild
42. CFever
43. Morras
44. Volcano
45. Sea Hagg

Which type of boat best suits me? 

Purpose. Take this into consideration as this would most likely dictate the type of boat that you have to purchase. You may want a boat for recreational purposes so the best boat type is one that’s fit for fishing and or picnic on a boat.

With this in mind you can narrow down your preferences and spot the boat that can cater your needs for such purpose. 

Refer to our boat buyer’s guide e-book to find out what type of boat suits you best. But before getting into it, make sure that you already know what your purpose is in purchasing a boat.

What is the best boat engine?

In deciding what engine would be best for your boat, consider first the purpose of using your boat. For example, if you plan to go water skiing you will need more powered engine than of other boat activities i.e. fishing as you will need lesser power for such. 

Also consider the fuel efficiency of the engine and whether it brings harm to the environment or not—that is if you’re concerned with the environment.

How much will I pay for a boat? 

Two things you have to remember in buying a boat are PURPOSE and BUDGET. Always keep in mind that you just have to select the boat that would address your need or desire. You don’t have to spend much for a boat suitable for skiing when your purpose for buying one is just for simple fishing or boat picnic activities.

Loans are available anywhere. Your boat dealer can arrange for that. 

Are new boats always better than used ones?

New ones are always better but in buying a luxurious boat consider the used boat also. But the first thing you have to do is to shop or eye for new ones then go on comparing it to pre-owned boats. A boat expert of even friends who are into boats can be good source of opinions as to which is better when you have your final basis of comparison. 

If I prefer the used boat, how do I know that it is in good condition?

There are qualified marine surveyors who can inspect the condition of the boat. Their tasks involve systems check enabling them to know if the boat has been properly maintained and if it is still advisable to purchase it. Insurance companies are a good source for a list of surveyors. 

When is the best time to purchase a boat?

It is up to you and your available resources. Although shopping for a boat on boat shows would be good but it would still be useless if you are not yet prepared. 

What is a good boat dealer?

A dealer must be Marine Industry Certified. The one handling your plan must always know how to address your need and or help you realize what type of boat you really need

The number of parts in a boat can vary depending upon the model and manufacturer of the boat. Some of the most common parts of a boat are listed below.

1. Deck and Cockpit
2. Steering Systems
3. Propellers Shafts
4. Bow thrusters
5. Cabin
6. Boat stoves.
7. Radars
8. Seats

Deck and Cockpit are very important part of the boat. Deck may have various type of hardware like chocks and hawse pipes, dock cleats deck plates etc. Cockpit basically instruments some fitted in it few hand held like wind speed indicator and compass. In cockpit there can be tables also. These tables fit all pedestal steering guards (with 7/8 inches or 1 inches diameter tubing) positioned in front of the steering post through the use of pedestal clamps which are included. The steering post must not protrude beyond the front of the pedestal guard. If this is the case, the table will not be able to attach properly to the guard due to interference from the steering post.

Steering Systems Boat steering wheels are made from a variety of materials such as polyurethane, plastic, wood, and stainless steel. If your boat has a lot of horsepower, or if your trip is going to be mostly offshore and in rough seas, then it is best to go in for an aluminum or stainless steel model.

When buying steering wheels, make sure you buy one that is water-resistant and provides you with a good grip, so that you have fine steering control when riding your boat. Edson, Schmitt, and Vetus are some of the manufacturers of steering wheels.

Propellers Shafts connects engine to propeller. While fitting a propeller shaft precision level alignment is required. A rudder stuffing box prevents the water from entering the boat through the rudder shaft hole. Various types of seals or packing glands can be used 

Bow Thrusters: when maneuvering a boat, which has nearly come to a standstill, the required control of the movements of the boat, especially those of the bow, is extremely difficult to achieve. In such cases, a bow thruster is the solution of the problem. Even when the boat lies dead in the water, complete control of the movements of the ship’s bow will be ensured by operating the bow thruster.

Cabin in boat may contain bedding, fans, lighting, Stateroom and storage. You should keep cabin dry for that take dry bunk, and dry wave air.

Boat stoves are used to provide heat, cooking and hot water from a single appliance. Boat stoves installation will need a different chimney setup.

Radar: We put radar on our boat to be able to “see” through fog, rain and darkness. Radar can see targets in a way similar to the way we see things with use of a flashlight in complete darkness, when the only objects we can see are those illuminated by the flashlight’s beam. Radar works in a similar way, except that it can “see” only the minute amount of the radio frequency energy it has transmitted that has been reflected back to the radars’ its antenna. A marine radar antenna keeps on rotating all the time, illuminating its surroundings by the continuous series of very short duration, rapidly repeated pulses of energy.

Seats: A fishing boat can have two to three seats and this depends on the design and model of the boat.

Fishing boats are available in many different types and are classified based on size, style, design and number of seats, also type of material used in making. Boats are designed keeping in mind various fishing conditions. You will find a variety of different styles and designs.

Listed below are some of the most popular types of Fishing Boats

Aluminum Boats

These boats come in the size 14 and 22 ft and can accommodate two to three people on aluminum seats across and bow.

Aluminum boats come in various designs like Flat, V Bottom with casting decks and seats in the rear.

Fiberglass Boats

Size of these boats varies 15 ft to 30 feet and are designed keeping in mind speed and endurance. In the water can make a trip very pleasurable.

Some of the popular models of Fiberglass Boats:

Triton Fishing Boats.
Bay Stealth Boats.
VIP Stealth Boats.
ShearWater.
Pathfinder.
Kenner.
Bay Stealth by VIP.

Apart from this there is a wide range of fishing boats available, some of them are listed below.

Multi-Purpose Fishing Boats

Are built for activities like fresh water and salt-water fishing, these types of boats are capable of pursuing many species. They tend to have higher freeboard because they spend lots of time water.

Bass Boats

These boats have low and sleek profile and are designed for fishing with two or three anglers on board. The minimum length of these boats is 16 ft and can go up to 26 feet.

Center Console Boats

These open fishing boats are designed to be capable of taking rough offshore waters fishing ocean fish. You get Rod holders, outriggers and other gears onboard.

Heavy Welded Boats

Coming up as a new and more durable metal boat, they make it a good alternative for fishing boats, runabouts and even some cruisers. These lighter boats perform well with smaller engines and save lots of fuel.

Folding Boats

These boats make ideal craft for strapping to a motor home, or sometimes, checking as airline luggage. They are less costly and built to provide a larger life of boating fun in fishing, touring.

Inflatable boats

Inflatable boats range in size from 8-foot dinghies for tenders to 30-foot high performance boats. These boats are suitable for saltwater and freshwater fishing, water sports and more.

Sport fishing Boats

These boats are great for pursuing large fish. Often equipped with sleeping berths, a galley for cooking and plumbing for convenience, they have the capacity to stay on the water for days.

Walk Around Boats

These boats may be very good family fishing boats and are most popular in coastal waters, large bays and the Great Lakes where anglers pursue salmon or offshore ocean species. They are equipped with rod holders, live wells and steps to the forward deck to make it easy to follow a big fish around the boat.

Stern Drive Cruisers

Great for freshwater fishing, water sports, cruising and much more, these boats have all the comforts expected from recreational cruising boats including sleeping, cooking and plumbing equipment.

A Sail boat uses the wind as its primary means of propulsion.Sailboats may also have a motor which is used as additional power source. Most sailboats have a monohull, but multi-hull catamarans and trimarans are popular. Some of the variations other than size are: hull configuration (monohull, catamaran, trimaran), keel type (full, fin, wing, centerboard etc.), purpose (sport, racing, cruising), number and configuration of masts, and the sail plan. Some of the terms below have had various meanings through history, but now have a specific meaning in the parlance of modern yachting. They are divided into three basic types, according to the activity for which they are designed.

Daysailer - A daysailer is a small boat designed for comfortable sailing but without sleeping accommodation. It has a roomy cockpit and can have an outboard auxiliary engine.

Cruiser - A cruiser is a medium-sized or large boat that has a cabin with sleeping quarters, head (toilet), galley (where food is prepared) and generally has an auxiliary engine built inside.

Racer - A racer is a boat designed for speed and ease of handling, often at the expense of comfort. The two popular styles are the racer-daysailer designed primarily for racing and secondly for day sailing, and the cruiser-racer designed mainly for overnight cruising and secondly for racing.

Sailboats range from a one person boat at about 2.5 metres long to luxury yachts measuring 46 metres or more in length.

The Pontoon Boat - also known as the “Party Barge” is a type of boat with a flat deck attached to airtight flotation tubes or logs. It may be simply constructed from closed cylinders such as pipes or barrels or fabricated as boxes from metal or concrete. These may be used to support a simple platform, creating a raft. A raft supporting a house-like structure is one form of houseboat. Today’s pontoon boats use extruded larger aluminum square tubing which is either anodized or powder coated and covered by coated aluminum paneling that displays matching stripping and graphics and act as framework for the pontoon furniture. The interior of the pontoon boat has evolved a great deal since the first pontoon boat was created.

Pontoon boats are very easy to trailer though a special pontoon boat trailer is needed, these are available in either bunk styles which support the pontoon tubes on raised bunks or you can purchase an up/down model that supports the pontoon boat underneath the aluminum frame work of the deck.

The capacity of Pontoon boat is from 6 to 15 people. They come in various sizes ranging from 12 feet to 30 feet in length.

Pros -

• With a Pontoon boat you can enjoy water sports such as skiing and tubing.
• On a pontoon boat you can take your family out on the water for hours of enjoyment and not feel cramped, it truly is the best family fun boat you can buy and has been one of the only segments in the boating industry that has experienced significant growth.
• Pontoon boats are also a fine, stable platform for still fishing.
• They offer the largest value in terms of capacity to price.

Cons -

• Pontoon boats generally run slower.
• Pontoon boats are NOT good sea boats. You want to be very careful when taking your pontoon boat out on larger bodies of water such as Ocean.