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      2018 Shallow Sport 25 X3

      $79,995

      $596/mo*

      Seabrook, TX 77586 | Coastline Marine

      2018 Shallow Sport 25 X3
      • 2024 NauticStar 194 XTS

        $35,989

        $313/mo*

        Conroe, TX 77301 | Premier Boating Centers - Conroe, TX

        2024 NauticStar 194 XTS
        • 2026 Tidewater 232 CC Adventure

          $123,816

          $922/mo*

          Conroe, TX 77301 | Premier Boating Centers - Conroe, TX

          2026 Tidewater 232 CC Adventure

          2023 NauticStar 227 XTS

          $63,995

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          $477/mo*

          Beaumont, TX 77707 | Premier Boating Centers

          2023 NauticStar 227 XTS
          • 2026 Tidewater 232 CC Adventure

            $123,816

            $922/mo*

            Foley, AL 36535 | Ocean Marine Group- Foley, AL

            2026 Tidewater 232 CC Adventure
            • 2014 Blue Wave 1900 STL

              $19,995

              Beaumont, TX 77707 | Premier Boating Centers

              2014 Blue Wave 1900 STL
              • 2024 Freedom 14 CHIQUITA

                $30,974

                $270/mo*

                Aransas, TX 78336 | Premier Boating Centers - Aransas Pass, TX

                2024 Freedom 14 CHIQUITA
                • 2021 Tidewater 2110 Bay Max

                  $43,995

                  $383/mo*

                  Corpus Christi, TX 78412 | Premier Boating Centers - Corpus Christi, TX

                  2021 Tidewater 2110 Bay Max

                  2017 NauticStar 1810 NauticBay

                  $19,900

                  Kemah, TX 77565 | DC Powersports and Marine

                  2017 NauticStar 1810 NauticBay
                  • 2024 Scout 177 Sport

                    $39,995

                    $348/mo*

                    Corpus Christi, TX 78412 | Premier Boating Centers - Corpus Christi, TX

                    2024 Scout 177 Sport
                    • 2018 Robalo R160 Center Console

                      $23,995

                      Corpus Christi, TX 78412 | Premier Boating Centers - Corpus Christi, TX

                      2018 Robalo R160 Center Console

                      2025 Tidewater 2500 Carolina Bay

                      $115,474

                      ↓ Price Drop

                      $860/mo*

                      Beaumont, TX 77707 | Premier Boating Centers

                      2025 Tidewater 2500 Carolina Bay
                      • 2019 Robalo 206 Cayman

                        $41,995

                        $366/mo*

                        Conroe, TX 77301 | Premier Boating Centers - Conroe, TX

                        2019 Robalo 206 Cayman

                        2023 Ranger RT178

                        $23,995

                        Fredericktown, OH 43019 | Knox Marine - Ltd

                        2023 Ranger RT178

                        2024 Ranger VS1882WT

                        $49,995

                        $435/mo*

                        Fredericktown, OH 43019 | Knox Marine - Ltd

                        2024 Ranger VS1882WT

                        2024 Falcon Boats F195

                        $49,995

                        $435/mo*

                        Fredericktown, OH 43019 | Knox Marine - Ltd

                        2024 Falcon Boats F195
                        • 2025 Shoalwater 21 Cat

                          $69,996

                          $521/mo*

                          Conroe, TX 77301 | Premier Boating Centers - Conroe, TX

                          2025 Shoalwater 21 Cat

                          2024 Ranger 2660 Bay

                          $137,995

                          ↓ Price Drop

                          $1,028/mo*

                          Gulfport, MS 39501 | Ocean Marine Group - Gulfport, MS

                          2024 Ranger 2660 Bay
                          • 2025 Pathfinder 2500 Hybrid

                            $159,996

                            $1,192/mo*

                            Foley, AL 36535 | Ocean Marine Group- Foley, AL

                            2025 Pathfinder 2500 Hybrid
                            • 2019 Sundance DX20

                              $29,995

                              $261/mo*

                              Conroe, TX 77301 | Premier Boating Centers - Conroe, TX

                              2019 Sundance DX20
                              • 2025 Majek 22 XTREME

                                $106,126

                                $791/mo*

                                Corpus Christi, TX 78416 | Ron Hoover - Corpus Christi

                                2025 Majek 22 XTREME
                                • 2011 Blue Wave 2200 STL

                                  $19,995

                                  Corpus Christi, TX 78415 | Waypoint Marine TX

                                  2011 Blue Wave 2200 STL
                                  • 2025 Shoalwater 23 Cat

                                    $84,995

                                    $633/mo*

                                    Aransas, TX 78336 | Premier Boating Centers - Aransas Pass, TX

                                    2025 Shoalwater 23 Cat

                                    2021 Xpress H22B Bay

                                    $35,995

                                    $313/mo*

                                    Metairie, LA 70003 | La Boat Dealer

                                    2021 Xpress H22B Bay

                                    2024 SeaArk 2072 FXT DLX CC

                                    $37,995

                                    ↓ Price Drop

                                    $331/mo*

                                    Corpus Christi, TX 78412 | Premier Boating Centers - Corpus Christi, TX

                                    2024 SeaArk 2072 FXT DLX CC
                                    • 2026 Pathfinder PMVIAF27-26

                                      $205,995

                                      $1,535/mo*

                                      Homosassa, FL 34448 | Homosassa Marine

                                      2026 Pathfinder PMVIAF27-26
                                      • 2025 Sportsman Masters 247OE Bay Boat

                                        $98,495

                                        $734/mo*

                                        Oakwood, GA 30566 | T&S Marine Inc.

                                        2025 Sportsman Masters 247OE Bay Boat
                                        • 2025 Majek 18 M2

                                          $49,990

                                          $435/mo*

                                          Rockport, TX 78382 | Ron Hoover - Rockport

                                          2025 Majek 18 M2
                                          • 2026 BlackJack 256 Coastal

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                                            Houston, TX 77037 | Mount Houston Marine Inc

                                            2026 BlackJack 256 Coastal
                                            • 2025 Xpress H210B Bay

                                              $41,894

                                              $365/mo*

                                              Corpus Christi, TX 78412 | Premier Boating Centers - Corpus Christi, TX

                                              2025 Xpress H210B Bay
                                              • 2026 Avid 19FSX

                                                $42,228

                                                $368/mo*

                                                Beaumont, TX 77707 | Premier Boating Centers

                                                2026 Avid 19FSX
                                                • 2020 Carolina Skiff 17 DLX

                                                  $19,995

                                                  Corpus Christi, TX 78501 | Premier Boating Centers - Corpus Christi, TX

                                                  2020 Carolina Skiff 17 DLX
                                                  • 2019 Sundance DX20

                                                    $29,995

                                                    $261/mo*

                                                    Corpus Christi, TX 78412 | Premier Boating Centers - Corpus Christi, TX

                                                    2019 Sundance DX20
                                                    • 2026 ALK2 Powerboats 18CRS

                                                      $30,999

                                                      $270/mo*

                                                      Winter Park, FL 32792 | Portside Marine

                                                      2026 ALK2 Powerboats 18CRS
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                                                    Bay boats

                                                    Bay boats come in a variety of sizes, ranging from 18 to 24 feet, with fore and aft casting decks. Intended for fishing along the coast in Gulf fisheries, these boats tend to have a semi-V hull, at least two livewells, plenty of rod holders, Power Pole anchoring systems, electric trolling motors, and low gunwales.

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                                                      What are bay boats?

                                                      Medium-sized, trailerable vessels called bay boats are frequently utilized for boating pursuits like freshwater and saltwater fishing. This type of vessel can range in size, with the smallest current boat listed at 15 feet in length, to the longest vessel measuring 30 feet, and an average length of 23 feet. Several boat manufacturers produce these vessels, using hull types such as modified vee, deep vee, flat, pontoon and other. Boat Trader currently has 5,988 bay boats for sale, including 3,978 new vessels and 2,010 used boats, listed by private sellers and professional boat and yacht dealers nationwide.

                                                      What are the best bay boats?

                                                      Xpress, Tidewater, Excel, Robalo and Pathfinder are some of the most well-known builders of bay boats at the moment. Bay boats models are designed with outboard, outboard-4S, inboard/outboard, inboard and outboard-2S propulsion systems, available in gas, diesel, electric and other fuel systems. The top, most popular bay boats brands on Boat Trader during the previous 30 days were Pathfinder, Robalo, Sportsman, Tidewater and Xpress.

                                                      How much do bay boats cost?

                                                      Prices for bay boats on Boat Trader range from a reasonable $9,995 at the most reasonably-priced watercraft to $339,753 for the more sophisticated variety. While the most compact and efficient utility models may have engines with as low as 40 horsepower on them, models with more power can have motors up to 700 horsepower (although the average power size is 250HP).

                                                      Why are bay boats popular?

                                                      The shallow draft and average beam of bay boats are well-known features that make these boats perfect for freshwater and saltwater fishing. Bay boats are also popular boats for rivers and lakes and other shallow fresh bodies of water. From our current listings, the average number of passengers that bay boats can take is 8 people with a maximum of 14. Boat Trader is positive you'll find the boat you're searching for with 5,988 bay boats now posted for sale and 1,401 boats uploaded in the last month.

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