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      2024 Godfrey SWEETWATER 2286 SFL

      $57,995

      $432/mo*

      Columbus, OH 43224 | Sizzle Marine

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      2025 Tahoe 185 S

      $43,200

      $376/mo*

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      2026 Sun Tracker Bass Buggy 18 DLX

      $29,995

      $261/mo*

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      2021 Regal LX6

      $96,990

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      Pompano Beach, FL 33062 | BH Yachts

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      2022 Yamaha Boats 195S

      $29,995

      $261/mo*

      Lake in the Hills, IL 60156 | Grand Sport Center Inc.

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      • 2024 Avalon LSZ 2385 Versatile Rear Bench

        $54,696

        $407/mo*

        Austin, TX 78734 | South Austin Marine - Lakeside

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        • 2022 Chaparral 21 SSi

          $49,995

          $435/mo*

          Lake in the Hills, IL 60156 | Grand Sport Center Inc.

          2022 Chaparral 21 SSi

          2024 Sea Ray SDX 250

          $129,111

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          $962/mo*

          Indianapolis, IN 46203 | Marine Center of Indiana

          2024 Sea Ray SDX 250

          2025 Avalon Platinum Catalina 2585 VRB

          $75,900

          $565/mo*

          Somerset, KY 42501 | Coast To Coast Marine

          2025 Avalon Platinum Catalina 2585 VRB

          2026 Saxdor 320 GTC

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          Gulf Shores, AL 36542 | MarineMax Gulf Shores

          2026 Saxdor 320 GTC

          2008 Monterey 254FS

          $19,900

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          Brick, NJ 08723 | Global One Yacht Sales

          2008 Monterey 254FS

          2012 Sea Ray 240 Sundeck

          $24,500

          Ellicott City, MD 21042 | Boat-Simple Baltimore & Maryland

          2012 Sea Ray 240 Sundeck
          • 2014 Chaparral 244 Sunesta

            $50,000

            $372/mo*

            Canyon Lake, TX 78133 | Private Seller

            2014 Chaparral 244 Sunesta

            2025 Yamaha Boats AR250

            $68,995

            $514/mo*

            Columbus, OH 43224 | Sizzle Marine

            2025 Yamaha Boats AR250

            2026 Yamaha Boats AR195

            $49,999

            $435/mo*

            Columbus, OH 43224 | Sizzle Marine

            2026 Yamaha Boats AR195

            2026 Yamaha Boats 222SD

            $85,999

            $641/mo*

            Columbus, OH 43224 | Sizzle Marine

            2026 Yamaha Boats 222SD
            • 2010 Cobalt 210

              $29,900

              $260/mo*

              Buford, GA 30518 | Private Seller

              2010 Cobalt 210
              • 2013 Cobalt A25

                $67,500

                $503/mo*

                Strawn, TX 76475 | Private Seller

                2013 Cobalt A25
                • 2019 Chris-Craft Capri 21

                  $84,900

                  $632/mo*

                  Nashville, TN 37205 | Private Seller

                  2019 Chris-Craft Capri 21
                  • 2006 Rinker 226 Captiva Bowrider

                    $22,500

                    Fair Grove, MO 65648 | Private Seller

                    2006 Rinker 226 Captiva Bowrider
                    • 2005 Chaparral Sunesta 254

                      $22,000

                      Walhalla, SC 29691 | Private Seller

                      2005 Chaparral Sunesta 254

                      2012 Cobalt 276

                      $59,900

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                      $446/mo*

                      Dadeville, AL 36853 | Private Seller

                      2012 Cobalt 276

                      2025 Chaparral 307 SSX

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                      Sherrills Ford, NC 28673 | Boat Rack Chaparral Boat Showroom

                      2025 Chaparral 307 SSX

                      2022 Cobalt R30

                      $259,000

                      $1,930/mo*

                      Freeport, FL 32439 | United Yacht Sales

                      2022 Cobalt R30
                      • 2005 Cobalt 240

                        $26,000

                        $226/mo*

                        Mercer Island, WA 98040 | Private Seller

                        2005 Cobalt 240

                        2012 Sea Ray 240 Sundeck

                        $24,500

                        Hickory Corners, MI 49060 | Boat-Simple Eastern Michigan

                        2012 Sea Ray 240 Sundeck

                        2005 Cobalt 262

                        $37,500

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                        $326/mo*

                        West Bountiful, UT 84087 | Private Seller

                        2005 Cobalt 262

                        2012 Chaparral 264 Sunesta

                        $39,995

                        $348/mo*

                        Chicago, IL 60602 | Tides End Marina

                        2012 Chaparral 264 Sunesta
                        • 2025 Chaparral 23 SSi

                          $89,394

                          $666/mo*

                          Buford, GA 30518 | Atlanta Marine Lake Lanier

                          2025 Chaparral 23 SSi

                          2013 Cobalt R5

                          $64,900

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                          $483/mo*

                          Birmingham, AL 35216 | Private Seller

                          2013 Cobalt R5

                          2026 Sea Ray SLX 260 Outboard

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                          Fort Myers, FL 33919 | MarineMax Ft. Myers

                          2026 Sea Ray SLX 260 Outboard

                          2024 Saxdor 320 GTO

                          $299,900

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                          $2,234/mo*

                          Clearwater, FL 33767 | Private Seller

                          2024 Saxdor 320 GTO
                          • 2022 Riva 38 Rivamare

                            $990,000

                            $7,375/mo*

                            Miami, FL 33133 | Allied Marine - Fort Lauderdale

                            2022 Riva 38 Rivamare
                            • 1975 Boston Whaler Super Sport

                              $26,000

                              Owls Head, ME 04854 | Private Seller

                              1975 Boston Whaler Super Sport

                              2025 Harris Grand Mariner 250

                              $158,919

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                              $1,184/mo*

                              Excelsior, MN 55331 | MarineMax Excelsior

                              2025 Harris Grand Mariner 250

                              2026 Chaparral 21 SSi

                              $71,700

                              $534/mo*

                              Galena, MD 21635 | Jim's Marine, Inc.

                              2026 Chaparral 21 SSi

                              2026 Sea Ray SLX 260

                              $239,995

                              $1,788/mo*

                              Newport Beach, CA 92663 | Sun Country Marine Group, Newport Beach

                              2026 Sea Ray SLX 260
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                            Runabout boats

                            Runabouts are powerboats that can measure anywhere from 16 to 33 feet, commonly seen with pickle-fork bows with open seating. Typical layouts also include a walk-through windshield and bimini tops. These boats are ideal for day cruising and watersports.

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                              What are runabout boats?

                              Medium-sized, trailerable vessels called runabout boats are commonly utilized for endeavors like day cruising and watersports. Usually averaging at 23 feet, these types of vessels can come as big as 38 feet and as small as 13 feet in length. They are designed and manufactured by a wide variety of boat manufacturers with hull types including modified vee, deep vee, pontoon, sea-V2(TM) and other designs. Boat Trader currently has 5,004 runabout boats for sale, including 1,980 new vessels and 3,024 used boats, listed by both individual owners and professional boat dealerships across the country.

                              What are the best runabout boats?

                              Currently, some of the most popular manufacturers of runabout boats include Sea Ray, Chaparral, Cobalt, Bayliner and Yamaha Boats. Runabout boats models are produced with outboard, inboard/outboard, inboard, outboard-4S and other propulsion systems, available in gas, diesel, electric and other fuel systems. The top, most popular runabout boats brands on Boat Trader during the previous 30 days were Boston Whaler, Chaparral, Chris-Craft, Cobalt and Sea Ray.

                              How much do runabout boats cost?

                              Runabout boats for sale on Boat Trader are listed within a variety of prices from a reasonable $5,100 on the moderate end all the way up to $612,300 for the most expensive boats. While affordable utility models may have engines with as low as 40 horsepower on them, models with the most power can have motors up to an enormous 1,200 horsepower (although the average engine size is 270HP).

                              Why are runabout boats popular?

                              Runabout boats are popular for their medium-depth draft and average beam, attributes that make these boats an excellent choice for day cruising and watersports. Runabout boats are also popular boats for coastal, inshore and offshore boating.Within our current availability, these runabout boats can hold up to 19 people, but usually averages 12. Boat Trader is positive you'll find the boat you're searching for with 5,004 runabout boats now posted for sale and 874 boats uploaded in the last 30 days.

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