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      2025 Tahoe T16

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      $249/mo*

      Columbus, OH 43224 | Sizzle Marine

      2025 Tahoe T16
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      2026 Sun Tracker Bass Buggy 18 DLX

      $29,995

      $261/mo*

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      2024 Godfrey SWEETWATER 2286 SFL

      $57,995

      $432/mo*

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      2026 Tigé 24RZX

      $279,599

      $2,083/mo*

      Mooresville, NC 28117 | Charlotte Ski Boats

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      2018 Nautique Super Air Nautique G25

      $127,995

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      Austin, TX 78735 | South Austin Marine Corp

      2018 Nautique Super Air Nautique G25
      • 2018 Chaparral 267 SSX

        $84,990

        $633/mo*

        SHERRILLS FORD, NC 28673 | Boat Rack Chaparral Boat Showroom

        2018 Chaparral 267 SSX

        2005 Stingray 220 DR

        $7,999

        Gainesville, GA 30501 | Park Marine Boating Centers - Kennesaw

        2005 Stingray 220 DR
        • 2019 Regal LS4

          $69,900

          $521/mo*

          Knoxville, TN 37902 | Yachts360

          2019 Regal LS4

          2003 Sea Ray 290 Bowrider

          $37,500

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          Lake Ozark, MO 65049 | Big Thunder Marine

          2003 Sea Ray 290 Bowrider

          2025 Sea Fox 228 Traveler

          $89,999

          $670/mo*

          Washington, NC 27889 | Avalanche Motorsports

          2025 Sea Fox 228 Traveler

          2019 Regal 1900 ESX

          $29,990

          $261/mo*

          Austin, TX 78734 | VIP Boats and Yachts - Austin

          2019 Regal 1900 ESX

          2014 Cobalt 276

          $59,900

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          $446/mo*

          Stevensville, MD 21666 | Off the Hook Yacht Sales

          2014 Cobalt 276
          • 2021 Chaparral 300 OSX

            $188,750

            $1,406/mo*

            Boca Raton, FL 33487 | InterMarine

            2021 Chaparral 300 OSX

            2026 Yamaha Boats 222XD

            $94,999

            $708/mo*

            Columbus, OH 43224 | Sizzle Marine

            2026 Yamaha Boats 222XD

            2025 Yamaha Boats 222XD

            $85,999

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            $641/mo*

            Columbus, OH 43224 | Sizzle Marine

            2025 Yamaha Boats 222XD

            2026 Yamaha Boats 255XD

            $126,999

            $946/mo*

            Columbus, OH 43224 | Sizzle Marine

            2026 Yamaha Boats 255XD
            • 2016 Chaparral 21 H2O Sport

              $30,995

              $270/mo*

              SHERRILLS FORD, NC 28673 | Boat Rack Chaparral Boat Showroom

              2016 Chaparral 21 H2O Sport
              • 2004 Cobalt 282

                $39,900

                Lake Ozark, MO 65049 | Midwest Boating Center

                2004 Cobalt 282
                • 2020 Sea Ray 230 SLX

                  $64,900

                  $483/mo*

                  Chicago, IL 60608 | Chicago Yacht Works

                  2020 Sea Ray 230 SLX

                  2022 Harris 230 Solstice

                  $99,900

                  $744/mo*

                  Lewisville, TX 75067 | MarineMax Dallas

                  2022 Harris 230 Solstice

                  2000 Four Winns 260 Horizon

                  $15,000

                  Sunrise Beach, MO 65079 | Ozark Yachts & Motorsports

                  2000 Four Winns 260 Horizon
                  • 2002 Chris-Craft Launch 22

                    $33,900

                    LaPointe, WI 54850 | Big Water Boats

                    2002 Chris-Craft Launch 22

                    2023 MasterCraft XStar S

                    $173,353

                    $1,291/mo*

                    Lewisville, TX 75067 | MarineMax Dallas

                    2023 MasterCraft XStar S
                    • 2000 Chris-Craft 262 Sport Deck

                      $23,900

                      Red Wing, MN 55066 | River Valley Marine – Red Wing

                      2000 Chris-Craft 262 Sport Deck

                      2008 Chaparral 275 SSi

                      $25,000

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                      $218/mo*

                      Gainesville, GA 30506 | Park Marine Boating Centers - Kennesaw

                      2008 Chaparral 275 SSi

                      2001 Cigarette 38 Top Gun

                      $175,000

                      Lake Ozark, MO 65049 | Ozark Yachts & Motorsports

                      2001 Cigarette 38 Top Gun
                      • 2018 Cobalt 26SD

                        $88,900

                        $662/mo*

                        Clearwater Beach, FL 33767 | Edwards Yacht Sales

                        2018 Cobalt 26SD

                        2005 Sugar Sand Tango

                        $6,951

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                        Waterford, MI 48328 | SkipperBud's

                        2005 Sugar Sand Tango
                        • 2020 Mako 184 CC

                          $23,900

                          La Pointe, WI | Big Water Boats

                          2020 Mako 184 CC
                          • 1946 Chris-Craft U-22 Sportsman

                            $29,900

                            Northumberland, PA 17857 | North Point Yacht Sales

                            1946 Chris-Craft U-22 Sportsman
                            • 2010 Chris-Craft Corsair 28

                              $89,900

                              $670/mo*

                              Vero Beach, FL 32960 | Global One Yacht Sales

                              2010 Chris-Craft Corsair 28

                              2014 Regal 3200 Bowrider

                              $95,000

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                              $708/mo*

                              Rockwall, TX 75032 | Lake Kings

                              2014 Regal 3200 Bowrider
                              • 2024 Avalon Catalina 2585 Versatile Rear Bench

                                $103,403

                                $770/mo*

                                Austin, TX 78734 | South Austin Marine Corp

                                2024 Avalon Catalina 2585 Versatile Rear Bench

                                2022 Four Winns HD5 OB

                                $69,900

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                                $521/mo*

                                Wilmington, NC 28405 | Yachts360

                                2022 Four Winns HD5 OB
                                • 2026 Barletta C24UE

                                  $89,974

                                  $670/mo*

                                  Daytona, FL 32117 | Bluewater Marine Daytona

                                  2026 Barletta C24UE
                                  • 2019 Chris-Craft Capri 21

                                    $84,900

                                    $632/mo*

                                    Nashville, TN 37205 | Private Seller

                                    2019 Chris-Craft Capri 21

                                    2005 Supra Launch 21 V

                                    $19,995

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                                    Kenmore, WA 98028 | Seattle Water Sports

                                    2005 Supra Launch 21 V
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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 5,007 runabout boats for sale, including 1,969 new vessels and 3,038 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 $5,500 on the moderate end all the way up to $611,808 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 5,007 runabout boats now posted for sale and 882 boats uploaded in the last 30 days.

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