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      2025 Tahoe 185 S

      $43,200

      $376/mo*

      Columbus, OH 43224 | Sizzle Marine

      2025 Tahoe 185 S
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      2024 Godfrey SWEETWATER 2286 SFL

      $57,995

      $432/mo*

      Columbus, OH 43224 | Sizzle Marine

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      2025 Tahoe T16

      $28,615

      $249/mo*

      Columbus, OH 43224 | Sizzle Marine

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      • 2022 Chaparral 23 SSi OB

        $64,900

        $483/mo*

        St Petersburg, FL 33712 | Viage Group

        2022 Chaparral 23 SSi OB

        2006 Chaparral 276 SSi

        $41,000

        $357/mo*

        Lake Ozark, MO 65049 | Ozark Yachts & Motorsports

        2006 Chaparral 276 SSi

        2018 Sea Ray SPX 190

        $31,499

        $274/mo*

        Seabrook, TX 77586 | MarineMax Houston

        2018 Sea Ray SPX 190
        • 2003 Fountain 47 Lightning

          $144,900

          Lake Ozark, MO 65049 | Big Thunder Marine

          2003 Fountain 47 Lightning

          2011 Tigé RZ2

          $49,995

          $435/mo*

          Austin, TX 78735 | South Austin Marine - Lakeside

          2011 Tigé RZ2

          2001 Cigarette 38 Top Gun

          $165,000

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          Lake Ozark, MO 65049 | Ozark Yachts & Motorsports

          2001 Cigarette 38 Top Gun

          2023 Monterey 298SS Super Sport

          $149,900

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          $1,117/mo*

          Lake Ozark, MO 65049 | Big Thunder Marine

          2023 Monterey 298SS Super Sport
          • 2022 Nautique Super Air Nautique G23

            $164,810

            $1,228/mo*

            Miami, FL 33150 | MN Marine Group

            2022 Nautique Super Air Nautique G23

            2021 Chaparral 230 SSi

            $67,457

            $503/mo*

            Lewisville, TX 75067 | MarineMax Dallas

            2021 Chaparral 230 SSi
            • 2018 Regal 2500 Bowrider

              $75,000

              $559/mo*

              Bolingbrook, IL 60440 | Basa's Marine

              2018 Regal 2500 Bowrider

              2026 Yamaha Boats AR190

              $42,999

              $374/mo*

              Columbus, OH 43224 | Sizzle Marine

              2026 Yamaha Boats AR190

              2025 Yamaha Boats AR220

              $52,995

              $395/mo*

              Columbus, OH 43224 | Sizzle Marine

              2025 Yamaha Boats AR220

              2006 Bayliner 185 Bowrider

              $11,995

              Columbus, OH 43224 | Sizzle Marine

              2006 Bayliner 185 Bowrider

              2016 Sea Ray 270 Sundeck Outboard

              $57,745

              $430/mo*

              Somers Point, NJ 08244 | MarineMax Somers Point

              2016 Sea Ray 270 Sundeck Outboard
              • 2007 Formula Sun Sport 260

                $68,995

                $514/mo*

                Austin, TX 78734 | South Austin Marine - Lakeside

                2007 Formula Sun Sport 260

                2007 Donzi Carol Shelby 22 Classic

                $119,000

                $887/mo*

                Lenoir City, TN 37772 | Yachts360

                2007 Donzi Carol Shelby 22 Classic

                2023 Regal 21 OBX

                $67,861

                $506/mo*

                Austin, TX 78735 | South Austin Marine Corp

                2023 Regal 21 OBX

                1998 Fountain 32 Fever

                $39,900

                Fort Lauderdale, FL 33312 | FB Marine Group

                1998 Fountain 32 Fever
                • 2020 Mako 184 Center Console

                  $23,900

                  La Pointe, WI | Big Water Boats

                  2020 Mako 184 Center Console
                  • 2006 Yamaha Boats SX210

                    $14,999

                    Kemah, TX 77565 | Gulf Coast Boating Center - TX

                    2006 Yamaha Boats SX210

                    2024 Zodiac Medline 9

                    $199,990

                    $1,490/mo*

                    Palm City, FL 34990 | VIP Boats and Yachts - Palm City

                    2024 Zodiac Medline 9
                    • 2004 Sea Ray 180 Sport

                      $10,287

                      Coeur d' Alene, ID 83814 | Hagadone Marine Group

                      2004 Sea Ray 180 Sport

                      2024 Saxdor 320 GTO

                      $299,900

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                      $2,234/mo*

                      Clearwater, FL 33767 | Private Seller

                      2024 Saxdor 320 GTO

                      2014 AquaPatio 220 WB

                      $32,900

                      $286/mo*

                      Osage Beach, MO 65065 | Ozark Yachts & Motorsports

                      2014 AquaPatio 220 WB

                      2008 Scout 242 Dorado

                      $42,900

                      $373/mo*

                      Spring Lake, MI 49456 | Bay Marine - Grand Haven

                      2008 Scout 242 Dorado

                      2010 Monterey M5 Sport Boat

                      $39,995

                      $348/mo*

                      Bolingbrook, IL 60440 | Basa's Marine

                      2010 Monterey M5 Sport Boat
                      • 2025 Chaparral 2870 SSX

                        $225,146

                        $1,677/mo*

                        Lakemoor, IL 60073 | Munson Ski & Marine

                        2025 Chaparral 2870 SSX
                        • 2014 Chris-Craft Launch 25

                          $99,000

                          $738/mo*

                          Trappe, MD | Bluewater Yacht Sales

                          2014 Chris-Craft Launch 25
                          • 2013 Monterey 224FS

                            $25,000

                            $218/mo*

                            West Wildwood , NJ 08260 | South Jersey Yacht Sales

                            2013 Monterey 224FS

                            2019 Four Winns H290 OB

                            $109,000

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                            $812/mo*

                            Blaine, WA 98230 | Sundance Yacht Sales - Blaine

                            2019 Four Winns H290 OB
                            • 2021 Bayliner VR5 Bowrider OB

                              $27,457

                              $239/mo*

                              Merritt Island, FL 32952 | Boateka

                              2021 Bayliner VR5 Bowrider OB

                              2023 Qwest NEW NEW 816 Lanai (XF16)

                              $16,981

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                              Allentown, PA 18109 | Peters Marine Service

                              2023 Qwest NEW NEW 816 Lanai (XF16)
                              • 2005 Glastron GX 205

                                $13,500

                                Castle Pines, CO 80108 | Private Seller

                                2005 Glastron GX 205
                                • 2019 Chris-Craft Capri 21

                                  $84,900

                                  $632/mo*

                                  Nashville, TN 37205 | Private Seller

                                  2019 Chris-Craft Capri 21
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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, monohull and other designs. Boat Trader currently has 5,006 runabout boats for sale, including 1,995 new vessels and 3,011 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 inboard/outboard, 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 $5,000 on the moderate end all the way up to $599,991 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 5,006 runabout boats now posted for sale and 915 boats uploaded in the last 30 days.

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