The right boat depends on how you plan to use it. Fishing boats are designed for anglers, pontoon boats are ideal for family outings, sailboats are suited for recreational sailing, and cabin cruisers provide comfort for extended trips. Consider passenger capacity, engine type, maintenance costs, storage requirements, and your budget before making a purchase.

A new boat offers the latest technology, warranties, and fewer maintenance concerns, while a used boat can provide excellent value at a lower purchase price. Before buying a used boat, inspect the hull, engine, electronics, service history, and overall condition. If possible, arrange a professional marine survey to identify any hidden issues.

Inspect the hull for damage or repairs, check the engine hours and maintenance records, test electrical systems, examine steering and controls, review safety equipment, and inspect the trailer if included. A professional inspection or marine survey is strongly recommended before completing the purchase.

Required documents vary by country or state but generally include proof of ownership, a bill of sale, registration documents, title certificates where applicable, identification, and any warranty information. Buyers should also verify that there are no outstanding loans or legal claims against the vessel before purchasing.

Most boats should receive routine maintenance at least once a year or after approximately 100 operating hours, depending on manufacturer recommendations. Regular servicing includes engine maintenance, oil changes, inspection of safety equipment, battery testing, hull cleaning, and checking electrical and fuel systems.

Look for dealers with positive customer reviews, transparent pricing, knowledgeable staff, manufacturer certifications, warranty support, and after-sales service. A reputable dealer should answer your questions clearly, provide complete documentation, and allow inspections or demonstrations before purchase.

Many boat dealers work with financing partners to offer payment plans for qualified buyers. Financing options vary depending on your location, credit profile, boat value, and lender requirements. Buyers should compare loan terms, interest rates, and repayment options before making a decision.

Most listings are pre-owned saltwater fishing boats sold by Florida boat dealers. You will find center console boats, bay boats, dual consoles, sportfish convertibles, offshore catamarans and the occasional pontoon, from about 18 to 46 feet long. Brands include Boston Whaler, Sea Hunt, Scout, Pathfinder, Blackfin, Hydra-Sports, Cape Horn and Invincible, powered by Yamaha, Mercury and Suzuki outboards or Caterpillar diesels.

Every boat on this page is listed by a boat dealer, not a private owner. The Marine Web does not sell boats itself. We show you the photos, specifications, price and location, and you deal directly with the listing dealer using the Call Us button on each boat’s page.

Current listings range from under $15,000 to just under $800,000. As a rough guide, 18 to 22 foot single-engine center consoles start under $30,000, 24 to 28 foot boats sit mostly between $50,000 and $130,000, and 33 foot and larger multi-engine offshore boats start around $170,000. Budget extra for sales tax, registration, insurance, storage and a survey.  

Yes. An independent marine surveyor checks the hull, deck, wiring, fuel system, steering and safety gear, and writes a report on condition and value. Lenders and insurers often ask for a survey on older or higher-value boats. Add a separate engine survey with compression tests and oil analysis. Choose a surveyor who works for you, not the seller.  

A repowered boat has newer engines fitted to an older hull, for example a 2007 hull with a 2018 outboard. A listing that shows a year range, such as 1988-2024, usually means an older hull that has been rebuilt or refit. Repowered boats can be good value. Ask for the engine purchase invoice, installation records and any remaining engine warranty.

Yes, many out-of-state buyers shop Florida dealers for the wide choice of fishing boats. Arrange a trailer, a professional transporter or a delivery captain to bring the boat home. Florida has a nonresident sales tax exemption with strict rules about how quickly the boat must leave the state, so ask the dealer about it before you sign.

Florida does not issue a boating license, but anyone born on or after January 1, 1988 must carry a Florida Boating Safety Education ID Card to run a boat with a 10 horsepower or larger engine. A photo ID must be carried with the card. You get the card by passing an approved boating safety course, and it never expires. Every boat on this page needs it.  

Call us or use the Contact Us page. We add your boats with full-screen photos, specifications, price and location, plus a Call Us button that sends buyers straight to you. Your listings sit next to our boating resources on marinas, boat loans, insurance and surveyors, where buyers are already researching their purchase.