New and Used Bay Boats for Sale
Bay boats are small, practical, and fun fishing or family boats with flattish bottoms designed for the shallow fishing grounds around bays and inland waters. New and used bay boats are packed with features such as livewells and casting decks. Search for bay boats for sale on Rightboat by using th... learn more about Bay Boats
269 New and Used Bay Boats
Sea Pro Boats 228 Bay
P.O.A.
CONDITION:
New
LENGTH:
23.0 ft.
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YEAR:
2023
LOCATION:
Apalachicola, Florida (United States of America)
OFFERED BY:
Nautical Ventures
Available In Store: Pan Handle Sea Pro 228 Suzuki 200Hp Brand New 228 Sea Pro Bay series in Sea Creature Blue. This one has a Suzuki 200Four Stroke and is well e...
G3 Boats Bay 17
$20,000
CONDITION:
Used
LENGTH:
16.99 ft.
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YEAR:
2022
LOCATION:
Mantua, New Jersey (United States of America)
OFFERED BY:
POP Sells
n G3 BAY 17 ALUMINUM BAY BOAT YAMAHA 50 OUTBOARD INCLUDES TRAILER Located in Mantua New Jersey this 2022 G3 Bay 17 is ideal for fishing trips, exploring waterways, and enjoying...
Blazer 2020 Bay
$52,400
CONDITION:
Used
LENGTH:
20.01 ft.
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YEAR:
2021
LOCATION:
La Follette, Tennessee (United States of America)
OFFERED BY:
POP Sells
Like New 2020 BAY! Low Hours! This Fishing Machine is Loaded and Ready to Hit the Water! This 2021 Blazer 2020 Bay is designed to get into the shallows. When you are ready to g...
Ranger Boats BAY 2310
$54,500
CONDITION:
Used
LENGTH:
23.29 ft.
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YEAR:
2014
LOCATION:
Dunedin, Florida (United States of America)
OFFERED BY:
POP Sells
hp outboard on Jack plate, dual Power Poles, upper and lower helms, trolling motor, aluminum trailer too! This is the ideal boat for serious fishing fun on the water. It's powe...
Edgewater boats 240 Bay
$59,995
CONDITION:
Used
LENGTH:
78.74 ft.
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YEAR:
2015
LOCATION:
Ocala,Florida (United States of America)
OFFERED BY:
Black Label Marine Group
WELCOME TO BLACK LABEL MARINE GROUP!....We are one of the LARGEST New and Pre-Owned Boat dealers in the Southeast and proudly represent SEA FOX, CAYMAS, CROWNLINE, and FINSEEKER.__We have EXTENS...
Sea Pro Boats 228 Bay
$67,800
CONDITION:
Used
LENGTH:
22.01 ft.
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YEAR:
2018
LOCATION:
Clover, South Carolina (United States of America)
OFFERED BY:
POP Sells
Sea Pro 228 DLX bay boat with 225hp Suzuki motor, ready! If you are in the market for a bay boat, look no further than this 2018 Sea Pro 228 Bay, priced right at $67,800 (offer...
Key Largo Boats 168 Bay
$21,250
CONDITION:
Used
LENGTH:
16.01 ft.
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YEAR:
2016
LOCATION:
Cocoa, Florida (United States of America)
OFFERED BY:
POP Sells
HP MERCURY WITH LOW HOURS!!! TRAILER INCLUDED, READY FOR THE WATER!!! This beauty is a 2016 Key Largo 168 Bay boat with low running hours on the 40 horsepower Mercury engine. T...
Kencraft Bay Rider Bay 219
$59,995
CONDITION:
Used
LENGTH:
21.0 ft.
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YEAR:
2021
LOCATION:
Slidell, Louisiana (United States of America)
OFFERED BY:
POP Sells
Bay Rider absolutely loaded, low hours on the 200 HP Yamaha motor! Y'all, this 2021 KenCraft Bay Rider Bay 219 Center Console is almost new, loaded and ready to go! This 21.5 f...
Sea Pro Boats 172 Bay
$36,000
CONDITION:
Used
LENGTH:
16.99 ft.
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YEAR:
2022
LOCATION:
Pembroke Pines, Florida (United States of America)
OFFERED BY:
POP Sells
Clean and Maintained Condition! Low Hours! Minn Kota Trolling! Suzuki Power! Why buy new when you can purchase this 2022 Sea Pro 172 Bay? She is powered by a Suzuki 4-stroke 11...
Custom Bay 16
$28,000
CONDITION:
Used
LENGTH:
16.01 ft.
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YEAR:
2020
LOCATION:
Harlingen, Texas (United States of America)
OFFERED BY:
POP Sells
For sale, 2020 Custom made bay boat, 2019 McClain aluminum trailer and 2021 Suzuki engine. This boat is custom made for the shallow bays If you are looking for a great Bay Boat...
Lowe Bay 20
$30,000
CONDITION:
Used
LENGTH:
20.01 ft.
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YEAR:
2018
LOCATION:
Huntsville, Texas (United States of America)
OFFERED BY:
POP Sells
low hours, Simrad, 24 volt spot lock trolling motor, custom cover, ready for the water If you are in the market for a bay boat, look no further than this 2018 Lowe Bay 20, pric...
Sea Pro Boats 172 Bay
$50,837
CONDITION:
New
LENGTH:
17.16 ft.
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YEAR:
2024
LOCATION:
Apalachicola, Florida (United States of America)
OFFERED BY:
Nautical Ventures
Available In Store: Pan Handle Sea Pro 172 Bay Suzuki 115Hp The Sea Pro bay boat has quickly risen to prominence in the industry thanks to its wide range of sizes and ...
Angler 20 Bay
$17,500
CONDITION:
Used
LENGTH:
20.01 ft.
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YEAR:
2007
LOCATION:
Wesley Chapel, Florida (United States of America)
OFFERED BY:
POP Sells
ANGLER BAY BOAT CENTER CONSOLE LIMITED EDITION! MERCURY OPTIMAX 150HP ENGINE! SUPER LOW HOURS! INCLUDES TRAILER! So you are looking for a center console bay boat to take your f...
Polar 2310 Bay
$43,350
CONDITION:
Used
LENGTH:
23.0 ft.
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YEAR:
2005
LOCATION:
Pottsboro, Texas (United States of America)
OFFERED BY:
POP Sells
Polar center console with Yamaha 225 hp motor, freshwater This 2005 Polar 2310 Bay is in very good condition and ready for the lake or the bay right now. It is a very versatile...
Sea Pro Boats 248 Bay
$98,000
CONDITION:
Used
LENGTH:
24.02 ft.
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YEAR:
2022
LOCATION:
Buford, Georgia (United States of America)
OFFERED BY:
POP Sells
This center console / bay boat is ready to hit the open water! Tons of extras for versatile FUN! Looking for a center console/bay boat for family fun on the water and for fishi...
Yellowfin 24 Bay
$128,000
CONDITION:
Used
LENGTH:
78.74 ft.
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YEAR:
2015
LOCATION:
Mexico Beach, Florida (United States of America)
OFFERED BY:
Worldwide Yacht Sales
NEW Garmin electronics Covers included 2015 boat and trailer 2018 Mercury 350 motor with warranty left under 200 hours
Contender Boats 25 Bay
$149,900
CONDITION:
Used
LENGTH:
25.33 ft.
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YEAR:
2022
LOCATION:
Mobile, Alabama (United States of America)
OFFERED BY:
United Yacht Sales
Contender set the bar exceptionally high with the 25 Bay with its modern vacuum infused, step hull design and excellent tournament level fishing features like massive livewells, iPilot trolling...
Tidewater Boats 2410 BAY MAX
P.O.A.
CONDITION:
New
LENGTH:
22.97 ft.
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YEAR:
2023
LOCATION:
Sarasota, Florida (United States of America)
OFFERED BY:
Nautical Ventures
Customizable Boat:Sarasota The Tidewater 2410 Bay Max has a maximum power rating of 300HP and the capacity to store all the gear you need for the day in its XLT console....
Excel 23 Bay Pro
$70,000
CONDITION:
Used
LENGTH:
23.0 ft.
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YEAR:
2022
LOCATION:
Gulfport, Mississippi (United States of America)
OFFERED BY:
POP Sells
Bay Pro powered by a 250 HP Suzuki motor. Diamond City Trailer! You will have bragging rights to this smooth-running and fast Bay Pro 23.This boat is an elite bay boat platform...
Key West 230 Bay Reef
$72,300
CONDITION:
Used
LENGTH:
23.0 ft.
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YEAR:
2022
LOCATION:
Fernandina Beach, Florida (United States of America)
OFFERED BY:
POP Sells
KEY WEST 230 BAY REEF CENTER CONSOLE WITH VERY LOW HOURS! Key West is known for building quality wood-free boats. If you're in the market for a bay boat you owe it to yourself ...
Key West 216 Bay Reef
$25,900
CONDITION:
Used
LENGTH:
21.0 ft.
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YEAR:
2005
LOCATION:
Port Charlotte, Florida (United States of America)
OFFERED BY:
POP Sells
Good Condition! Well Maintained! Comes with Lots of Extras! 2005 Key West 216 Bay Reef, well maintained and ready to go! This Bay Reef is powered by a 2005 Yamaha 4-stroke 225 ...
Lowe Bay 18
$29,600
CONDITION:
Used
LENGTH:
18.01 ft.
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YEAR:
2022
LOCATION:
Mountain Home, Arkansas (United States of America)
OFFERED BY:
POP Sells
WELL MAINTAINED & IN GREAT SHAPE! TRAILER INCLUDED, READY FOR THE WATER! 115hp 4-stroke motor The 2022 Lowe Bay 18 is a versatile and reliable fishing boat designed for bot...
NauticStar Boats 195 Bay
$38,900
CONDITION:
Used
LENGTH:
19.0 ft.
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YEAR:
2020
LOCATION:
Ponte Vedra, Florida (United States of America)
OFFERED BY:
POP Sells
Very clean 2020 NauticStar 195 Bay ready for her next owner. This is a great boat with a Yamaha 115 four-stroke engine with low hours. Below book value! Ready to go! 2020 Nauti...
Xpress H20 Bay
$38,000
CONDITION:
Used
LENGTH:
20.01 ft.
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YEAR:
2022
LOCATION:
Metairie, Louisiana (United States of America)
OFFERED BY:
POP Sells
H20 Bay Boat powered by a Yamaha 115 HP four-stroke engine with 28.5 hours and a 2022 Back Track trailer! The H20 Bay is a welded aluminum boat that is lightweight and easy to ...
Tidewater Boats 2700 Carolina Bay
$207,270
CONDITION:
New
LENGTH:
27.17 ft.
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YEAR:
2023
LOCATION:
Sarasota, Florida (United States of America)
OFFERED BY:
Nautical Ventures
Available In Store:Sarasota Tidewater 2700 CB Twin Mercury 250Hp This Carolina Bay model is a large, stepped-hull boat with numerous features, designed for high-...
CONDITION:
New
LENGTH:
25.16 ft.
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YEAR:
2023
LOCATION:
Sarasota, Florida (United States of America)
OFFERED BY:
Nautical Ventures
Available in Store:Sarasota The Tidewater 2500 Carolina Bay its powered by Yamaha 250 Hp engines. With a capacity of 12 people, the 2500 Carolina Bay Makes a fantastic f...
Key West 216 Bay Reef
$21,750
CONDITION:
Used
LENGTH:
21.0 ft.
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YEAR:
2003
LOCATION:
Eustis, Florida (United States of America)
OFFERED BY:
POP Sells
Key West 216 Bay Reef with 2003 Evinrude 200 HP Motor and tandem axle trailer. The Key West 216 Bay Reef is designed to be a versatile and functional boat suitable for a variet...
Blue Wave Boats 2200 SL Bay
$47,700
CONDITION:
Used
LENGTH:
22.01 ft.
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YEAR:
2018
LOCATION:
North Palm Beach, Florida (United States of America)
OFFERED BY:
POP Sells
CUSTOM MADE T-TOP AND POLLING PLATFORM 150HP SUZUKI POWER POLE! For sale and located in North Palm Beach, FL is this 2018 Blue Wave 2200 SL Bay boat. If you are in the market f...
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ABOUT BAY BOATS
Bay boats are small, practical, and fun fishing or family boats with flattish bottoms designed for the shallow fishing grounds around bays and inland waters. New and used bay boats are packed with features such as livewells and casting decks. Search for bay boats for sale on Rightboat by using the filters to select age, size, specific features and more.
Main characteristics of bay boats
Bay boats are characterized by their shallow draft and wide, mostly flat bottoms. This allows them to access the shallow waters found in coastal bays, marshes, and estuaries with ease. They differ from other types of small, flat-bottomed fishing boat by their slightly V-shaped hull, which allows them to cross bays in good conditions making them more versatile than bass boats or Jon boats.
Bay boats are often between 18 to 26 feet long and can be made from fiberglass but more commonly from aluminum. They include features such as fore- and aft-casting decks, a center console, livewells, and lots of storage. They also make fun family boats thanks to their space and ease of handling.
Types of bay boat
Center console bay boats
There is a distinct similarity and cross-over between small center console bay boats, bass boats, skiffs, and Jon boats. But the bay boat differs in its versatility, and it’s also more robust and able to tackle heavier bay conditions. Center console models allow for walkaround fishing capabilities and ease of maneuverability.
Aluminum bay boats
Aluminum is a popular construction material for bay boats for several reasons; it’s lightweight and therefore makes boats easy to trailer, it’s inexpensive compared to fiberglass, and if it inevitably gets dented in shallow waters it’s easily repairable. Fiberglass bay boats are also common as their extra weight allows for better handling across the bigger waters in bays.
Hybrid bay boats
The hybrid bay boat can tackle both inshore and offshore fishing, and as such tends to be bigger than the traditional bay boat. In order to withstand choppier seas, these vessels are often 26 to 30 feet long, and while they still have a distinctly shallower draft than normal V-hull offshore fishing and sports boats, the hull is less flat than other bay boats. Hybrid boats tend to be designed with less elevated decking areas, which makes them better for blue water fishing, and they will be equipped with more powerful engines.
Family bay boats
Bay boats are primarily designed for fishing but manufacturers are producing models that focus on other activities too. Those aimed at family days on the water will have an emphasis on more seating, as well as features such as stereos, heads, showers, and watersports accessories such as tow bits.
Best bay boat brands
Many of the industry’s top small fishing boat brands such as Grady-White, Boston Whaler, and Scout offer bay boats whose characteristics, as we’ve seen above, are conducive to shallow water fishing, yet sturdy enough to cross bays. These versatile boats are gaining popularity, and you can find brands who specialize in bay boats that put emphasis on particular activities, whether that’s fishing, family days out, or even watersports.
Ranger are big names in the category, offering pure fishing machines, while Pathfinder is renowned for their speed and high-performance bay boats. Contender, usually known for their offshore deep-V boats, offers models primed for shallow-water fishing, yet equipped with the impressive selection of accessories of their larger boats.
When it comes to aluminum bay boats, Lowe and G3 are big players in the sector with their tough yet affordable models, while brands such as Yellowfin, Sportsman Boats, and Bulls Bay Boats specialize in pocket bay boats as small as 20 feet.
Looking towards the fast-emerging hybrid bay boats and brands such as Caymas, with their twin engines, makes some suitable for offshore as well as shallow-water fishing. Everglades are meatier than your average bay boat, too, offering high performance, while Regulator has more transom deadrise than most bay boats.
Why Choose a Bay Boat?
Bay boats offer a versatility not seen in other shallow draft fishing boats, allowing them to traverse the choppier waters of open bays. They offer full fishing capabilities but are fun family boats too, and the hybrid models allow for more activities such as offshore fishing.
Why are Bay Boats Popular?
Bay boats are popular for their ability to function in many different ways. Different than the highly specialized bass boats, for example, bay boats appeal to fishing enthusiasts, families, and those simply looking to get out on the water in an easy to handle and trailer sturdy boat.
This text was written on the 12th of January 2024 by Samantha Wilson.