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
507 New and Used Bay Boats
Pottsboro, Texas (United States of America)
23.0 ft.
2005
Used
- Stock # 2005 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 n...
$33,500
Buford, Georgia (United States of America)
24.02 ft.
2022
Used
- Stock # 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 th...
$98,000
Long Beach, Missi... (United States of America)
24.02 ft.
2021
Used
- Stock # MinN Kota Trolling Motor, Jack Plate, Trim Tabs, Lowrance HDS 12 This beautiful and barely used 2021 Blue Wave 2400 Pure Bay is located in located in Long ...
$79,000
Corpus Christi, T... (United States of America)
20.01 ft.
2022
Used
- Stock # Great Buy on This 2020 Lowe 20 Bay with Mercury Pro XS 115! Professionally Maintained! Bimini, MotorGuide, Lowrance, Live Well, Bait Well and More! The 202...
$33,000
Dade City, Florida (United States of America)
23.0 ft.
2008
Used
- Stock # 2008 Ranger Bay Boat CC with Lowrance electronics and Rhodan trolling. 2020 trailer included. 2008 Ranger Boats 2300 Bay Center Console Bay Boat located in...
$39,000
Apalachicola, Flo... (United States of America)
20.67 ft.
2024
New
Customizable Boat: Panhandle Sea Pro 210 Bay Suzuki/Mercury/Yamaha The 210 Bay boasts exceptional maneuverability in shallow and close-to-shore waters, makin...
P.O.A.
Florida (United States of America)
25.0 ft.
2021
Used
PRE-OWNED 2021 CONTENDER 25 CENTER CONSOLE BAY BOAT POWERED BY A YAMAHA F300NCA OUTBOARD SALE PRICE $ 144,500 JD297F Boat can be seen at the Port Charlotte...
$144,500
Swansboro, North ... (United States of America)
22.01 ft.
2022
Used
- Stock # 2022 Excel Bay Pro 220 equipped with a 150 Mercury outboard! Ready to hit the water! This amazing fishing boat has a some great features including a front ...
$54,500
Saint Petersburg,... (United States of America)
26.57 ft.
2024
New
A MASTERFUL BLEND OF FAMILY COMFORTS, SANDBAR CONVENIENCES AND FISHING AMENITIES BUILT FOR YOUR BOATING STYLE. The Masters 267 is masterfully crafted to be the ultim...
$206,740
Saint Petersburg,... (United States of America)
22.83 ft.
2020
Used
Whether you're running the flats hunting Redfish, or cruising the intercoastal waterways; our BX series gives you the freedom to head out on the water for adventure. ...
$69,540
Florence, South C... (United States of America)
21.0 ft.
2007
Used
- Stock # Loaded Polar Fishing Machine. Yamaha 225 4 Stroke, Fwd & Aft Fishing Decks & Much More! Do not miss this loaded freshwater fishing machine! The Pol...
$28,000
Fishers, Indiana (United States of America)
19.0 ft.
2022
Used
- Stock # 2022 NAUTICSTAR 195 XTS BAY BOAT, YAMAHA 150 ENGINE, INCLUDES MAGIC TILT TRAILER This NauticStar 195 is a hard-charging boat that gets out of the hole quic...
$41,000
Rancho Mirage, Ca... (United States of America)
14.99 ft.
2021
Used
- Stock # Beutiful electric 2021 Electra Craft in excellent condition, well maintained! So Much Fun !! This one owner, meticulously maintained, 2021 ElectraCraft 15...
$26,750
Broad Run, Virginia (United States of America)
21.0 ft.
2024
Used
- Stock # Low hours, super clean and ready for its next fishing adventure! You have been asking for this 2024 Tidewater 2110 Baymax and it has finally arrived. Very ...
$61,500
Huntington, West ... (United States of America)
20.01 ft.
2020
Used
- Stock # The perfect combination of style and function, this GORGEOUS CC has EVERYTHING you need! Low hours! Comes with TONS of extras! For sale, 2020 Avid 21FSX po...
$34,000
Kingfisher, Oklahoma (United States of America)
24.02 ft.
2016
Used
- Stock # Conquer the Waters in Style: Blazer Bay 2400 - Where Adventure Meets Luxury - Trailer goes with the boat The 2016 Blazer Bay 2400 is a versatile and durabl...
$51,000
Rockport, Texas (United States of America)
22.01 ft.
2020
Used
- Stock # Low-hour, super-clean boat that will get you to your favorite shallow water spot The 2020 Gulf Coast Saber Cat 22 is a remarkable watercraft. Its length i...
$69,995
Riverview, Florida (United States of America)
22.01 ft.
1997
Used
- Stock # 22' Custom Tunnel Hull! 2007 Mercury OptiMax 175 HP Engine! Perfect Flats Fishing Vessel! Tower! Don't miss out on the 1997 Rabco Custom Tunnel Hull! Equip...
$16,000
Alvin, Texas (United States of America)
20.01 ft.
2022
Used
- Stock # Less Than 20 Hours on This 2022 Sea Pro 208 Bay Boat with a Suzuki DF150TX, Two Power Poles, GPS Guided Trolling Motor, T-Top, Lockable Rod Storage! 2022 S...
$61,200
Rockport, Texas (United States of America)
22.01 ft.
2023
Used
- Stock # Only 40 Hours on This 2023 Mowdy 22 Deep-V with Mercury 150 Pro XS 4-Stroke, Minn Kota Terrova, 8' Power Pole, Simrad GO12 XSE and More! The 2023 Mowdy V22...
$71,500
Rockport, Texas (United States of America)
22.01 ft.
2011
Used
- Stock # Looking for skinny water? The NewWater IBIS will get you there. Throw away the waders! This 2011 NewWater Boatworks IBIS is located in Rockport, Texas and ...
$46,500
Palm City, Florida (United States of America)
21.0 ft.
2013
Used
- Stock # NICELY RIGGED AND SPORTY 2013 RENEGADE 21 CENTER CONSOLE BAY AND FLATS BOAT WITH LOW HOURS! Powered by a Mercury 225 Optimax Pro XS 2-stroke engine. Less...
$34,900
Clearwater, Florida (United States of America)
24.51 ft.
2021
Used
Yamaha 300 HP 4-Stroke Outboard Engine w/ 158 Hours Full Factory Yamaha Engine warrangy through 3-13-27 Yamaha Fly-By-Wire Digital Throttle/Shifter Yamaha Digital ...
$115,000
Seattle, WA (United States of America)
98.43 ft.
2008
Used
Cobalt Boat | 30' Cobalt 2008 This Cobalt 303 is a high-quality performance and luxurious sport boat that has been kept under cover in fresh water. Her immac...
$99,000
Hudson, Florida (United States of America)
21.0 ft.
2020
Used
- Stock # 2020 COBIA 21 BAY BOAT! YAMAHA OUTBOARD! CONTINENTAL TRAILER! The 2020 Cobia 21 Bay boat is a versatile and stylish vessel designed for inshore and nearsho...
$34,600
Apalachicola, Flo... (United States of America)
17.16 ft.
2024
New
Available In Store: Panhandle 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 s...
$50,837
Sale pending
Miami Nautique - ... (United States of America)
0.0 ft.
2013
Used
Recently Serviced by us (MN Marine Group), an authorized yamaha dealer. The Yellowfin has new bottom paint, a New Simrad Screen, & a new Jackplate Pump Options: ...
$79,900
Miami, (United States of America)
27.99 ft.
2004
Used
Chris Craft stands as an iconic brand renowned for its timeless design and meticulous craftsmanship. With over 150 years of boat-building heritage, Chris Craft has ...
$79,999
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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.