New and Used River Boats for Sale
River boats cover a broad spectrum of vessels, from small fishing skiffs to large houseboats. When searching for used river boats for sale, consider the best size and style for the river conditions. Narrow search results by brand, location, or price point to find the best-suited used river boat. ... learn more about River Boats
318 New and Used River Boats
Scout 262 Abaco
$114,000
CONDITION:
Used
LENGTH:
25.98 ft.
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YEAR:
2014
LOCATION:
Kewaunee, Wisconsin (United States of America)
OFFERED BY:
Yachtworks
FRESH WATER - VERY WELL MAINTAINED - READY TO FISH RIGHT NOW This Scout 262 Abaco is a popular walkaround fishing boat with plenty of space for all your gear. Powered by a 350hp Yamaha engine a...
North River Seahawk 21
$62,500
CONDITION:
Used
LENGTH:
21.0 ft.
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YEAR:
2016
LOCATION:
Waldport, Oregon (United States of America)
OFFERED BY:
POP Sells
A 2016 North River Seahawk 21 with Yamaha 9.9 Kicker! Trailer included! This 2016 North River Seahawk 21 is a versatile vessel that comes with a Honda 150 4-stroke engine and a...
North River Fastback
P.O.A.
CONDITION:
New
LENGTH:
25.16 ft.
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YEAR:
2021
LOCATION:
Racine, Wisconsin (United States of America)
OFFERED BY:
Worldwide Yacht Sales
Available Now, Fresh water 2021 North RIver 23 Fastback! Even the fish will want your phone number – thenewNorth River Fastback.The Fastback exudes a progressive look and is ...
Gibbs & Son Dunkirk Little Ship
$93,314 *
CONDITION:
Used
LENGTH:
29.99 ft.
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YEAR:
1930
LOCATION:
CA (United States of America)
OFFERED BY:
Henley Sales and Charter
Of course all Dunkirk Little Ships are unique with their link being their presence and participation in Operation Dynamo when the British navy was boosted by hundreds of small ships which had b...
River Queen 44
$29,950
CONDITION:
Used
LENGTH:
44.0 ft.
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YEAR:
1974
LOCATION:
Texarkana, Texas (United States of America)
OFFERED BY:
POP Sells
RIVER QUEEN 44 HOUSEBOAT LOVINGLY RESTORED TO FULL GLORY GREAT LOOP This 1974 River Queen is a 44' houseboat located in Texarkana, Texas. Manufactured and designed near Lake Mi...
Viking River-canal Cruiser
P.O.A. *
CONDITION:
Used
LENGTH:
ft.
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YEAR:
2000
LOCATION:
Leicestershire (United Kingdom)
OFFERED BY:
David Mawby Boat Sales
Viking, Atlanta, Mayland and Shetland cruisers For sale and wanted, all come with Hulls polished,new antifouling,new mooring ropes,clean fenders,engine oil changed and fully cleaned,also free d...
Custom Boats river boat
$24,262 *
CONDITION:
Used
LENGTH:
18.01 ft.
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YEAR:
1960
LOCATION:
Henley on Thames (United Kingdom)
OFFERED BY:
Henley Sales and Charter
She can best be described as an Eastern European version of a Riva (a fast little motorboat) probably built for the lakes outside Berlin in the former East Germany in the vicinity of Kopernick....
River and Tides River Boat
$17,356 *
CONDITION:
Used
LENGTH:
14.76 ft.
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YEAR:
2008
LOCATION:
Kingston on Thames (United Kingdom)
OFFERED BY:
Henley Sales and Charter
Built by Rivers and Tides in Germany fifteen years ago then finished to my specification by Dennetts here on the Thames and with just two owners from new, Moules Frites is a smart and unique 17...
PBW River Launch
$74,589 *
CONDITION:
Used
LENGTH:
25.0 ft.
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YEAR:
2019
LOCATION:
Henley on Thames (United Kingdom)
OFFERED BY:
Henley Sales and Charter
Blue Duck is the result of several months of collaboration between a discerning client and her chosen boatbuilder, Hamish Patterson of PBW in Hawkshead. The client knew she wanted something bes...
Broom Boats River Boat
$43,484 *
CONDITION:
Used
LENGTH:
23.2 ft.
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YEAR:
1961
LOCATION:
Henley on Thames (United Kingdom)
OFFERED BY:
Henley Sales and Charter
Kyrenia was constructed as Kyrenia of Brundall in 1961 at the venerable yard of Broom boats in Brundall. This particular design was known as the Broom Robb and was a popular family cruiser with...
Frazier River Boat
$87,030 *
CONDITION:
Used
LENGTH:
39.01 ft.
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YEAR:
1936
LOCATION:
THAMES (United Kingdom)
OFFERED BY:
Henley Sales and Charter
How many vessels can witness their original builder coming on board aged over 90 at the helm of a boat built by them decades earlier? Merita is one of these rare birds, built in Falmouth and re...
Vintage Open River Estuary Launch
$87,093 *
CONDITION:
Used
LENGTH:
33.99 ft.
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YEAR:
1894
LOCATION:
Venice (Italy)
OFFERED BY:
Henley Sales and Charter
Lady Betty would originally have been a steam launch, in fact an Admiralty pinnace built as she was in Queen Victoria’s reign. She is of double diagonal teak construction and extremely robust. ...
Bayliner 285 Cruiser
$41,500
CONDITION:
Used
LENGTH:
27.99 ft.
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YEAR:
2005
LOCATION:
Sunny Isles, (United States of America)
OFFERED BY:
FYI Yachts
This is a nice example of a well-kept Bayliner 285 that is ready to cruise today! Contact Peter Kelly to setup your private showing at.
Unknown
$32,337 *
CONDITION:
New
LENGTH:
0.0 ft.
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YEAR:
LOCATION:
The Warren (United States of America)
OFFERED BY:
Ideal Boat
MULE PRO DXT *****Special Offer Warren Display Model Save £3600***** The utility vehicle of choice for many. The MULE Pro-DXT stands at the top of the Kawasaki MULE series...
River Boats 420 open
$4,970 *
CONDITION:
New
LENGTH:
ft.
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YEAR:
2022
LOCATION:
United Kingdom
OFFERED BY:
Acaster Marine
River 420 Open (Boat Only) "River Boats" have been offering high quality boats for Fishing and recreational use since 1995. The award winning modular design focuses on high levels of safety, fu...
Classic Varnished River Launch
$24,262 *
CONDITION:
Used
LENGTH:
20.01 ft.
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YEAR:
LOCATION:
United Kingdom
OFFERED BY:
Wooden Ships Yacht Brokers
Wooden Ships Comments on this Varnished River Launch Built in 1950 by Allday Austin, Guildford as a work vessel for the River Way Conservancy. Major professional refit in last 3 years with ...
River Boats 460XR
$17,412 *
CONDITION:
New
LENGTH:
ft.
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YEAR:
2022
LOCATION:
United Kingdom
OFFERED BY:
Acaster Marine
River 460 XR "River Boats" have been offering high quality boats for Fishing and recreational use since 1995. The award winning modular design focuses on high levels of safety, functionality an...
River Boats 420 XR
$12,436 *
CONDITION:
Used
LENGTH:
ft.
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YEAR:
2021
LOCATION:
United Kingdom
OFFERED BY:
Acaster Marine
River 420XR This is a well equipped version complete with. Sports seats Console A Frame 500 Extreme Bunked Trailer 25 HP EFI Tohatsu (4 Years Warranty) 30 hours only Boat Cover Engine Cover "Ri...
Chumley & Hawke River Class Cruiser
$12,442 *
CONDITION:
Used
LENGTH:
31.0 ft.
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YEAR:
1951
LOCATION:
Norfolk (United Kingdom)
OFFERED BY:
Boatshed
An extremely well presented Clipper River class cruiser that has been professionally rebuilt! The list is as follows: 2016: 20 new ribs with fastenings 300ft of new planking 70ft repl...
Classic Electric River Launch
$5,910 *
CONDITION:
Used
LENGTH:
14.01 ft.
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YEAR:
LOCATION:
Oxfordshire (United Kingdom)
OFFERED BY:
Wooden Ships Yacht Brokers
Wooden Ships Comments on this Electric River Launch Iain Oughtred Grebe rowing boat, professionally built by a retired boat builder in 1996 for his own use but never launched. Purchased by th...
Houseboat River Pod 35
$111,976 *
CONDITION:
Used
LENGTH:
35.01 ft.
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YEAR:
2018
LOCATION:
East Farliegh, Kent (United Kingdom)
OFFERED BY:
Network Yacht Brokers
Remarks : 2018 River Pod for sale in Kent This is a very rare opportunity to buy a River Pod 35 houseboat which, subject to separate negotiations is available with an annual river mooring that h...
Johnson & Jago River Cruiser Canal
$68,368 *
CONDITION:
Used
LENGTH:
27.82 ft.
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YEAR:
1962
LOCATION:
United Kingdom
OFFERED BY:
Private seller
River Crusier Canel Boat Used Mainly on Windermere This is a one owner boat that has been lovely looked after and is only being sold due to bereavement. This is a Hand Crafted BoatBu...
Viking Canal And River Boat
P.O.A. *
CONDITION:
Used
LENGTH:
ft.
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YEAR:
1990
LOCATION:
Leicestershire (United Kingdom)
OFFERED BY:
David Mawby Boat Sales
Wanted modern inland waterways cruisers, must be in original condition, cash waiting for right boats, quick decision made, can collect anywhere in uk. Also boats for sale.Please call.
Cranchi Endurance 30
$98,083 *
CONDITION:
Used
LENGTH:
30.51 ft.
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YEAR:
2012
LOCATION:
Spain
OFFERED BY:
Wind Rose Yacht Brokerage
Information and characteristics Year 2012 Brand Cranchi Model Endurance 30 Class River Cruiser Length 9.3m Gas Diesel Hull material Fiberglass Propulsion 1 Engine brand Volvo P...
Viking 24 HiLine Wide Beam
$73,400 *
CONDITION:
New
LENGTH:
ft.
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YEAR:
2023
LOCATION:
Leicestershire (United Kingdom)
OFFERED BY:
David Mawby Boat Sales
For Sale New Viking 24 Hi-Line, Length 24ft,Beam 8ft, 4 berths, LIFT OUT COCKPIT SIDES FOR EASY ACCESS, cooker, toilet, fridge, shower, hot and cold water system, 12 and 240 volt electrics, WAR...
Viking 24 Wide Beam
$85,842 *
CONDITION:
New
LENGTH:
ft.
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YEAR:
2022
LOCATION:
Leicestershire (United Kingdom)
OFFERED BY:
David Mawby Boat Sales
For Sale NEW VIKING 24 HILINE SUPER DELUXE, (IN STOCK AND AVAILABLE NOW) Length 24ft, Beam 7ft10in, 4 Berths, 30Hp 4 stroke outboard engine, Cruising pack included, Name included, free delivery...
CONDITION:
Used
LENGTH:
ft.
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YEAR:
1995
LOCATION:
Leicestershire (United Kingdom)
OFFERED BY:
David Mawby Boat Sales
For Sale Superb Viking 23 called Juliet India, Length 23ft, Beam 6ft10ins, Built 1995, 4 Berths, cooker, toilet, shower, fridge, hot and cold water system, WARM AIR HEATING, 12 and 240 volts el...
Viking 20 HiLine Spec
$49,761 *
CONDITION:
New
LENGTH:
ft.
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YEAR:
2023
LOCATION:
Leicestershire (United Kingdom)
OFFERED BY:
David Mawby Boat Sales
For Sale NEW VIKING 20 HILINE SPEC, Length 20ft, Beam 7ft4ins, Built 2023, 4 Berths, cooker with 2 ring hob and sink combination, grill and oven, 12 and 240 volts electrics, hot and cold water ...
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ABOUT RIVER BOATS
River boats cover a broad spectrum of vessels, from small fishing skiffs to large houseboats. When searching for used river boats for sale, consider the best size and style for the river conditions. Narrow search results by brand, location, or price point to find the best-suited used river boat.
Main Characteristics of River Boats
River boats come in all shapes and sizes, from the smallest skiffs to large river barges. While the size and flow of the river will impact what kind of boats are most suited to traversing them, what many river boats have in common is their flat or shallow V-hulls. This allows them to navigate shallow river waters with ease. But that doesn't mean that ocean-going boats can't also navigate rivers, and you'll often see sailboats and sport boats on rivers, too.
Whether the boat is being used as a fishing boat, for long-term living aboard, or as a day cruiser will determine what characteristics make it ideal for the role. A houseboat for example, will have ample living space and home comforts, while fishing boats need to be small, lightweight and capable of navigating shallow or marshy areas.
Types of River Boats
Houseboats
River houseboats offer a home on the water and are very specific styles of vessel. They focus on living space and comfort over cruising (they can be either cruising or non-cruising/static styles) and offer couples or families the chance to live self-sufficiently by using features such as solar panels and LPG. They'll usually incorporate several cabins, a full-sized galley, saloon, head, and plenty of deck space. They come in all shapes, sizes, and price points so the market is hugely varied.
Jon Boats
The trusty Jon boat offers excellent river daytripping thanks to its flat bottom and tough hull made from aluminum or fiberglass. Suitable for even shallow rivers and waterways, Jon boats can be well-equipped for fishing expeditions. And thanks to their compact and lightweight properties, they can be launched and trailered easily from river slips.
Bass Boats
Unlike the Jon boat, a bass boat has a modified V-hull that allows it to cut through rougher waters on larger rivers and river mouths/bays. Bass boats are purpose-built for bass fishing (and often duck hunting), and designed to navigate the shallows and reed-laden shores of rivers and inland waters.
Skiffs
Skiffs, too, land in the category of river boats thanks to their small size, flat bottoms, and ability to navigate tight spots and shallow areas. These are best suited to smaller rivers and waterways, and are typically able to carry a couple of passengers for a day of fishing or sightseeing.
Canal Boats/Barges
In Europe, traditional canal boats, narrowboats, and barges ply the rivers. These long, slim boats are designed with hulls that run efficiently at displacement speeds and don't create a large wake that erodes riverbanks. They have cabins, heads, saloons, and galleys, and the outdoor space is usually on the roof.
Best River Boat Brands
With such a broad spectrum of boats on rivers, there is unsurprisingly a broad selection of brands too. When it comes to Jon boats, brands such as Lund, Crestliner, and Tracker are highly regarded in the industry, as are Lowe, Pelican, and Excel. Many of these brands also build quality bass boats, using their fishing expertise in this different sector. Other brands to consider when looking to buy a bass boat include Ranger, Nitro, and Skeeter.
On the opposite end of the size scale, houseboat builders are constructing large liveaboard vessels designed with all the home comforts for long-term river life. Brands such as Gibson Boats, American Houseboat, and Trifecta Houseboats build modern, luxurious houseboats with plenty of amenities. On the other side of the Atlantic, brands such as Collingwood, Aintree Boats, and Braidbar are just some of the canalboat brands creating traditional narrowboats designed for the narrow canals of Europe and the UK.
Why Choose a River Boat?
While any boat can theoretically be a river boat if the river is deep enough for the boat's draft, boats designed specifically for rivers allow for more activities. Small, flat-bottomed fishing boats can navigate even the shallowest waters and readch some of the best fishing grounds, while large houseboats designed for living on rather than cruising, means many more home comforts and self-sustainability.
Why are River Boats Popular?
Inland waterways offer some of the most beautiful cruising grounds there are, as well as good access to fishing and hunting. Whether a boat is designed as a liveaboard, or is a small aluminum or fiberglass fishing boat, they make popular choices for those looking to navigate on the tranquil rivers and canals in comfort and safety.
This article was written by Samantha Wilson in February 2024.