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

270 New and Used Bay Boats

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2021

Slidell, Louisiana (United States of America)

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...

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19.0 ft.

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2020

Ponte Vedra, Florida (United States of America)

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...

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20.01 ft.

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2022

Metairie, Louisiana (United States of America)

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 ...

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23.0 ft.

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2023

Apalachicola, Florida (United States of America)

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...

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20.01 ft.

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2021

La Follette, Tennessee (United States of America)

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...

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17.16 ft.

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2024

Apalachicola, Florida (United States of America)

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 ...

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78.74 ft.

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2015

Mexico Beach, Florida (United States of America)

Worldwide Yacht Sales

NEW Garmin electronics Covers included 2015 boat and trailer 2018 Mercury 350 motor with warranty left under 200 hours

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22.01 ft.

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2018

Clover, South Carolina (United States of America)

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...

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16.01 ft.

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2016

Cocoa, Florida (United States of America)

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...

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21.0 ft.

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2014

Jamestown, Kentucky (United States of America)

POP Sells

Key Largo 210 Bay Reef!! 150HP 4-Stroke Mercury with less than 200 hours!! This center console Bay Reef 210 with T-top is ready for your next adventure. Powered by a 150HP Merc...

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23.0 ft.

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2021

Treasure Island, Florida (United States of America)

Worldwide Yacht Sales

This 230 Bay Pro is a boat you will enjoy! It features a 14 degree deadrise and gets you to the fish before they know it!It features a huge casting platform, tons of storage and compartme...

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21.49 ft.

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2021

Port Royal, South Carolina (United States of America)

Brewer Yacht Sales

The first 21 foot bay boat available with a choice of three console options to fit your needs. Standard console with live well and rod storage, XLT console with a 72 qt cooler and room inside f...

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25.0 ft.

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2018

Stuart, Florida (United States of America)

Majesty Yachts USA

2018 Tidewater 2500 Carolina Bay 306 hrs / motor just had full service at 300 hrs Powered by the Mercury 350hp Verado FourStroke w/ Drive-By-Wire Digital Binnacle "Tidewater Black...

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19.0 ft.

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2016

Worcester, Massachusetts (United States of America)

POP Sells

EXCELLENT 2016 RANGER BOATS RP190 BAY MPV BAY BOAT! If you are in the market for a bay boat, look no further than this 2016 Ranger Boats RP190 Bay MPV, priced right at $19,900 ...

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22.01 ft.

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2016

Swansboro, North Carolina (United States of America)

POP Sells

Very Nice 2016 Blue Wave 2200 Pure Bay with Suzuki 175 Engine! Only 91 Hours! A Great Dry Ride For a Bay Boat! Two Huge Livewells and Much More! The 2016 Blue Wave 2200 Pure Ba...

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23.0 ft.

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2022

Punta Gorda, Florida (United States of America)

Pier One Yacht Sales

Lightly used and well equipped, this Key West has just come on the market. The current owner does not have time to use the boat and has decided to sell. It has a 300hp Yamaha ...

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22.01 ft.

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2016

Islamorada, Florida (United States of America)

POP Sells

TIDEWATER 2200 CAROLINA BAY BAY BOAT YAMAHA 150 EZ LOAD TRAILER If you are in the market for a bay boat, look no further than this 2016 Tidewater 2200 Carolina Bay, priced righ...

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21.0 ft.

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2007

Florence, South Carolina (United States of America)

POP Sells

Loaded Polar Fishing Machine. Yamaha 225 4 Stroke, Fwd & Aft Fishing Decks & Much More! Do not miss this loaded freshwater fishing machine! The Polar Bay Series 2110 is...

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23.1 ft.

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2014

Cape May Court House, New Jersey (United States of America)

United Yacht Sales

2014 BlackJack 224 Bay Boat 2014 Blackjack 224 Bay. Anyone that is familiar with BlackJack Boats, knows the quality and ride of these bay boats. The boat has a Yamaha 250 SHO four (4) stroke e...

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24.02 ft.

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2022

Clermont, Florida (United States of America)

POP Sells

HP Suzuki, ONLY 44 HOURS!!! TONS OF UPGRADES!! TRAILER INCLUDED!!! The 2022 Blue Wave Pure Bay 2400 is designed to meet the demands of avid anglers and recreational boaters ali...

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16.99 ft.

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2021

Largo, Florida (United States of America)

POP Sells

Excellent 2021 PIONEER 175 BAY SPORT center console bay boat! This 2021 Pioneer 175 Bay Sport Center Console / Bay Boat comes with a 2021 Yamaha 115 HP 4-stroke outboard engine...

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21.0 ft.

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2024

Marco Island, Florida (United States of America)

SYC Yachts

The New Build TIDEWATER 2110 Bay Max has just arrived. It is a shallow water fisherman's dream. The largest 21ft. bay boat casting deck in the industry provides customers with t...

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23.0 ft.

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2015

Rockport, Texas (United States of America)

POP Sells

Absolutely Gorgeous!!!! Everything about this one looks very clean! Well-equipped with recent services and records. The NauticStar 231 Coastal Bay is a center console boat desi...

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22.01 ft.

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2016

Corpus Christi, Texas (United States of America)

POP Sells

***SALE PENDING*** Great looking, runs great and ready to fish Jack plate, power pole and electronics. The 2016 Blue Wave Pure Bay 2200 is a high-quality bay boat designed to p...

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24.02 ft.

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2019

Crowley, Louisiana (United States of America)

POP Sells

Suzuki 300 hp 4-stroke motor with 4 blade stainless steel prop! McClain tandem trailer! This 24-foot used Blue Wave Pure Bay 2400 is a great bay fishing boat located in Crowley...

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21.0 ft.

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2021

Orange, Texas (United States of America)

POP Sells

WATER READY. MOTOR UNDER FACTORY WARRANTY. SERVICED AND MAINTAINED. Beautiful 2021 Nauticstar 215xts shallow bay. This boat is a one-owner vessel and has a Yamaha 150 4-stroke ...

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19.0 ft.

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2021

Port Aransas, Texas (United States of America)

POP Sells

Well equipped 2021 Xpress H190 Bay and trailer! Ready to fish! If you're looking for a great bay boat that is well equipped without the new boat price, look no further. This 20...

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23.29 ft.

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2014

Dunedin, Florida (United States of America)

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...

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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.

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