When you go to buy a boat the first question which comes to you mind can be, how much does fishing boat cost? Well it all depends. You can get a small boat with no outboard motor for just few hundred bucks, or a top of the line sport fisher model equipped for the deep seas for over $100K.

If you are planning to buy a new fishing boat, prices will depend upon the type and size of boat you are buying. A 2006 TRACKER Pro Crappie 175 (25 EL Four Stroke EFI Motor and Trailer) can cost up to $11,500, this boat is good for bass fishing as well, and it sits low in the water. The 2006 TRACKER Avalanche 18 DC with 115HP, dual consoles, and is a higher performance bass boat can go up to $23K. A 2006 TRACKER Tournament V-18 with a 90hp motor and trailer can between $19-20K, which has a deep V hull and lay like a traditional bass boat.

It also has a fore and aft seating platform and single console. If you are looking for cheaper boats of course you can find one. Fishing boat, like the GRIZZLY 1754 CC All-Welded Jon - may cost you $5800. This model has a mod V hull made from Heavy Gauge 5052 Marine Aluminum Alloy, and comes with 2 storage compartments, and there are handles which can lift the boat. It has got two movable, fold-down fishing seats, and the flooring is done with aluminum. Since it is an all weld design that means no leaks or gaps. There are some fishing boats with no motors, like the Topper 1032. You can buy them just $500, it’s a very nice little fishing boat and has a flat bottom hull design keeping in mind the ease of use in shallow water, The interior includes 2 bench seats, unpadded, that means you have to so bring your own cushions. It is 10 feet long and can weigh 80 lbs, can hold up to two people with a total weight of 314lbs.

If you looking for boat which has lots of features and your budget is lot allowing you buy that one, then may you can go for used boats. That way you save money and get a boat of your choice. A large listing of used boats in US can be found on www.boat-world.com

They categorize their boats based on angler fishing, bay boat, center console, convertible, flats boat, hardtop, off shore, pilot house, t-top, bass boat, cuddy cabin, fly bridge, jon boat, sports fisher.

You can get a used 2005 Quintrex 140 Wide Body Dory for just $2500 (14 foot boat, aluminum hull, made for sea water). Or a nice 2004 Sea Pro 180 Center Console for $16K, 115hp Yamaha motor, Garmin chartplotter and sounder, fiberglass hull. A 2006 Angler 204FX LE, brand new, with a 150hp motor, 20 foot length, can be taken for just $24K.

Also EBay lists fishing boats of different types - bass fishing boats, inshore saltwater, offshore saltwater and other freshwater boats.