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  • This boat is currently available for sale at Buxton Marine in Lewisville, Texas . Contact us today for more details or to schedule a showing! At Buxton Marine, we believe the ri... View Details

    $199,999
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  • 2026 Super Air Nautique GS22 ZZ5 355HP - 5.3L Direct Injection Bimini - Tower Mounted Tri-Fold with Surf Pockets Nautique Awareness Camera Nautique Strapless Board Racks Towe... View Details

    $199,900
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  • This boat is currently available for sale at Buxton Marine in Lewisville, Texas . Contact us today for more details or to schedule a showing!  At Buxton Marine, we believe... View Details

    $179,900
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  • This boat is currently available for sale at Buxton Marine in Lewisville, Texas . Contact us today for more details or to schedule a showing!  At Buxton Marine, we believe... View Details

    $179,900
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  • 2022 Super Air Nautique G21  ZZ6 450HP - 6.2L Direct Injection Bimini - Tower Mounted Tri-Fold with Surf Pockets Extended Sun Shade - Aft Extended Sun Shade - Forward F... View Details

    $179,900
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  • Contact us to find out ALL available savings! Act fast on this limited-time offer! Free Winterization, Shrink Wrap & Outside Storage Offer Terms:Offer valid with the purchase o... View Details

    $176,855
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  • Contact us to find out ALL available savings! Act fast on this limited-time offer! Free Winterization, Shrink Wrap & Outside Storage Offer Terms:Offer valid with the purchase o... View Details

    $172,792
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  • Price Drop 2021 Nautique Super Air Nautique G23

    2021 Super Air Nautique G23 ZZ6 450HP - 6.2L Direct Injection Bimini for Standard Tower with Surf Pockets Nautique Strapless Board Racks Tower Prep Kit JL Audio M Series Studi... View Details

    $169,900
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  • 2024 Super Air Nautique G21 ZZ6 450HP – 6.2L Direct Injection Bimini – Tower Mounted Tri-Fold with Surf Pockets Extended Sun Shade – Aft Extended Sun Shade – Forward Flight C... View Details

    $169,900
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  • Contact us to find out ALL available savings! Free Winterization, Shrink Wrap & Outside Storage Offer Terms:Offer valid with the purchase of an eligible new or pre-owned boat f... View Details

    $168,611
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  • 2020 Super Air Nautique G23 ZZ6 450HP - 6.2L Direct Injection Enhanced Courtesy Lighting Package Bimini for Standard Tower with Surf Pockets Nautique Strapless Board Racks To... View Details

    $139,900
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  • This boat is currently available for sale at Buxton Marine in Lewisville, Texas . Contact us today for more details or to schedule a showing!  At Buxton Marine, we believe... View Details

    $138,000
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  • 2018 Super Air Nautique G23 H6 Direct Injection 6.2L Team Enhanced Courtesy Lighting Package Bimini - Tower Mounted with Surf Pockets Tower Spkrs Prep Kit JL M Series Elite (... View Details

    $124,900
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  • Price Drop 2021 Malibu Wakesetter 23 LSV

    2021 Malibu Wakesetter 23 LSV — VERY LOW HOURS Meticulously maintained, in phenomenal condition, and equipped with the highly desirable stern thruster, this 2021 Malibu Wakesetter... View Details

    $105,900
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  • Price Drop 2016 Nautique Super Air Nautique G23

    This boat is currently available for sale at Buxton Marine in Lewisville, Texas . Contact us today for more details or to schedule a showing! At Buxton Marine, we believe the ri... View Details

    $104,900
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  • This boat is currently available for sale at Buxton Marine in Lewisville, Texas . Contact us today for more details or to schedule a showing! At Buxton Marine, we believe the ri... View Details

    $99,999
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  • The 2022 Sea Ray 250 SDX is the perfect blend of luxury, performance, and versatility. Whether you’re looking for a high-performance boat for watersports or a comfortable vessel fo... View Details

    $99,995
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  • 2006 Formula 353 FASTech  Well-maintained freshwater performance in great condition. Custom Sea Dek throughout cockpit and swimplatform, upgraded professionally installed ste... View Details

    $99,900
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  • Following in the time-honored Cobalt tradition of functional luxury, the 302 will demonstrate immediately all the reasons why Cobalt insistence on little things done especially wel... View Details

    $99,900
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  • 2018 Super Air Nautique GS22 ZR4 MPI 6.0L Enhanced Courtesy Lighting Package Bimini - Tower Mounted with Surf Pockets Nautique Awareness Camera Tower Spkrs Prep Kit JL M Seri... View Details

    $89,900
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Runabout Boats on Boatcrazy

Runabouts are versatile, family-friendly powerboats perfect for cruising, watersports, fishing, or just enjoying a day on the water. Compact yet powerful, runabouts typically range from 16 to 24 feet and feature open seating, a small windshield, and an outboard or sterndrive engine. Their lightweight design makes them easy to tow, launch, and store — ideal for first-time boaters or anyone looking for low-maintenance fun.

Runabouts are a favorite for lakes, bays, and inland waterways, offering a great balance of comfort, speed, and affordability. Whether you're tubing with the kids, exploring a quiet cove, or pulling up to the dockside restaurant, these boats deliver reliable performance with a simple, user-friendly layout.

Explore our full inventory of new and used runabouts from top brands. From sport-oriented bowriders to classic stern-drive cruisers, find the perfect setup for your next adventure on the water.

Runabout Boats manufacturers on Boatcrazy

When looking to buy a fun and versatile Runabout boat, consider these leading Runabout Manufacturers

Sea Ray, Chaparral, Cobalt, Bayliner, Four Winns, Glastron, Formula, Princecraft.

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Runabout Boats Frequently Asked Questions

What is a runabout boat?

A runabout boat is a small motorboat—typically 16–35 ft long—designed for short trips, watersports, cruising, or fishing. They usually carry 4-8 people and are trailer-friendly and low-maintenance.

Common runabout types include bowriders, cuddy cabins, center consoles, walk-arounds, deck boats, jet boats and high-performance sport performance runabouts—each suited to slightly different activities and crew sizes.

Most runabout boats cruise around 30-50 mph, while performance models can exceed 60 mph, depending on engine type, hull design, and length.

Runabouts are great for day cruising, watersports, casual fishing, tending larger yachts, or just enjoying lake and coastal outings. They offer unmatched versatility for recreational boating.

Prices range from around $5,700 for basic used models up to $600,000+ for high-end new builds. Most new runabouts average under $200,000, depending on brand and specifications.

Pros: easy to tow, low-maintenance, multipurpose for fun. Cons: limited passenger capacity, minimal range, few or no overnight amenities, and less suited to rough offshore conditions.