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  • Price Drop 2006 Chaparral 256SSi

    ***SERIOUS INQUIRIES ONLY*** 2006 Chaparral 256 SSi "The Ultimate Advantage" Beautiful 26.5 foot Yacht Certified Chaparral in excellent condition with double-axle Magnum trailer. T... View Details

    $29,200
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  • Contact Collin for more info! (504) 314-92882018 Tahoe 700 TFTandem Axle Trailer***FINANCING AVAILABLE***Trade Ins AcceptedSPECIFICATIONSLength: 21 feetBeam: 8'4"Maximum Number of... View Details

    $27,995
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  • Cobalt 220. Great boat. Seats 12. Bimini top. Trailer and cover included. Around 560 hours.  View Details

    $27,500
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  • At 23-feet, the 234 Funship gives you room for your friends, and your friends' friends, and storage for all they bring along. Wraparound seating in the bow and the main cockpit con... View Details

    $25,900
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  • Stock #482492 Reason for selling is "New Inventory". This Fusion has now been on the market a couple months. Looking for any offers! The Fusion X15 is handcrafted in the USA and... View Details

    $25,875
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  • Four Winns 200 Horizon2023 Loadrite trailer included!!Low hours!!!!Introducing the 2004 Four Winns 200 Horizon, a remarkable runabout that combines style and performance in a compa... View Details

    $25,500
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  • AVAILABLE NOW. A VERY WELL MAINTAINED 2012 STARCRAFT SCX 220 I/O POWERED BY A MERCRUISER 5.0L MPI ENGINE WITH AN ALPHA 1 STERNDRIVE. TANDEM AXLE TRAILMASTER TRAILER W/ BRAKES INCLU... View Details

    $25,495
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  • 2006 TAHOE Q4 Fresh Power, Ready to Play! This 2006 Tahoe Q4 is a head-turner with a brand-new MerCruiser 220 HP engine, delivering smooth, effortless performance on the water. I... View Details

    $25,080
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  • 2000 CHRIS CRAFT 210 BR  This Chris Craft is an outstanding bowrider with performance that will far exceed your expectations. Take one look and you will see that this boat ha... View Details

    $25,000
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  • 2000 HARRIS KAYOT 226 - The Deck Boat That Does It All! If you’re on the hunt for a deck boat that’s ready for anything, your search ends here! This 2000 Harris Kayot... View Details

    $25,000
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  • Stock #482485 Reason for selling is "New Inventory". This Fusion has now been on the market a couple months. Looking for any offers! The Fusion X15 is handcrafted in the USA and... View Details

    $24,975
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  • Up for sale is a 2005 Baja 242 Islander - despite being a couple of decades old, these boats still command certain respect and have an aura that makes them vividly distinct from ev... View Details

    $24,850
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  • (CURRENT OWNER OF 16-YEARS)THIS 2006 SEA RAY 240 SUNDECK OFFERS AN EXCELLENT CONSIDERATION -- PLEASE SEE FULL SPECS FOR COMPLETE LISTING DETAILS. Freshwater / Great Lakes boat sin... View Details

    $24,500
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  • Stock #482489 Reason for selling is "New Inventory". This Fusion has now been on the market a couple months. Looking for any offers! The Fusion X15 is handcrafted in the USA and... View Details

    $24,475
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  • Stock #482488 Reason for selling is "New Inventory". This Fusion has now been on the market a couple months. Looking for any offers! The Fusion X15 is handcrafted in the USA and... View Details

    $24,475
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  • Stock #482487 Reason for selling is "New Inventory". This Fusion has now been on the market a couple months. Looking for any offers! The Fusion X15 is handcrafted in the USA and... View Details

    $24,475
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  • Stock #482486 Reason for selling is "New Inventory". This Fusion has now been on the market a couple months. Looking for any offers! The Fusion X15 is handcrafted in the USA and... View Details

    $24,475
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  • Stock #482484 Reason for selling is "New Inventory". This Fusion has now been on the market a couple months. Looking for any offers! The Fusion X15 is handcrafted in the USA and... View Details

    $24,475
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  • Type: Boats 2005 Cobalt 200HIN: FGR20005F405Engine: Mercruiser 4.3L MPI w/Bravo 3 Outdrive 220HP Inboard/OutboardEngine Horse Power: 220Fuel: Gas View Details

    $21,900
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  • The Four Winns 230 Horizon blends performance, comfort, and smart layout into one versatile bowrider. Built with Cross Stream Architecture, it delivers the interior space and famil... View Details

    $19,500
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  • Fuel Injected EngineDual Stainless Steel PropSnap In CarpetDepth FinderBimini TopBoat CoverTandem Axle TrailerExtended Swim PlatformTableSales Manager DiscountDealer Covering Doc F... View Details

    $18,999
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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.