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  • 2025 Cruisers Yachts 38 GLS Outboard Step aboard the 2025 Cruisers Yachts 38 GLS Outboard, where luxury meets adventure on the open water. This stunning vessel is designed for thos... View Details

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  • 2025 Bayliner Element E18 Experience the ultimate aquatic adventure with the stunning 2025 Bayliner Element E18. This luxury vessel combines exceptional performance with exquisite... View Details

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  • The largest model in our bowrider family, the VR6 is also all about space and unparalleled roominess. It combines Bayliner category-leading BeamForward design and our signature Aft... View Details

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  • Introducing the VR4, the latest addition to our highly acclaimed VR Series of bowriders. Designed for ease of towing, launching, and storage, this boat guarantees you an exhilarati... View Details

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  • The phenomenal 2025 Bayliner M17, a remarkable vessel that promises to elevate your boating escapades to new heights. This stunning boat is meticulously designed to offer a dynamic... View Details

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  • A larger version of our new VR5, the VR6 is also all about space and unparalleled roominess. It combines Bayliner’s category-leading BeamForward™ design and new AftAdvantage™ conce... View Details

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  • Introducing the stunning and highly versatile 2025 Bayliner M15! Crafted to perfection, this compact bowrider boat is perfect for both beginners and experienced boaters alike. With... View Details

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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 runabouts—each suited to slightly different activities and crew sizes.

Most runabout boats cruise around 30–50 mph (≈48–80 km/h), 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.