FISHING AND CRUISING BOATS

We appraise all types of privately owned watercraft, including fishing boats, recreational boats, jet skis, yachts, and houseboats.

Florida is home to approximately 1.2 million privately owned fishing and cruising boats. About 95% are under 26 feet in length, while the remaining 5% are larger vessels.

Typical value ranges include:

• Fishing Boats

  • Small boats: $5,000 - $25,000
  • Mid-size boats: $15,000 - $50,000
  • Recent, well-equipped offshore models: $75,000 - $200,000

• Pontoon Boats

  • Standard models: $10,000 - $30,000
  • Luxury models: up to $100,000

• Runabout Recreational Boats

  • Entry-level and older models: $5,000
  • Average market value: around $50,000
  • Recent high-end models: up to $200,000

• Jet Skis

  • Typically valued between $2,000 and $10,000

• Yachts

  • Most used yachts are listed between $300,000 and $1,000,000
  • Common values for 40-60 foot yachts range from $400,000 to $800,000

• Houseboats

  • Older and smaller models: under $50,000
  • Mid-size, better-equipped models: $100,000 - $200,000
  • Large luxury houseboats: $500,000 and above

Each appraisal considers condition, age, equipment, brand, and current market demand to determine an accurate value for resale, insurance, estate, or tax purposes. Contact us.