Convertible boats for sale

What are convertible boats?

Convertible boats are larger size vessels generally used for boating pursuits such as overnight cruising, day cruising and saltwater fishing. These types of vessels can span in size from 28 feet to 82 feet with an average length of 46 feet. These boats are built by a wide variety of boat makers with hull types including modified vee, deep vee, semi-displacement, planing and other designs. Boat Trader currently has 946 convertible boats for sale, including 100 new vessels and 846 used boats listed by both individuals and professional dealers across the country.

What are the best convertible boats?

Some of the most notorious manufacturers of convertible boats presently include: Viking, Hatteras, Silverton, Ocean Yachts and Bertram. These builders construct convertible boats models with inboard, inboard/outboard, outboard, outboard-4S and other propulsion systems, available in diesel, gas and other fuel systems.

What are the most affordable convertible boats?

Convertible boats for sale on Boat Trader are available for a swath of prices from a sensible $13,629 on the moderate end all the way up to $6,944,244 for the higher-end boats. Models with more power can take motors up to a whopping 5,320 horsepower, while shorter, more affordable utility models may have as modest as 286 horsepower engines on them (although the average motor size is 1,400 HP).

Why are convertible boats popular?

Convertible boats are popular for their bigger draft and exceptionally wide beam, characteristics that make these boats an excellent choice for overnight cruising, day cruising and saltwater fishing.