Used Open Boats for sale

What is an open boat?

The characteristics of an open boat

open boats are boats that have an open deck without a cabin . They are manoeuvred with a steering console or a tiller. They are generally small motor boats , easily transportable and towable.

open boats are perfect for coastal cruises , for fishing or for water sports. Because open boats have no superstructure it is very easy to move around them. RIBs are often preferred as the first boat purchase, but open boats can also be perfect for beginners . In particular, from a safety point of view, open boats offer a good freeboard height. Navigation is therefore more comfortable too. For sea trips with young children, this is a good point. Open boats have different hull designs, from very classic to very sporty and colourful.

Open boats are Dayboats which benefit from many advantages:

• Open deck plan for easy movement
• A relatively comfortable living space
• Sunbathing possible at the front
• Added options for fishing or water sports

Find the open boat that fits your image from our many small motor boats.

What are the different types of open boats?

Among our open boats, we have barques which are small fishing boats that can be flat-bottomed. Open hulls are also in this category of motor boats and the Flyer range from Beneteau has a perfect version of these open hull models, the Flyer 6.6 Spacedeck .

Runabouts are boats mainly used for water skiing. Offshore boats are very powerful motor boats. Dinghies are small boats without a bridge. Bowriders are open boats with the windshield in the middle and seats or sun loungers at the front of the boat. The Sessa or Sea Ray brands are well-known for bowrider models.

And finally there are pontoon boats, which are open boats equipped with 2 cylindrical floats connected by a wooden floor.

If you are a fan of small motorboats without a cabin, you have come to the right place! If you are under the spell of the sea, browse our boat ads to find your future used open boat. Band of Boats guides you in the choice of your model according to your budget, your use and the boat size you want. Buy an open boat and make the most of all the pleasures the sea has to offer.

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