Boat Trader

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Boat Trader was launched in 1996 as the online counterpart to the Boat Trader MagazineTM in circulation across the United States. In 2006, the magazine and website joined forces to offer boat dealers and private party sellers a print and online solution for boat sales. By 2010, with increased market demand for online boat listings, the company focused its efforts on the Internet. Today, Boat Trader is America’s largest online boating marketplace for buying and selling boats, engines and personal watercraft. Its consumer audience, that averages 9 million-strong each month, continues to grow and attract boat dealers and private party sellers across the United States to list their boats for sale. Source

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Country United States of America
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Formula 387 CC Fish: A New Look

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By Lenny Rudow Verified
| Boat Trader
Formula startled boaters from coast to coast when they introduced the 387 Center Console Fish and 387 Center Console Sport at the Fort Lauderdale International Boat Show in 2022. They hadn’t offered a fishing boat for many years, nor had they offered a center console day-boat, and in one fell swoop they introduced both at once. The boats were well-received, and two years later they upped the ante with the 457 Center Console Fish and Sport models.
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2000 Sea Ray Sundancer 460

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Owner Highlights reliable performance strong power confident handling responsive performance responsive performance Boat Details 2000 Sea Ray Sundancer 460 Dimensions Length:46ft Length Overall:46ft Miscellaneous Electrical Circuit:none Engine 1 Engine Make:CUMMINS Engine Model:6 CTA Engine Year:2000 Total Power:430hp Engine Hours:1470 Engine Type:inboard Drive Type:other Fuel Type:diesel Engine 2 Engine Make:CUMMINS Engine Model:6 CTA Engine Year:2000 Total Power:430hp Engine Hours:1470...
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Inboard or Outboard? The Boat You’ll Buy Next

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By Peter d'Anjou
| Boat Trader
You’ve made the exciting decision to buy a boat, and have been cruising through the listings for new boats for sale on Boat Trader. You know where you’re going to keep it so you know the general size and draft constraints, and you’ve thought about how you will primarily use the boat — now you’re down to the final details before you buy. What are your preferences for powering the boat, inboard or outboard engines? Will you opt for an inboard, or go the outboard route?
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The Captain’s Guide to Powering an Offshore Center Console

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By Ryan McVinney
| Boat Trader
Seasoned fishing charter captains know that the smartest engine decisions rarely come down to horsepower alone or top-speed bragging rights. The questions experienced operators tend to ask are far more practical: What’s the fuel burn at cruise and wide-open throttle? How much will the engines cost to operate over the next five years? How easy are they to service and maintain? How well do they handle everyday tasks like docking, maneuvering in tight quarters, and running offshore in rough conditions?
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Pathfinder 2800 Hybrid: Expanded Horizons

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By Lenny Rudow Verified
| Boat Trader
Pathfinder is one of the original bay boat builders and up until a few years ago a 26’ was considered big for this genre. But the popularity of larger hybrids that expanded the bay boat mold to include models capable of making offshore jaunts pushed LOA further and further. Thus, for 2026 Pathfinder introduces a new queen of their fleet: the 2800 Hybrid. The Pathfinder 2800 Hybrid is ready for angling adventures from inshore to offshore. Photo via Pathfinder.
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What Are Chartplotters and How Do They Work?

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By STEPHANIE COLESTOCK
| Boat Trader
A chartplotter is a marine navigation device that combines GPS positioning with real-time electronic charts, giving boaters a live view of where they are, where they’re heading, and what hazards lie in their path. Whether you fish inshore flats, race offshore, or cruise coastal waters, a chartplotter is one of the most important pieces of electronics on your boat.
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2026 Grady-White Freedom 235 Review: A Do-It-All Family Fishing Dual Console

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By Ryan McVinney
| Boat Trader
There’s a certain type of boat that quietly dominates the 23-foot category—not because it’s the flashiest, fastest, or cheapest, but because it simply works. The Grady-White Freedom 235 is exactly that kind of boat. Above: A 2026 Grady-White Freedom 235 dual console boat underway on the water. Photo by Grady-White. I’ve spent enough time around Grady-Whites to know what they’re about.
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Fun Behind the Boat: Which Watersport Works for You?

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By Brett Becker
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If you’re new to boating or unfamiliar with the world of watersports, the sheer variety of activities you can enjoy behind a boat might feel overwhelming. While the common denominator is a boat and a rope, the options vary widely. The right activity for you often depends on factors like your age, physical coordination, overall health, and how quickly you recover from bumps and bruises.
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Grady-White Express 340: Lion King

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By Lenny Rudow Verified
| Boat Trader
Step aboard an offshore capable fishing boat and you become a pelagic apex predator. Step aboard the Grady-White Express 340 and you become a pelagic apex predator living the life of a king. On the Grady-White Express 340 you’ll be living large as you hunt down those pelagic predators. Photo via Grady-White Boats.
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Freeman 28: The Bay and Beyond

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By Lenny Rudow Verified
| Boat Trader
Freeman power catamarans are known as serious offshore dwellers, with the ability to run through the open ocean at high speeds, fish hard all day long, then gallop back to the stables in short order. That’s awesome when the yellowfin and wahoo are hitting dozens of miles from the inlet, but if the redfish bite is on fire in the backcountry you’re more or less out of luck. At least, you would have been prior to Freeman launching their 28.
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