Choosing a used boat or personal watercraft usually comes down to water type, passenger count, and propulsion style. The four used listings here span very different formats: a compact Jon boat, an aluminum fishing boat, a fishing-ready Yamaha Waverunner, and a large open-bow Cobalt. Listed prices run from $2,500 to $34,500, so the first decision is not just how much to spend-it is how much boat you want to tow, store, and handle.
Quick take
- 2003 Cobalt 240 SD 496 HO Super clean Boat Open Bow Trailer included - the large open-bow choice for group outings.
- 1991 Nordic Crestliner Fishawk ALL WELD Boat with Suzuki 55 hp Motor & Trailer - the aluminum fishing hull with outboard power.
- boat and trailer - the compact calm-water package with included trolling motor and gear.
- Yamaha Waverunner VX Deluxe HO Rivea Racing Garmen W CLR View 110HR W Trailer - the PWC option with fishing extras and electronics.
Listed price comparison
| Product | Listed price | Price bar | Platform |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2003 Cobalt 240 SD 496 HO Super clean Boat Open Bow Trailer included | USD 34,500.00 | Open-bow runabout with trailer | |
| 1991 Nordic Crestliner Fishawk ALL WELD Boat with Suzuki 55 hp Motor & Trailer | USD 4,500.00 | Aluminum fishing boat with outboard and trailer | |
| boat and trailer | USD 2,500.00 | Compact Jon boat with gear and trailer | |
| Yamaha Waverunner VX Deluxe HO Rivea Racing Garmen W CLR View 110HR W Trailer | USD 7,000.00 | Personal watercraft with fishing extras and trailer |
How to match these to your water time
| If you want... | Best match in this set | Why |
|---|---|---|
| Passenger room for a group | Cobalt 240 SD | Large open bow and cockpit space |
| A fishing boat with an aluminum hull | Nordic Crestliner Fishawk | All-weld construction and outboard power |
| A compact setup for calm water | Lowe L1436-L Jon boat | Trolling motor, battery, and fish finder |
| A fishing-friendly personal watercraft | Yamaha Waverunner VX Deluxe HO | Rack, chartplotter/fish finder, and PWC layout |
Product notes
2003 Cobalt 240 SD 496 HO Super clean Boat Open Bow Trailer included
This open bow is the highest-priced listing in the group, and the description ties that price to a 24-foot hull with a Mercury 496 HO engine, single inboard/outboard drive, and a trailer. The listing describes freshwater use, roughly 480 hours, recent servicing, and new bellows, bearings, hoses, impeller, plugs, wires, and coil packs. The open bow seats 12 and includes a built-in table, coolers, and a head. The wrap is described as showing some wear after five years, so the cosmetic finish is not flawless. If you need a serious group boat, this is the one that is built for that scale.
1991 Nordic Crestliner Fishawk ALL WELD Boat with Suzuki 55 hp Motor & Trailer
This Crestliner Fishawk is set up for fishing first. The hull is all-welded aluminum with no rivets, the wood floor and carpet were replaced two years ago, and it comes with a Shorelandr trailer with folding tongue plus a CMC Jack Plate. A 55 hp Suzuki outboard powers it. It is listed as a sport fisherman for fresh water, which points toward river and lake trips. The natural limitation is age: it is a 1991 hull with a modest outboard, so you get a no-frills, functional layout rather than a big-water cruiser. For someone who wants a simple towable fishing boat, this is the most direct match.
boat and trailer
Despite the short title, this is described as a 2008 Lowe L1436-L Jon boat. The package includes a rewired trailer with LED lights, new bearings, seals, rims, tires, and a spare, plus a Newport Vessel 55-lb trolling motor, a new battery, a Garmin fish finder, life preservers, and a paddle. It uses electric power and the listed 3-foot beam makes it a compact platform for ponds, small lakes, and slow rivers. If you want the easiest package to store and tow for short calm-water trips, this is the simplest of the four.
Yamaha Waverunner VX Deluxe HO Rivea Racing Garmen W CLR View 110HR W Trailer
The only personal watercraft in this set is a 2019 Yamaha VX Deluxe HO with fishing-friendly extras: an aluminum gear rack for six poles, a cooler and portable livewell, stainless steel cleats, a fold-down boarding ladder, and a chartplotter/fish finder installed by a dealer. It has 110 hours listed, fresh fluids, a new battery, and a trailer with new hubs, bearings, and lights. The catch is the format: a PWC cannot replace a boat's passenger space or storage capacity. If you want a trailerable, quick-to-launch unit that doubles as a fishing platform, it fills a niche the other three cannot.
Final recommendation by use case
- Choose the Cobalt 240 SD when passenger room and open-bow access matter most.
- Choose the Nordic Crestliner Fishawk for a welded aluminum fishing boat with outboard power.
- Choose the Lowe Jon boat for a compact calm-water package that is ready to go.
- Choose the Yamaha Waverunner VX Deluxe HO for a fishing-ready personal watercraft with electronics.
