Shopping for a used boat from a private seller means balancing price, size, power, and condition all at once. These four listings span from a small project hull to a twin-engine cruiser, and they ask different things of the buyer.
Quick take
Listed prices run from $750 to $24,900. The 1976 Lyman is the lowest-priced entry point and a true project. The Baja Caliber 32 is the largest boat here, with twin engines and the highest listed price. The Aquasport 175 Osprey and the Baja 232 sit in between, offering different trade-offs between condition, length, and power.
Listed price comparison
| Product | Listed price | Price bar |
|---|---|---|
| Aquasport 175 Osprey | USD 16,000.00 | |
| Baja Caliber 32 | USD 24,900.00 | |
| 1976 Lyman | USD 750.00 | |
| Baja 232 | USD 18,000.00 |
Decision matrix
- Aquasport 175 Osprey - Choose this if you want a compact single-outboard boat with a fiberglass hull and a Mercury 115 PRO XS, and you want details like new upholstery and hydraulic steering.
- Baja Caliber 32 - Choose this if you want a 32-foot boat with twin Mercury 454 inboard/outboard engines and an included trailer.
- 1976 Lyman - Choose this if you want the lowest listed price and are comfortable with a project that needs TLC.
- Baja 232 - Choose this if you want a performance-style boat with a new 454 big-block engine and fresh upholstery, and you can handle a few noted cosmetic and mechanical fixes.
Product notes
Aquasport 175 Osprey
This 17-foot Aquasport is the only single-outboard boat in the group. It has a fiberglass hull, a Mercury 115 PRO XS engine, and a fuel capacity of 31-40 gallons. The listing includes a float-on trailer, new upholstery, new Seastar hydraulic steering, a full cover, and a complete set of Coast Guard equipment. That makes it a practical, ready-to-use family rig. The main limitation is size: 17 feet is the shortest length here, and the 31-40-gallon fuel tank is modest for longer trips.
Baja Caliber 32
At 32 feet, the Baja Caliber is the largest listing in this comparison. It comes with twin Mercury 454 inboard/outboard engines, a fiberglass hull, an 8-foot beam, and a fuel capacity of 151-200 gallons. An Ace trailer is also part of the listing, as is a note about 600 hours on the boat. If you need space and twin-engine power, this is the clearest choice. The trade-off is scale: a boat this size will be heavier on fuel and maintenance, and it's a different ownership proposition than a 17-footer.
1976 Lyman
This 1976 Lyman is a fiberglass single inboard/outboard with a rebuilt motor. The listing says the rebuilt motor runs great, but also that the boat has been sitting a while and needs TLC. No trailer is included, so you'll need to arrange your own transport. It's the lowest-priced listing of the four, and that price makes it an approachable restoration project. The limitation is exactly that: you're taking on a project rather than a ready-to-launch boat, and you'll need time, space, and probably a trailer to get this hull moving.
Baja 232
The Baja 232 is a fiberglass, gas-powered speed boat with a single Mercury 7.4 inboard/outboard. The seller describes the 454 big-block engine and the upholstery as brand new, along with a freshly rebuilt Bravo sterndrive and a new stereo system. The listed downsides include gel coat chips, a leak around the speedo line, and a trailer brake master cylinder that is not working. If you want a speed-boat profile with a fresh engine, this listing offers that focus, but you should budget for the cosmetic and mechanical items called out in the description.
Final recommendation by use case
If your priority is the lowest cash outlay, the 1976 Lyman is the one. If you want the most boat in terms of length and twin-engine capability, the Baja Caliber 32 is the clear match. If you're looking for a compact, ready-to-use family rig, the Aquasport 175 Osprey fits that need. And if you want a speed-boat with a brand-new big-block engine, the Baja 232 is the listing to focus on. Match your tolerance for projects, your towing situation, and the kind of boating you want to do, and the right private-seller boat becomes much easier to see.
