Most boat projects cost between $5,000 and $500,000 per boat, with a typical price near $30,000. Prices vary by state and city, so the range below is a planning guide rather than a quote.
Typical boat cost
$5,000 – $500,000
per boat · typical $30,000
A general planning range, not a quotation.
Boat cost breakdown
- Used fishing boat$5,000 – $30,000typical $15,000
- New runabout (18-24 ft)$30,000 – $80,000typical $50,000
- Luxury yacht (40+ ft)$200,000 – $500,000typical $350,000
What Boat Prices costs
Prices vary widely by type, size, and condition. Used fishing boats start around $5k, luxury yachts exceed $500k. Ongoing costs like insurance, storage, and fuel add up.
Costs by state
- Alabama
- Alaska
- Alberta
- Arizona
- Arkansas
- British Columbia
- California
- Colorado
- Connecticut
- Delaware
- District of Columbia
- Florida
- Georgia
- Hawaii
- Idaho
- Illinois
- Indiana
- Iowa
- Kansas
- Kentucky
- Louisiana
- Maine
- Manitoba
- Maryland
- Massachusetts
- Michigan
- Minnesota
- Mississippi
- Missouri
- Montana
- Nebraska
- Nevada
- New Brunswick
- New Hampshire
- New Jersey
- New Mexico
- New York
- Newfoundland and Labrador
- North Carolina
- North Dakota
- Northwest Territories
- Nova Scotia
- Nunavut
- Ohio
- Oklahoma
- Ontario
- Oregon
- Pennsylvania
- Prince Edward Island
- Quebec
- Rhode Island
- Saskatchewan
- South Carolina
- South Dakota
- Tennessee
- Texas
- Utah
- Vermont
- Virginia
- Washington
- West Virginia
- Wisconsin
- Wyoming
- Yukon
Frequently asked questions
How much does a boat cost?
A new mid-size boat runs $30k–$80k; used boats can be $5k–$50k. Yachts start around $200k and can exceed $1 million.
What affects boat pricing?
Type (fishing, pontoon, yacht), size, engine, brand, age, and condition. Custom features and electronics increase price.
How can I save money on a boat?
Buy used, consider a smaller engine, purchase off-season, and negotiate. Also budget for maintenance and storage—often 10% of purchase price yearly.