Top 10 Boats Under $40,000 in 2027
The Bayliner VR6 Outboard is the best boat under $40,000: a 22 ft 7 in bowrider for up to 10 people, starting at $38,925. The Tahoe T18 ($28,995 with a 90 ELPT FourStroke and trailer) is the best value, and the Sun Tracker Party Barge 20 DLX ($32,995) is the best pontoon.
At a glance
| # | Pick | Price | Best for |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Bayliner VR6 Outboard | Starting at $38,925 | Families who want the most boat under $40,000: a 22 ft 7 in bowrider for up to 10 people |
| 2 | Tahoe T18 | $28,995 with a 90 ELPT FourStroke (2027, boat, motor and trailer, national price) | A low-priced runabout for tubing, skiing and lake days, with a trailer included |
| 3 | Sun Tracker Party Barge 20 DLX | $32,995 with a 60 ELPT FourStroke Command Thrust (2027, national price; trailer optional) | Calm-water cruising and swimming with a big crew |
| 4 | Boston Whaler 160 Super Sport | Starting at $37,095 (2027 suggested retail incl. freight) | A small, easy-to-run Whaler for fishing, cruising and watersports |
| 5 | Stingray 19SC | Starting as low as $30,773 (MSRP $39,453) | A fiberglass deck boat for towing tubers and lounging |
| 6 | Tracker Pro Guide V-175 Combo | $33,995 with a 90 EXLPT FourStroke (2027, boat, motor and trailer, national price) | Fishing in the morning and tubing in the afternoon in an aluminum deep-V |
| 7 | Crestliner 1750 Hawk | Starting at $32,873 | Walleye and bass fishing with the family in an all-welded aluminum hull |
| 8 | Nitro Z17 | $32,995 with a 115 ELPT Pro XS FourStroke (2027, boat, motor and trailer, national price) | Bass fishing from a stable deck with a Lowrance fishfinder standard |
| 9 | Lund 1650 Rebel XL | Starting at $25,633 | A first fishing boat that is easy to launch and trailer, in tiller, SS or sport layouts |
| 10 | Mako Pro Skiff 15 CC | $21,995 with a 40 ELPT FourStroke (2027, boat, motor and trailer, national price) | Shallow bays and creeks on the smallest budget |
Pick by what you want
The ranking
Bayliner VR6 Outboard
The Bayliner VR6 Outboard is a 22 ft 7 in bowrider for up to 10 people, with a 33-gallon tank and up to 200 HP, starting at $38,925. Bayliner says its BeamForward and AftAdvantage design delivers big comfort and value.
Tahoe T18
The 2027 Tahoe T18 is a 9-passenger, 18 ft 5 in runabout with a 20-gallon tank. It comes with a 90hp Mercury ELPT FourStroke and a trailer for $28,995, and is rated for up to 115hp; Tahoe pitches it for pulling tubes, skiers and wakeboarders with an optional ski tow bar.
Sun Tracker Party Barge 20 DLX
The 2027 Sun Tracker Party Barge 20 DLX is 21 ft 11 in with room for up to 10 persons, a 32.1-gallon tank and up to 115 HP, at $32,995 with a 60 ELPT FourStroke Command Thrust. Sun Tracker lists a standard ski tow pylon anchor point.
Boston Whaler 160 Super Sport
The Boston Whaler 160 Super Sport is 16 ft 2 in for up to 6 people, with a 10-inch draft, rated for up to 90 HP. It starts at $37,095 including freight.
Stingray 19SC
The Stingray 19SC is a 19 ft 1 in deck boat for up to 9 people, rated for up to 115 HP, with a 12.5-inch maximum draft (drive up). Stingray lists it starting as low as $30,773 (MSRP $39,453).
Tracker Pro Guide V-175 Combo
The 2027 Tracker Pro Guide V-175 Combo is 17 ft 7 in with a 25.5-gallon tank and up to 150 HP, at $33,995 with a 90 EXLPT FourStroke and trailer. Tracker built it for fishing, tubing, skiing and cruising.
Crestliner 1750 Hawk
The Crestliner 1750 Hawk is a 17 ft 6 in all-welded aluminum fishing boat for up to 6 people, with a 20-gallon tank and up to 115 HP, starting at $32,873. Crestliner offers it with a side console or walk-through windshield and an optional sport package.
Nitro Z17
The 2027 Nitro Z17 is a 17 ft 4 in bass boat with a 24-gallon tank and up to 115 HP, at $32,995 with a 115 ELPT Pro XS FourStroke and trailer. Nitro includes a Lowrance fishfinder and lockable rod lockers for rods up to 7 ft 6 in.
Lund 1650 Rebel XL
The Lund 1650 Rebel XL is a 16 ft 7 in aluminum fishing boat for up to 6 people, with a 19-gallon tank and a 16-gallon front livewell, starting at $25,633. Lund offers it in sport, SS and tiller floorplans.
Mako Pro Skiff 15 CC
The 2027 Mako Pro Skiff 15 CC is a 15 ft 2 in center console skiff for up to 5 persons, with an 8-inch draft and up to 60 HP, at $21,995 with a 40 ELPT FourStroke and trailer. It has an Orion cooler under the helm seat and an aerated baitwell under the front seat.
How we ranked these
Questions people ask
What is the best boat under $40,000?
The Bayliner VR6 Outboard: a 22 ft 7 in bowrider for up to 10 people with up to 200 HP, starting at $38,925.
What is the cheapest boat on this list?
The Mako Pro Skiff 15 CC, at $21,995 with a 40 ELPT FourStroke, boat, motor and trailer.
Can you get a pontoon boat for under $40,000?
Yes. The Sun Tracker Party Barge 20 DLX is $32,995 with a 60 ELPT FourStroke and holds up to 10 persons.
Can you get a Boston Whaler for under $40,000?
The 160 Super Sport starts at $37,095, including freight.
Starting or national price (USD) at a glance
Official sites
- Bayliner VR6 Outboard · bayliner.com
- Tahoe T18 · tahoeboats.com
- Sun Tracker Party Barge 20 DLX · suntrackerboats.com
- Boston Whaler 160 Super Sport · bostonwhaler.com
- Stingray 19SC · stingrayboats.com
- Tracker Pro Guide V-175 Combo · trackerboats.com
- Crestliner 1750 Hawk · crestliner.com
- Nitro Z17 · nitro.com
- Lund 1650 Rebel XL · lundboats.com
- Mako Pro Skiff 15 CC · makoboats.com
Sources
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