Cheapest NEW Boats for 2023

Looking at the cheapest new boats you can buy in 2023. If you're shopping for a boat and you want a brand new cheap boat I look at the two cheapest boats that are available in the US in 2023. The cheapest brand new jon boats these days are small plastic boats. The Bass Pro Shops Pond Prowler 8 Fishing Boat is the cheapest new boat that I found - but it is only a one person boat for ponds. I go over some of the features and pros and cons of this small boat. The second cheapest boat is a Sun Dolphin American 12 ft. jon boat and I take a look at that boat in person to review this 2 person 12 foot jon boat features. Both of these are very little boats.

Should you buy a used boat instead? If you are looking for a very cheap and small boat you might also consider a used boat because you can get more boat for your money when buying a used a boat. In this video I also discuss some of my experiences with shopping for and buying used boats.

00:00 Introduction
01:11 Where to buy the cheapest new boats in 2023
01:31 Bass Pro Shops Pond Prowler 8 Fishing Boat
02:57 Sun Dolphin American 12 foot Jon Boat
03:15 Close look at a new Sun Dolphin 2 person American 12' Jon Boat
05:13 My thoughts on the Sun Dolphin American 12 ft Jon Boat
06:05 Other options for a cheap, new, small boat
06:41 The advantages of buying a used boat
07:34 My experiences with buying used boats

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[superiorswaney]

I bought a 18ft StarCraft dual console with a 115hp Johnson for $1, 200. Had it out on the lake all summer with no issues. Buying used it definitely the way to go!

[dr.kennethnoisewater]

I do shrink wrapping and we use a pond prowler for wrapping boats that are still in the water. Picked it up for 50 bucks at a yard sale. It’s super stable letting us stand up and work without much worry.

[charleswatson]

I recently purchased the Sun Dolphin American 12. The American 12 being 110 lbs makes it easier to load in back of my truck. I purchase trolling motor and a used Mercury 3.3 2 stroke. We loved it. We did have to put a floor down. The ribs was hard to walk on.
Bubba from Meridian, MS

[six_texas]

I bought the SD American 12 last spring. I bass fish large lakes here in Texas. Never had a problem with it. I have a 3.3hp Mercury on it and it gets me anywhere i want to go. Glad i bought the boat.

[Noslime]

The pond prowler eight does have two persons max on the tag. And I love it! I can put it in the back of my truck. I don’t need a trailer.

[justdoingitjim]

I bought a 14 foot aluminum V bottom boat, with a real nice trailer, a marine battery, two anchors and two outboards. Neither of the outboards ran, but were in good shape. I sold one and used the proceeds to get the other one fixed. That whole package deal cost me $500 dollars! Both the boat and outboard I kept are 1969 models and the boat has never been painted. The metal is in good shape with no dents or gouges, but I will have to replace the wood seat tops.

[rickydVOL]

I must say the 12ft Sun Dolphin is very nice and perfect for solo or beginners boat. I have one of the exact ones you showed and I put a Erin Rude 6hp 2 cycle and a 55 minkota trolling motor on the front. I clocked myself at 14mph. Down side is will not plane and like mentioned in video it only has the rear compartment drain plug. So if rains you must get to shore fast by unless you have on board hand bilge pump there is no other way to get water out. Speaking from experience. Does fit in back of my truck with tailgate down. It is very stable on water. Way better than a kayak. Also the seats are very low. I sit on a milk crate with small rails under it and slides between the two bench seats just like on the prowler 8ft. Also keep my anchor and ropes inside the milk crate. Before I got my outboard I used my 55 trolling moter on the Tennessee River and it moves pretty good and will get the job done. A DC 29 battery will last 10 hours with a lot of use. Can't afford the poh lithium ones but that would really be the deal. Anyway well worth the money. Also you can see how to install drain p, ugh throughout the boat on YouTube. I didn't. Have fun everyone and stay safe onthe water.

[paulpuglia]

Wayne, you are correct I myself could never afford a new boat I always bought used at least a 8yr. old know more than 10yrs. old because of insurance coverage on out-drives for every year over 10yrs. you insurance coverage is less on your out-drive. My first boat was a 8yr. old 25ft. Sea Ray Sundance had that for 5yrs. then I bought a 8yr. old 27ft. Formula had 5yrs. and got out of boating for 8yrs. Now I'm buying a new 2023 Sea Doo GTX 170 jetski as my retirement gift to myself. I should have it by April hopefully love your videos can't wait for the next one God bless Happy New Year ciao ciao for now bro.

[ronmayo]

Hey Wayne, I have had as many as 4 boats in the last 3 years. Out of the 4, I still have 3 of them. The bass boat is a used 16 foot bought for $800, the crappie boat is 15 foot bought for $600, and a 14 foot semi -v hull aluminum boat bought for $300, were all used. The 14 foot flat bottom Jon boat was bought new for $700 three years ago. Sold the semi -v hull aluminum boat 2 years ago it was too unstable for this overweight old guy. In short there is no reason for not buying used.

[stardust]

I was hoping you would cover the bass Raider. It's a lot bigger than the prowler Pond 8 from bass pro shop. Seats up to two people etc. Great video still and thank you.

[Mega]

i got my 12-foot aluminum with trailer for $200 on marketplace yea it was used and older but its mine i customized it to my liking and it was low cost im just happy to be on the water i also purchased a 14 foot ascend kayak from a coworker with trailer for $100 you can get good running older Johnson and Evinrude motors all day long for $200-$300 i personally run an 1957 Johnson 18 do not feel intimidated or feel like you're getting something less by purchasing a used boat there is nothing wrong with it

[themallard]

Excellent video Wayne. As someone looking in this price category this is super helpful. Also I got a good Laugh out of the "Plastic" Thing

[swlancaster]

Pelican Pontoon 10E Bass Raider. Cannot flip it no matter what. Two persons up to 600 so say 700. All the other gizmos of the BPS but at 10 foot it has plenty of room for two BIG men. 157 pounds and is super easy to load in a truck for one man.

[alanswanson]

I bought that sundolphin used a year ago. $300 with trailer, oars and trolling motor ( the trolling motor stopped working the first time I used it) I put a 6hp mercury 4 stroke on it. It zips along with two people. It's not ment for rough or large open waters but works great in small rivers and channels

[ralphpeed]

New boat prices is why I bought a older 1542 welded Duracraft. Now it is a 78 model but since there was no damage to the hull except a few small dents that were easily hammered back out. A fresh coat of paint and looks just like a new boat. Which it is except for the $4500 to $5000 I saved not buying new.

[billhaar]

I took a load of scrap metal to a nearby scrap dealer. They had a pile of aluminum scrap including boats in it. Most of the boats looked in pretty good shape except the seats were rotted out and of course they hadn’t been handled with care. It was sad to see them in a scrap pile.

[mikedrake]

Wayne, great video! I have never purchased a brand new boat and I probably never will. After having many used boats over the years I have had relatively good luck with them.

[kennethgardner]

If you have a new motor on a good used boat, you have a new boat. At least I should say on an outboard.

[pastofino]

I recently purchased the bass raider 10e. I use it to enter smaller bodies of water.

[dclawnmaintenanceandsnowre]

To be honest there's really nothing wrong with a plastic boat if that's what you can afford I bought mine 20 plus years ago and it's still holding strong