

Maybe it’s the deep bow cockpit, a trait that makes occupants feel more secure (and gives parents welcome peace of mind). Four Winns Horizon 180 Four Winns’ Horizon 180 both looks and feels longer than its 18’ LOA would indicate. View Chaparral Boats runabouts for sale on today. It boasts truly usable space that swimmers and watersports enthusiasts will appreciate. Even something as seemingly insignificant as the swim platform shows attention to detail. Those same wings can be locked at an angle to create a reclining chaise. Sunpad wings, both port and starboard, are hinged to reveal dual walk-thrus and storage compartments that don’t require you to find storage for loose filler cushions. The ski locker has a wide opening, key for bigger water toys like wakeboards with high-wrap bindings, and a pneumatic strut to stay open. Less obvious details reveal Chaparral also understands how people use their boats. Helm and passenger seats securely wrap around occupants and offer ventilation to keep your cool.

Led cockpit lighting is paired with blue LED lighting in the cockpit speakers. The cupholders and grab handles spread throughout both bow and main cockpits are stainless steel rather than plastic. The molded fiberglass dash features hand-stitched vinyl and wrapped visor, with digital instrumentation nicely arrayed behind the polished spoke steering wheel. Examples? The 19 SSi OB (starting at $35,195 w/Yamaha 115hp outboard) comes in a choice of six hull side colors. Chaparral 19 SSi OB Like many manufacturers, Chaparral understands that buyers of “affordable” runabouts don’t always want their boat to look that way. View Bayliner runabouts for sale on today.

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Worthy options if you choose to hit the upgrade list? Consider the waterproof, MP3-capable stereo, 6’ Bimini for shade, or should you like a little more power, an upgrade to 90 horsepower. Still, a couple can invite friends out for the day or a young family can enjoy mixing it up between a bow cockpit ideal for two kids, twin captains chairs behind the consoles and an aft-bench that can seat three abroad…or let a solo passenger stretch out and take in some sun. At 16’ 2” in length and with a passenger capacity of 650 pounds, the 160 isn’t the choice for a crowd. You can even choose a choice of four exterior hull colors.
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The windshield is full size and offers welcome protection from the elements. An in-floor ski locker is ready for water toys, and the minimal swim platform includes a telescoping ladder. So, too, are multi-function dash gauges with fuel, speed, tach and voltmeter horn 12-volt outlet trim indicator and tilt steering. A single axle painted trailer is standard. Bayliner 160 Bowrider Starting at $17,399 with a 60hp Mercury FourStroke, the 160 is the lowest-priced model on this list. Match the descriptions with your budget and just maybe find the ideal boat for you. We’ve assembled the most affordable model from each of 10 key industry players. What you deem affordable in that widespread mix likely comes down to how much of a premium you place on layout and passenger capacity, the power you deem necessary to haul those passengers and maybe a few water toys, the list of standard equipment…and perhaps ultimately, how much value you place on a brand’s name and reputation. You also might be just as surprised to learn that as you push that limit to include 18’ and 19’ models the price rises accordingly, with some manufacturer’s entry-level offerings approaching $40,000. You might be pleased to discover there are still new, showroom-fresh boats in the 16’ - 17’ range (with a factory warranty!) that can be had for just over $17,000. The definition of an “affordable” runabout obviously varies according to the buyer. Photo: Bayliner Boats via Union Marine, Bellingham WA.
