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#Best runabout boat upgrade
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.
#Best runabout boat full size
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.
