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“Yes, it’s the full keel with attached rudder and attendant advantages (stable tracking, safety in grounding and collisions with underwater objects) that recommend the design for cruising.” The Long Journey BoatĬruising World lists the Cape Dory 30 as one of its best sailboats under $50k, and there are a few reasons for that. Scarab, the manufacturer, calls this model “fast, affordable, and exhilarating” … need we say more? 6. Most boats this inexpensive have an outboard slung on a transom and a minuscule swim platform off to one side.” That means it has plenty of pulling oomph, and unlike most boats of this size, it also has a full-beam integrated swim platform. “The Scarab 165 is a jet-driven towing machine powered by a 150-hp Rotax 4-TEC engine. BoatUS favors the Scarab 165, and you can find 2016 models in the area for less than $20k. If you love waterskiing, kneeboarding, or the like, you need a tower. Or, if you’d like to spend a little less, you can find a nice, late-model Lund Tiller for a great price (under $5k).


If you can’t find an F16, you’re likely to find an Element E16 or 160 Bowrider in the Fox Valley for under $20k. As Bayliner says, “Our new Element F16 is a 16-foot center console that blends affordability, versatility and fishability like few boats you’ll find.” Rudow’s Fish Talk says you’ll love the features you get for the money, including, “standard forward and aft casting decks, vertical racks for six rods in the console, a leaning post, a swim ladder, a stainless-steel steering wheel, trolling motor pre-wiring, and a built-in 18 gallon fuel tank.” Several boat blogs list the Bayliner Element F16 as one of the best center-console fishing boats under $20,000. Supercharged, intercooled 1503 XHO Rotax 4-TEC engine provides reliable ultra-high performance in fresh or salt water, increased torque at low RPM, optimized power at all RPM levels and throttle positions.” 4. Read more about a local 2013 model on Ecklund Motorsports of Appleton’s website, including this note on the engine, “1,494 cc four-stroke, Rotax with four valves per cylinder. You can score two mid-2000s models for under $20k, and you and your adrenaline-seeking sweetheart can hit speeds up to 65 mph. Okay, we’re not exactly talking boats, but Boating Magazine loves the Sea-Doo RXP-X 260 for thrill seekers. You can score a 2019 model in our region for around the $20,000 mark. Aft boarding platform with fold-down ladder.

