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Used Boats For Sale Under 100000

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45' Blue Water Custom 2015

Carrabelle, United States

36' Custom Tumbleweed/Tony Skidmore 36 Fin Keel Cutter 2000

Lincolnville, United States

31' Camano 2001

St Petersburg, United States

33' Grady-White Express 2005

Amesbury, United States

40' Condor Condor 40 1987

Fort Pierce, United States

36' Union Polaris 1979

Cornish, United States

40' Beneteau Oceanis 40 2009

Saint Lucia

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45' Freedom 45 1992

44' Beneteau 423 2003

39' ShearWater 39 1995

Deale, United States

32' Luhrs 32 Open 2002

Freeport, Bahamas

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Finding a used boat for sale under $100,000 that fits your needs when it comes to number of passengers, horsepower, inside accommodations, and other features on board can be a challenge with so many options available on the market today. There are many types of boats available under $100k like center-consoles , cruising yachts , and fishing boats , but typically your options are going to be slightly older boats if you're looking in the above 40-foot range. Still, there are plenty of opportunities with brands like Sea Ray , Carver , Regal, Bertram , Ocean , Hatteras , Tiara , Boston Whaler , and more. The team at United Yacht Sales has decades of experience helping boaters like you find the right vessel that meets your requirements. Contact one of our yacht brokers today to get started on your search.

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There shouldn't be any problems with the choice of yachts for sale in the USA , but when buying you need to pay attention to such a moment as the distance from key ports, if the vessel is large enough, its delivery can be very difficult or turn out and completely technically impossible. Our company has a large database of both new and used yachts - you can purchase a boat in San Diego or Miami on the Florida coast so that you can use it for organizing water recreation for many years without any problems.

2yachts employs experienced specialists, and at your request, the yacht broker will send detailed photos of the vessel or give a link to photos taken by a professional photographer, as well as agree with a survey and arrange payment for the purchase of the vessel in a convenient way for you, and much more. We organize a professional pre-sale inspection and inspection of yachts, assess their technical condition and draw conclusions about the feasibility of buying - you can completely rely on us in buying or selling yachts in the USA .

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• Length 20.12 m
• Beam 5.18 m
• Draft 1.60 m

• Length 28.04 m
• Beam 6.22 m
• Draft 1.65 m

• Length 11.28 m
• Beam 3.81 m
• Draft 1.17 m

• Length 12.80 m
• Beam 3.96 m
• Draft 0.79 m

• Length 22.56 m
• Beam 10.06 m
• Draft 2.20 m

• Length 25.30 m
• Draft 1.44 m

• Length 13.41 m
• Beam 4.32 m
• Draft 1.52 m

• Length 33.53 m
• Beam 6.35 m
• Draft 1.78 m

• Length 21.95 m
• Beam 5.33 m
• Draft 0.97 m

• Beam 4.47 m
• Draft 1.09 m

• Length 19.51 m
• Beam 4.95 m
• Draft 1.32 m

• Length 21.34 m
• Beam 5.59 m
• Draft 1.35 m

• Length 14.63 m
• Beam 4.62 m
• Draft 1.07 m

• Length 18.59 m
• Beam 5.49 m
• Draft 1.73 m

• Beam 3.20 m

• Length 14.33 m
• Beam 4.57 m
• Draft 1.18 m

• Length 16.76 m
• Beam 4.98 m

• Beam 3.99 m

• Length 11.58 m
• Beam 3.94 m
• Draft 1.58 m

• Draft 1.68 m

• Length 15.24 m
• Draft 1.24 m

• Length 15.85 m
• Beam 4.72 m
• Draft 1.10 m

• Length 16.15 m
• Beam 4.88 m
• Draft 1.22 m

• Length 29.26 m
• Beam 6.86 m
• Draft 1.83 m

• Length 22.86 m
• Beam 5.54 m

• Length 23.16 m
• Beam 5.94 m
• Draft 1.45 m

• Beam 4.55 m
• Draft 1.01 m

• Beam 6.17 m

• Beam 6.55 m

• Beam 3.05 m
• Draft 0.74 m

• Beam 5.08 m
• Draft 2.13 m

• Beam 4.27 m

• Beam 5.28 m

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• Beam 6.58 m
• Draft 1.93 m

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• Beam 9.02 m
• Draft 2.90 m

• Beam 3.89 m

• Length 10.97 m
• Beam 3.51 m
• Draft 1.91 m

• Length 14.02 m
• Beam 4.75 m

• Length 20.73 m
• Beam 5.41 m

• Beam 2.90 m

If you are planning to buy a yacht in the USA , 2yachts can offer you a wide variety of proposals for the sale of pleasure boats. Visitors to our website can filter offers by cost, type of yacht, region of sale and other criteria.

Buying a yacht in the USA

When choosing and processing documents for the purchase / sale of a ship, we advise you to trust our yacht broker, because a specialist, unlike the owner, will not embellish the existing condition of the yacht or hide flaws - the reputation in this matter is more important than the instant benefit.

It should be noted that in the United States, yacht prices are the lowest in the world, and recently they have dropped even more due to the economic downturn. If you are an avid fisherman, a seasoned traveler or a lover of new experiences, buying a yacht in the USA will be your best option to make your dreams come true. A specialist of our company will provide you with the latest and most profitable offers for the sale of yachts, and, if necessary, hold tenders with the seller to get the maximum discount on price. Our yacht brokers will take care of the selection of a vessel that perfectly meets your requirements and identifies even hidden flaws, as well as the preparation of related documents.

There shouldn’t be any problems with choosing yachts for sale in the USA , however, when buying, you need to pay attention to such a distance as the key ports - if the vessel is large enough, its delivery can be very difficult or even technically impossible. Our company has a large database of both new and used yachts - you can buy a ship in San Diego or Miami on the Florida coast so that for many years you can use it for organizing water vacations without any problems.

2yachts employs experienced specialists, and upon your request, the yacht broker will send detailed photos of the vessel or provide a link to the photos taken by a professional photographer, as well as arrange a survey and arrange payment for the purchase of the vessel in a way convenient for you and much more. We organize professional pre-sale inspection and inspection of yachts, assess their technical condition and draw conclusions about the advisability of buying - you can fully rely on us to buy or sell yachts in the USA .

It is known that in the USA, yachts that are considered to be one of the best in the world have been and are being manufactured - the use of modern materials and technologies allows us to produce high-strength hulls that can withstand the most difficult operating conditions. And if you touch on the topic of comfort and equipment, then you will definitely not find offers better than American yachts. And this is taking into account the fact that the cost of yachts in the USA is much more profitable than in European countries or in other regions of the world.

US Yacht Choice

When choosing proposals for the purchase of pleasure boats in the United States, not only their relatively low cost, but also a large selection of design solutions, finishing options and additional equipment bribes. If you are an ardent fan of diving or fishing, you will surely pick out a vessel for your liking in the US yacht market, but if you are primarily attracted to comfort and luxury, you will come across an impressive selection of beautifully decorated and equipped cruisers, if you prefer a relaxing family vacation, then also finding a suitable vessel will not be a problem. Buying and selling yachts in the United States is a well-established business, and you can choose a yacht for purchase in the United States and be completely sure that the vessel will be serviceable and that its purchase is legal.

A large number of yachting enthusiasts and yacht owners are concentrated in the USA, and Americans are in the habit much more often than, for example, Europeans, of updating the fleet of pleasure boats, therefore there are so many offers to sell used ships in this country. It is very simple to buy a yacht in one of the US ports by contacting the yacht brokers of our company - we can offer a guarantee for serviceability, insurance of all risks and support at all stages of the acquisition of ships.

A large number of proposals for the sale of yachts in Miami - the largest metropolis and port in the south-east of the country, having a favorable position on the Atlantic coast. Before buying, you need to determine the type of vessel (sailing, motor yacht, mega-yacht, cruiser, etc.) and your own requirements for its technical capabilities. You also need to decide for what purposes you will use the vessel - in personal or commercial (organization of yacht rental), the design features and other aspects will depend on this.

You can try to buy a yacht from a private person (bypassing the broker), but then the low cost of the yacht can be offset by additional difficulties. Please note that buying a yacht is already accompanied by significant difficulties requiring knowledge of the specifics of the legislation of the state where the vessel is supposed to be purchased.

When choosing a yacht for sale , make sure that it meets your needs as much as possible and somewhere exceeds your expectations. Buying a yacht is a big deal, and it is not often done. If you do not like something in the ship, be sure to inform the yacht broker so that he can fix it. We wish you an unforgettable aesthetic pleasure from buying a yacht!

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Kingfisher 730 Powercat 2024 Review

New zealand specialist power catamaran boat maker, kingfisher, has launched a tough new fishing model called the 730 powercat.

This hardtop half cabin boat is available with an open or enclosed wheelhouse – and with a huge range of fishing features and accessories.

This terrific new sports fishing trailer boat is paired with twin Yamaha 200hp four-stroke outboards to deliver excellent performance.

Kingfisher made its way across the Tasman from New Zealand in 2023, launching at the Sanctuary Cove International Boat show with Queensland dealer, Wynnum Marine.

The first Kingfisher models in Australia were single-engine centre console cats in 4.5m, 5.1m and 5.7m lengths.  

More than 12 months on, the Kingfisher brand is gaining traction as anglers and powered catamaran enthusiasts acknowledge the quality of these innovative craft.

At the 2024 Sanctuary Cove Boat Show , Wynnum Marine presented several larger Kingfisher models – including the brand new, twin-outboard 730 Powercat hardtop.

We spent some time on the water with Kingfisher’s new offshore cat, with the test rig paired with twin Yamaha 200hp extra-longshaft outboard engines.

Price and equipment

The 730 Powercat is now Kingfisher’s biggest trailerable powered catamaran, replacing the 620 series as the trailer boat flagship. 

Larger, wide-beam Kingfisher cats are also available in sizes through to 14m for both recreational and custom commercial boating applications.

Remarkably, Kingfisher also has a full line-up of plate-alloy monohull boats from 4.0m to 10.0m in length – although still no access to those boats in Australia.

The Kingfisher 730 Powercat is available with or without a fully enclosed, lockable wheelhouse.

Our test boat was the open version with the helm station enclosed on three sides, complete with a view-enhancing single-piece front windscreen and sliding cabin side windows.

Package pricing for the Kingfisher 730 Powercat HT starts at $257,539 and includes dual counter-rotating Yamaha 150hp extra-longshaft outboards with digital electronic controls and electric power steering; a Yamaha CL5 engine display; Evolution 3500kg rated custom trailer with electric-hydraulic brakes; dual cranking batteries; dual house batteries; safety gear pack; and boat and trailer registrations.

Inside the boat there is plenty of factory kit as well – too much to list here, but scroll to the bottom of this review to view all of the standard inclusions. 

Our test boat was set-up for display at the 2024 Sanctuary Cove International Boat Show. It was accordingly loaded with cool options, features and accessories.

Electronics gear included Garmin 8416xsv and 8412xsv multi-function displays with Airmar and Garmin through-hull transducers; Garmin GMR Fantom Radar with Motionscope; Garmin 215i VHF radio; Fusion RA210 Stereo with four speakers; and a ROKK wireless phone charger.

Optional fishing features included a transom live bait tank; port-side bait board with tackle drawer and fishing tools; raw water deck wash; starboard-side custom Plaztek tackle station with drawers; Plaztek tool, pole and gaff holders; Kilwell outrigger bases and poles; plumbed sub-floor kill tanks; extra rod holders; transom sink with tap and 50L freshwater tank.

Elsewhere, the test boat was optioned with an upgraded Maxwell drum winch, U-Dek flooring upgrade; metallic hull side paint upgrade; extra cleats; two windshield wipers; additional deck lights; underwater and under-gunnel lighting; electric toilet; custom port-side wheelhouse seating with dinette; transom door; Travel Buddy pie oven; Icey-Tek ice box upgrade (115L and 90L); and more.

With the above extra kit, and paired with larger Yamaha F200 four-stroke outboards, Yamaha’s full Helm Master EX navigation and joystick control system, and an upgraded GFab tri-axle aluminium braked trailer, the driveway package price rises to $376,253.

Hull and engineering

The Kingfisher 730 has a maximum length of 7.3m and an Aussie road-legal towing width of 2.49m.

The bare hull weighs about 2000kg, while the wet towing wet for the heavily optioned test boat is 3500kg when paired with the standard Evolution tandem axle trailer – but rising to about 3600kg on the premium GFab tri-axle braked alloy trailer.

Either way, the Kingfisher 730 is no light weight: you’ll need a Dodge Ram/Chevy Silverado size vehicle to haul this big rig on the highway. 

Below the waterline, the Kingfisher 730 has symmetric shaped sponsons with a very fine bow entry shape.

Inner and outer chine flats run all the way aft to provide lift at speed, stability at rest.

The topsides are tall and there is a pronounced sheer to the deck-line that’s designed to keep spray at bay – and to give the boat a tough-looking stance on the water.

The 730 Powercat is made using 5mm welded plate alloy for the hull and transom, 4mm for the topsides, cabin and self-draining cockpit floor.

Related: Top 10 trailer boats of the 2024 Sanctuary Cove International Boat Show

Design and layout.

Our Kingfisher 730 test boat had an open plan layout so that you can walk right through from the cockpit to the front cabin where there is a full width double berth.

The double berth is 1.83m long x 1.42m wide, and upholstered using a patterned (stain hiding) brown cloth material.

Beneath the berth there are storage lockers, as well as provision for the optional toilet on the starboard side.

Lack of privacy will be an issue when using the toilet, as there is no cabin bulkhead. However, I am pleased that Kingfisher has at least made a toilet available.

To use the toilet, you need to remove the starboard side berth cushion and the centre infill cushion/board.

Surprisingly, given the Kingfisher has something of a working boat vibe, there is carpet lining the cabin ceiling and surrounds – which warms up the interior.

Access to the front anchorwell (and included Maxwell drum winch) is via the exterior cabin sides, rather than through a cabin hatch.

Helm and hardtop

The helm station is nicely setup with a full width dash beneath the one-piece toughened glass windshield which provides an unrestricted view for the skipper.

The helm fascia/instrument panel is not as large as some I have seen recently, but it is big enough to flush-fit a 16-inch display – such as the Garmin 8416xsv optioned to our test boat.

A second Garmin display was bracket-mounted in the centre of the dash, above an optional Travel Buddy pie oven to port and a very handy full width welded grab rail.

The helm dash/fascia panel might be modest in size, but provision is made to comfortably fit Yamaha’s digital binnacle throttle controls, along with a Yamaha Joystick to operate the optional Helm Master EX boat control system.

Sliding side windows channel cooling air into the wheel house when required.

Overhead, beneath the hardtop, there is provision for radio head units, stereo speakers, lighting, dual full-length ceiling handrails and cockpit spreader lights out back.

The hardtop itself is sturdy and rigid. There was no movement or vibration when underway.

The hardtop is also used as a mounting base for the optional Kilwell outriggers, Garmin radar, navigation lights, radio aerials, and a nine-rod rocket launcher rod-rack.

Reconfigurable seating

The Kingfisher comes standard with box-mounted bucket helm chairs, but our test boat was optioned with a Plaztek tackle station behind the starboard side helm chair/storage box, and a clever seat/dinette arrangement for the crew opposite.  

With removable and repositionable backrests, the port side seating layout can be configured as a chaise-style lounge, a two-person dinette with adjustable height table – or as a pair of forward- or aft-facing single seats with backrests.

Both port and starboard side seat boxes allowed for the fitment of the upgraded, split-lid Icey-Tek ice boxes – which slide out into the cockpit.

Fishing cockpit

The large, U-Dek surfaced self-draining cockpit stretches 1.95m aft of the helm seats back to a full height transom wall.

The cockpit is flanked by 2.35m-wide side coamings and a two-tier side-storage pocket setup that extends the length of the cockpit.

The lower side pockets are comfortably above the floor (to provide toe/foot support underneath) and incorporate a horizontal rod storage rack.

Two large, sub-floor kill tanks provide more storage, and/or space to ice-down the day’s catch.

Other features/options included a Plaztek bait board with drawers, starboard-side sink with faucet and freshwater tank, multiple welded rod holders and cup holders, a casting/swim cage out back, elevated transom battery/storage compartments, and a live bait tank built into the centre transom boarding step/walkway.

The bait tank is sufficient in size and shape, but it did have a rigging tube running across the top of it – which may cause bruising/irritation to live baits.

On the water

The Kingfisher 730HT is a fun, fast offshore fishing boat – especially when paired with the twin 200hp Yamaha extra-longshaft outboards.

We clocked a top speed of 43.8 knots with two adults onboard and with full fuel and water.

More significantly perhaps, the Kingfisher is quick offshore – in the sense that the very smooth, cushioned ride and balanced handling allows for a high cruise speed in mild to moderate conditions.

The 730HT is also very solid, stable – and drier than many other cats I have tested in the 6.5-8.0m size range.

Like most cats, the Kingfisher runs best with the engines trimmed out/up to allow air flow into the tunnel to generate lift.

That said, the big cat is responsive to power trim so you can lift or lower the nose easily to suit the sea conditions.

At displacement speeds, the Kingfisher sits solid and secure in the water. However, this model does not have a tunnel “wave-breaker” fairing/pod so there is some tunnel wave slap when slow trolling directly into a headsea.

Overall, the Kingfisher 730 delivers the goods with regard to handling, ride and performance.

I’d happily run this boat to the wide offshore canyon fishing grounds, safe in the knowledge that it’s capable of dealing with the rough stuff and getting me home safely.

Performance

REVS   SPEED FUEL USE        RANGE

1000     4.4kt (8.1km/h)  6.0L/h   306.5nm

1500     5.6kt (10.4km/h) 10.0L/h 234.1nm

2000     6.9kt (12.8km/h) 15.5L/h 186.1nm

2500     10.8kt (20.0km/h)          24.4L/h 185.0nm

3000     16.4kt (30.3km/h)          29.7L/h 178.1nm

3500     21.7kt (40.1km/h)          38.5L/h 235.6nm

4000     26.7kt (49.4km/h)          48.5L/h 230.1nm

4500     31.0kt (57.3km/h)          64.5L/h 200.9nm

5000     35.3kt (65.3km/h)          86.7L/h 170.2nm

5500     38.7kt (71.6km/h)          101.3L/h           159.7nm

5700     43.8kt (81.0km/h)          145.0L/h           126.3nm

Range on 95 per cent of the 440L fuel supply at 3500rpm: 235.6nm

The Kingfisher 730 Hardtop is an excellent powered catamaran, and a superb fishing trailer boat.

It’s not cheap with all the optional gear and equipment fitted, but as tested the Kingfisher is ready to go offshore to do battle with everything from mackerel to marlin.

Would I have one? In a heartbeat.

Kingfisher 730 Specifications

Model: Kingfisher 730 Powercat

Length overall: 7.3m

Beam: 2.49m

Hull weight: 2000kg (approx)

Towing weight: 3500kg (approx)

Hull and transom alloy: 5mm

Topsides alloy: 4mm

Maximum power: 2 x 200hp outboards

Maximum engine weight: 240kg (each engine)

Engine as tested: Twin Yamaha 200hp four-stroke extra-longshaft outboards

Fuel: 2 x 220L

Passengers: 10

Priced from: $257,539 including dual counter-rotating Yamaha 150hp extra-longshaft outboards with digital electronic controls and electric power steering; Yamaha CL5 engine display; an Evolution 3500kg rated custom trailer with electric-hydraulic brakes; dual cranking batteries; dual house batteries; hardtop with one-piece windshield, sliding side windows, rocket launcher rod-rack and electronics box; swivelling bolster helm chairs with footrests; 2 x Icey-Tek 70L ice boxes; cabin berth cushions and infill extensions; carpet lining to cabin; Octigrip deck tread flooring; 4 x drink holders and built-in rod holders; interior lighting; underfloor storage; side storage shelving; anchor locker with electric drum winch and rode; transom swim/casting cage with ladder; boarding platforms; painted hull and cabin top; safety gear pack; boat and trailer registrations.

Price as tested: $376,253. As above but with dual Yamaha 200hp four-stroke outboards; Yamaha’s full Helm Master EX navigation and joystick control system; upgraded GFab custom aluminium tri-axle braked trailer (4500kg ATM); Garmin 8416xsv and 8412xsv multi-function displays with Airmar and Garmin through-hull transducers; Garmin GMR Fantom Radar 24x 50W HD with MotionScope; Garmin 215i VHF radio; Fusion RA210 Stereo with four speakers; ROKK wireless phone charger; transom live bait tank in walk-through; port side bait board with tackle drawer; raw water deck wash; starboard side custom Plaztek tackle station with drawers; Plaztek tool, pole and gaff holders; Kilwell outrigger bases and poles; custom plumbed sub-floor kill tanks; extra rod holders; transom sink with tap and 50L freshwater tank; upgraded Maxwell drum winch, U-Dek flooring upgrade; metallic hull side paint upgrade; extra cleats; two windshield wipers; additional deck lights; underwater and under-gunnel lighting; electric toilet; custom port-side wheelhouse seating with dinette; transom door; Travel Buddy pie oven; Icey-Tek ice box upgrade (115L and 90L).

Supplied by: Wynnum Marine

What we like

• Very soft riding in short, sharp chop
• Superb fishing fit-out
• Great styling, imposing presence

Not so much

• Some tunnel slap at trolling speeds into the waves/wind offshore

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