What is a Walkaround?

Walkarounds have become to be known as the fisherman and the family’s best friend. Many brands have their own version of the walkaround, but the general style is a mix between the standard center console and the popular cuddy model. This means that the fisherman can fish from any angle off of the boat and the family can enjoy the comforts of an interior cabin space for resting throughout the day or even for a weekend excursion.

Common for the walkaround boats are gunwale rod storage, fold out transom seating, and/or under transom seat storage, rod holders situated on both the port and starboard sides, and dive doors. Depending on the model you choose, the walkaround may be catered more to leisure or family through packaging and other features.

Not Just Fishing

The beauty of a walkaround style boat is that it can be anything that the owner wants it to be. The walkaround is noted as the ultimate multipurpose vessel as it accommodates not only overnight excursions, but several water sports activities and even entertaining while onboard. Powerful outboard engines ranging from single all the way up to quad motors (typically Yamaha or Mercury outboards) give the boat the power not to just cruise along the water, but allows for skiing, tubing, and several other watersports.

Many models also have the option of a summer kitchen as opposed to the standard bait prep area, though some may have built in angler features. This, combined with the fold out seats throughout the deck for most models, means that the fisherman can have a clear deck when needed, but also that passengers can sit comfortably without the need for bulky furnishings throughout the boat. Other options for walkaround features include table inserts that are easily removed when fishing and multiple fish box options within the deck to maintain the optimal fishability of the vessel.

Popular Walkaround Brands

If the walkaround vessels sound like the type of boat you need, you will be pleased to know that there are several models to choose from. They include:

• Quicksilver
• Beneteau
• Bord a Bord
• Boston Whaler
• Campion
• Cancelli
• Capelli
• Century Boats
• Delapsqua
• Janneau
• Quer
• Robalo
• Salpa
• Selva Marine
• Sessa Marine
• Stabicraft
• Wellcraft

New 2018 30’ walkaround boats for sale can sell for as much as $200,000+. However, older walkaround models are generally offered for substantially less with models going for as low as $15,000 to $20,000. The brand, LOA, packaging, and features as well as the outboard motor will greatly influence the cost of your walkaround boat.

Find Your Perfect Walkaround Vessel with Us Today

Whether you are a sole fisherman who wishes to have the space to entertain passengers, or a family man/woman who requires a boat which can be used for both angler purposes and for quality family time, you can find your next boat on Vessel Vendor. Vessel Vendor specializes in pre-owned vessels, carrying the top walkaround boats on the market. To find the right model or brand, or if you want to see which walkaround boat is perfect for your location, please see our boat review, manufacturer summary, or location pages.

Do you have a Walkaround boat for sale? Our sellers enjoy the easiest self-posting platform available, as well as the cheapest seller fees when compared to any other site in the area. Because of the ease of use, our selection of boats grows daily, giving buyers on Vessel Vendor the chance to browse an always updated inventory of available boats, including several walkaround boats for sale.

Should you have any questions about walkaround boats for sale, wish to purchase a walkaround boat, list your vessel, or if you have any questions regarding Vessel Vendor, please visit Vessel Vendor and fill out the appropriate online form. We take great care to offer our buyers the opportunity to purchase any boat their heart desires. We look forward to helping you and welcome to the Vessel Vendor family.

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