Boats for Sale in Sebastian

Home of Pelican Island

Sebastian Island’s sign to their city reads “Welcome to Sebastian Home of Pelican Island, Friendly People & Six Old Grouches”. When it was originally founded in 1870 as a fishing town, though there is a history of treasure that dates back to 1715. According to records, Spanish ships carrying an estimated $500 Million US dollars was lost. Only a part of the fortune has ever been found. While the treasure history is appealing for tourism, the Sebastian name is associated with David Gibson and Thomas New who settled in the area and named the town Saint Sebastian. The town was thus named until 1882 when the St. was removed from the town. Resting on the Indian River beside the Atlantic and bordering the St. Sebastian river, the city is ideal for boating. If you are looking for boats for sale in Sebastian Florida, here are a few things you should know.

Pelican Island National Wildlife Refuge

While Sebastian City boasts of their refuge, it is not actually connected to the main part of the city. Instead, one has to cross the Indian River to get to it. Pelican Island is directly adjacent to Cummings and to the North of Horseshoe Island. This is good for boaters. As the Island is on the eastern side of the Indian River, boat riders can navigate the river with less restrictions than if the refuge was on the boarder of the city, limiting access for certain boats. While there are boating restrictions once you get close to the island, so long as you stick to the western side and navigate around the island, you should be able to use a Cabin Cruiser, Bowrider, family performance boat, Center Console, or even a small luxury cruiser without issues.

Check with the city of Sebastian to gain specific information regarding boating restrictions, licenses, and information.

Getting to the Atlantic

Gaining access to the Atlantic is a relatively short boat ride. There is a wide opening between Wabasso Beach and Pelican Island, about 3 miles out from the coast. AIA does cross over this opening. However, the clearance on the bridge is high enough for most vessels to navigate without issue. If you wish to cruise the Atlantic Ocean look for boats for sale in Sebastian Florida that have the V Hull design, those which have a wider beam, such as the 27’ Chris Craft or the large HydraSport 42 Siesta. You will want to find a boat which is advertised as an offshore vessel. Ideally, you will want to seek out a boat with a cabin if planning on cursing offshore. Regal boats, cabin cruisers, and Cuddy Cabins are great for such excursions.

Inland Fishing and Boating

The main angler spot near Sebastian Florida would be the St. Sebastian river. According to the Florida State Park’s site, fishing is allowed in ponds on the preserve, the shoreline of C-54 and in the Sebastian river. The river is a combination of fresh and saltwater fish. Anglers can catch bass, mullet, tarpon, snook, and the occasional shark in the inlet. The water of the Sebastian River and inland ponds and inlets tends to fluctuate quite a bit during the year. Those looking for boats for sale in Sebastian Florida may want to look at bass boats, bay boats, walkarounds, and Skiff boats. If you are planning on fishing in the rivers and ponds as well as on the Indian River and in the Atlantic, a Center Console or Pontoon may be the choice for you.

Boaters can access the Sebastian fishing spots through several boat docks. These docks are the Blue Cypress Lake boat ramp, the Lake Garcia & Blue Cypress Recreation Ares, Dale Wimbrow Park, Donald MacDondald Park, Far 13/Stick Marsh Boat Launch and Parking, Main Street Boat Ramp (most popular), Micco Marina, Sebastian Inlet State Park (Another popular choice), the Yacht Club, and Wabasso Causeway Park.

Find boats for sale in Sebastian Florida

Should you wish to find boats for sale in Sebastian Florida, Vessel Vendor has a large selection of pre-owned boats for sale from boat enthusiasts all over the state. The boats offered on Vessel Vendor are typically one owner with add-on features, trailers, and motors with transferable warranties (contact the seller and the manufacturer for details.). Additionally, Vessel Vendor offers information on specific boat models on the review page, brand and manufacturer information for comparison, as well as location pages such as this one.

Should you have any questions about boats for sale in Sebastian Florida or if you have a boat which you wish to list with Vessel Vendor and need assistance in your listing, please fill out the appropriate form on the website.