Boats for Sale in Pinellas County

A Boater’s Paradise

Florida is known for being a boater’s paradise, but more specifically in the state, there are some places that stand out more than others for being boater friendly. Pinellas County is one of those areas. The county maintains an overall population of 960,730 people and showed a period of 4.8% growth between the current census and the previous one of 2010. Most of the population lives within the largest city in the county, St. Petersburg, but Clearwater is the county’s main government hub. The location of the county along the gulf side of the state allows it to have easy access to both the panhandle and up the west coast and even down into the keys, so it is quite a convenient place to live. For the boater, it provides a diversity of options. If you are looking to boat in Pinellas, here is what you should know.

Coastal Paradise

Pinellas County has an abundance of water, both saltwater and fresh. The lengthy coastline along the western border of the county provides plenty of room for deep sea fishing excursions and the calm inlets are available for those that wish to enjoy fishing closer to the coast. Pinellas County is also part of Tampa Bay, so traveling via boat to areas around the Bay is often faster than by land. Furthermore, if you consider the tourism of the area, the boating route provides less congestion at times than some of the roadways.

Since the boats are primarily oriented to the Gulf, expect the selection to be mainly Center Console boats, miniature yachts, sports cruisers, and power boats. Keep in mind that you may find some sailboats and luxury yachts, such as the Oyster or the Viking, as you will be within driving distance of Tampa Bay.

Transporting Your Boat

Even though there are several places to dock your vessel, such as Indian Rocks beach and Madeira Beach, there will be times where you will want transport your vessel via land. Depending upon the LOA of your vessel, and if you have the proper boating trailer to transport, you will find that Pinellas County is quite boat friendly, so transportation is relatively easy. If you intend on transporting a boat longer than 30’, it is recommended that you only travel via I-285 or Hwy 19 as these are both larger highways with wider lanes to accommodate the larger beamed vessel. For a direct route to the sea, consider taking W Bay Dr. off of Hwy 19 as it is still a relatively large road and connects directly to the gulf side.

Up to Date Registration

Boat shows are a part of life in Florida and Pinellas County is close to Tampa Bay, so regular boat traffic from tourists as well as the many boat shows each year. Authorities throughout the area check boat registrations often. Ensure that your registration is up to date and that you are able to be show proper documentation when needed.

Visitors to the county are not required to have Florida registration, but should be able to show registration for their state of origin.

Looking for Boats for Sale in Pinellas County?

Due to its proximity to a variety of waters, as well as the popularity of the Tampa Bay area for which it is also within proximity, the selection of boats available for Pinellas County is abundant. If you are looking for a boat, Vessel Vendor can assist you. We offer a large variety of pre-owned vessels from boat enthusiasts. Many of the boats we offer are one owner and have transferable stern to bow or motor warranties. Check with the lister for details.

Not sure what boat is ideal for your boating needs? Don’t worry. We have several articles to help you, including boat reviews, manufacturer summary pages, maintenance and ownership tips and hints, and location pages (such as this one).

We at Vessel Vendor understand that every boater, fisherman/woman and adventurer is unique. That is why we maintain the largest inventory of available boats in Florida by offering our sellers the cheapest fees of any other comparable site and a simple way to post their boats with us. The results of our commitment to our sellers means that our buyers can browse an always rotating inventory of available boats and yachts. If you are looking to purchase a boat for sale in Pinellas County, list your boat for sale, or if you have any questions about boating in Pinellas County, visit Vessel Vendor today.