Boats for Sale in Port Richey

“Our Gateway to the Gulf”

Port Richey is in Pasco County on the south of Fish Creek and just north of Tarpon Springs. The city, is small at only 2.74 square miles, but it is considered part of the Tampa, St. Petersburg, and Clearwater area. Port Richey is known by the county as being “our gateway to the gulf”. Those who are looking for boats for sale in Port Richey, Florida should take note of a few things.

The boat may be in a nearby town

Due to the small size of the city, listing boats for sale in Port Richey may actually be in Tarpon Springs, Palm Harbor, Land O’ Lakes, Lutz, or Spring Hill. The actual area for Port Richey is under 3 miles and so a vast selection of vessels in the city will not be too abundant. This is not a bad thing, however. Even if you need to drive to St. Petersburg, it is only 60 miles (about an hour).

Fishing near Port Richey Fl

Port Richey is very much a fish oriented City. With the new Grand Opening of the Limestone Fishing Pier on May 15th, 2017, the focus on driving boats and fishermen to the waters be greater. Yet those who are seeking freshwater fishing, may be a bit hard pressed as the area does not have many lakes, ponds, or streams. The closest lakes would be Lake Lisa Community Part, Chrise Lake, Orchard Lake, and Lake Forest.

Because the waters are mainly focused on the gulf, expect the boats for sale in Port Richey to be oriented to such. True, you may find some boats for sale for Millers Bayou and Salt Springs Run or even Double Hammock Creek which are smaller and more apt for the shoals, creeks, and shallow water, but for the most part, the the boats for sale in Port Richey will be offered will be geared to deep water fishing within the gulf.

Gulf Fishing

There are several ways in which to access the Gulf from Port Richey, Fl. River Gulf Point would be one area, Salt Springs Run would be another. If you are docking your boat in the Werner Boyce Salt Springs St. Park area, Specifically on the Double Hammock Creek area, then you can access the gulf by going near Pound Net Creek.  As the city is located right beside the gulf, even if you decide to put your boat in near Oyster Creek, Gulf Harbors, Or Anclote Anchorage, it is not far from Port Richey.

Boats for sale in Port Richey for Gulf fishing will be those which have the center consoles for the majority. Where you may find some boats with the console near the stern of the boat, it is really not advised to use such on the gulf waters as you will want to have an even distribution of weight. Boats such as the Hydra Sports, Boston Whaler, SeaHunter, and Yellowfins are all good brands which would work in the Gulf. Keep in mind  that the longer the boat, the more stability you will have in the Gulf when deeper fishing.

Key features to look for in boats for sale in Port Richey

When looking for a boat for sale in Port Richey, there are a certain number of features which would benefit the buyer. These features include:

  • A loading trailer, especially if you wish to go from the Gulf to Tampa Bay from Port Richey
  • Hardtop on the Console
  • Reverse Captain’s chair
  • Rocket Rod Holders
  • Rod Holders on the Port and Starboard
  • Live Wells
  • Bait Stations
  • Fold-down transom seating

Also, as you will be on the gulf, a powerful engine will be needed. Look for boats for sale with multiple engines. Generally you would want a Mercury or a Yamaha engine, but there are other powerful and reputable engines available. When looking at the engines, check the manufacturer’s warranty as this could be transferrable to you the buyer.

Do you need to find boats for sale in Port Richey?

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