Boats for Sale in Port St. Joe

Birthplace of the Florida Constitution

Touching the St. Joseph Bay on the northern section of Florida, rests Port St. Joe. Known as the birthplace of the Florida Constitution, the city dates back to 1835, though the term Port St. Joe was not attached to the city until the early 1900s. Port St. Joe is 12 square miles and with the majority of the boarders resting along Highway 98. Due to its proximity to Panama beach, its boarding the Gulf, as well as the availability of fresh water boating, boats for sale in Port St. Joe can range from recreational and leisure to skiffs and shallow water fishing boats. Here are a few things to consider when shopping boats for sale in Port St. Joe.

Where will the boat primarily be used?

If you wish to fish in the fresh water close to Port St. Joe, such as lake Wimico or Apalachicola River (a bit more to the East), then you will need to have a vessel which can navigate the shallows. Smaller boats of 15 feet or so are ideal for these expeditions. Those seeking to get into the nooks and crannies of the river may wish to purchase a skiff.

Keep in mind that there are several areas in the Northern sector of Florida which restricts inbound motors and limits the power of outbound motors, specifically those locations which have manatees. Check the local area before you go boating.

Should you wish to have a boat to stay within the St. Joseph Bay, you could purchase a smaller cruise and leisure boat or a dual purpose boat (one which has a casting deck for fishing which can be converted into a leisure deck). Boats should have enough power to get you across the bay to St. Joseph Peninsula State park without a problem. It is not recommended that single outboard motor boats be used in this area. If you do not feel like putting your boat in at St. Joseph Bay, there is the possibility that you could go down W-US-98 a bit more and put in at St. Vincent Sound, Apalachicola Bay, or even East Bay. For those which wish to focus on freshwater fishing, purchasing the boat from Port St. Joe and docking the vessel in Apalachicola may be the best option as it gives direct access to Lake Wimico, Goat island, St Marks, Island, and the East Bay.

Cruising

Cruising the Gulf coast is popular for those in the Port St. Joe Florida area, primarily because Panama City Beach is located just 60 miles away with several beaches in between. You have Mexico Beach, Davis Beach, Shell Island, Lower Grand Lagoon, Tyndall Air Force base, and then the Bay around Panama City. Those seeking a boat in Port St. Joe for sale for cruising and leisure would be best to get a tri or quad based motor system boat, equipped with a resting/sleep area. As you will be going further out in the Gulf, you can get a deeper resting boat.

Gulf Access

The gulf is directly connected to Port St. Joe, and being such, there are a range of boats for sale in Port St. Joe for fishing and gulf explorations. While fishing boats and cruising boats will each have their own set of specializations for comfort, you should seek out a boat with a wider bow, one with a hardtop (as you will be in the sun), plenty of seating on the bow and the transom (many boats have forward facing seats on the bow and fold out seating on the transom), and a toilet. Check to see if the boat has freshwater tanks if you are planning on going far from St. Joseph Bay into the Gulf.

Those who are seeking a speed boat may be best to search in the Panama City Beach region as it is more to the “party” atmosphere than Port St. Joe.

Finding Boats for sale in Port St. Joe, Florida

Should you be seeking to purchase or sell a boat in Port St. Joe, Florida. please see Vessel Vendor. Vessel Vendor is a provider of top quality pre-owned vessels from boat enthusiasts in the Florida region. Many of the vessels that are offered on the site are within the stern to bow warranty or have a transferable warranty on the motors. Please browse the site to see boats for sale in Port St. Joe, to find out specifics about a brand or a manufacturer, as well as to read boat reviews. Should you wish to find more information about the boats for sale in Florida, you can find location pages, such as this one.

If you have any questions regarding boats for sale in Port St. Joe, or any of the boats or services offered by Vessel Vendor, please contact Vessel Vendor directly. Any questions regarding licensing and boating restrictions should be directed to the Port St. Joe wildlife, fishing, and recreational department.