Boats for Sale in Shalimar

Finding boats for sale in Shalimar

Shalimar slogan is “by the beautiful water” and such is true. Yet, the city is not just beside one water but several, mainly Garnier Bayou, Cinco Bayou, Bal Harbor of Shalimar, and the Choctawhatchee Bay. Shalimar is also located close to the Gulf making it not only a city by the beautiful fresh waters but also a community close to Saltwater as well. If you are looking for boats for sale in Shalimar you may be able to find a diverse boat selection. Here is what you should consider when seeking boats for sale in Shalimar.

The cultural spending trends

Looking at the housing market for Shalimar, you will see that most of the homes which are offered are in excess of $300k with a many topping $600k. One can conclude that those who would spend such for a home would be more willing to have boats which costs $100 to $200,000 new. Since spending trends on major investments tend to follow that of the housing market, boats which would be included in this range would be HydraSports boats, Sailfish boats, Tiara Yachts, and Sea Ray boats.

The area is known for showing the luxury and sophistication, particularly around the Fort Walton Beach area. Expect to find large craft for sale in Shalimar. There are smaller vessels which can be found in Shalimar with a price bracket around $35,000 for 15 to 23’ bay boats, skiff boats, and center console boats.

Alabama sales in Florida

Because Shalimar is close to Alabama, Alabama residence may try to sell their vessels to the Florida Market under the listing of boats for sale in Shalimar. When looking at pre-owned boats for sale in Shalimar, ensure that the listing and the boat’s location match up. Documentation should be provided from the seller. Keep in mind also that boats which are offered in Florida tend to be owned by boat enthusiasts. This is not to say that those in other states are not, but rather that the Gulf and the Atlantic are main contributors to the tourism and boating in Florida.

Bay and non-gulf boating

The closest water that is not associated with the Gulf would be Garnier Bayou. Garnier Bayou connects directly to Choctawhatchee Bay, although there is a sort of boundary line created by Elgin Parkway. It is primarily for fishing, but you do need to keep an eye on the tide times as water can fluctuate as much as 1.3 feet. Angler boats for Garnier Bayou include hardtops such as Sea Chaser, Sportsman, Carolina Skiffs, and Nautic Star. Pontoon boats are also available for sale in Shalimar. Apart from fishing in Garnier Bayou you could launch your boat in Cinco Bayou, which could be accomplished from across the bridge at Garnier’s Beach or Monahan Manor unless you wish to travel from Shalimar to Cinco Bayou by boat, a quicker route of less than 2 miles.

Accessing the Gulf

As stated prior, the boats which will be offered in abundance in Shalimar will be the larger vessels. That being the case, you will need to have a substantial inlet to the Gulf. The quickest and simplest route would be to go south by Destin/Destin Pointe. As a matter of fact, this is the only access point to the Gulf from Shalimar Florida apart from a tremendous voyage to Pensacola Bay to Fort McRee, about 70 miles. This is not to say that you cannot access the Gulf by hitching up your vessel and taking 98. This is an option if you have a smaller craft which can navigate the narrow roads (and they do get rather narrow in some areas between Fort Walton Beach and Panama City Beach).

Find boats for sale in Shalimar Florida

If you are seeking a luxury vessel, or a center console, bowrider, catamaran, or cabin Cruiser, you are apt to find one for sale in Shalimar. To expedite your search for the perfect boat, consider using Vessel Vendor’s boat search page. On the page you can find your boat by make, model, or location. Should you need any information regarding the boats for sale in Shalimar please look at the boat reviews page or on the manufacturer review pages. Since many of the boats offered in this area are luxurious, you may be able to transfer any existing and current warranties through the manufacturer. Contact the seller as well as the manufacturer for details.

Should you have any questions about boats for sale in Shalimar Florida, or if you have a boat for sale in Shalimar and wish to list it with Vessel Vendor, please fill out the appropriate online form on the site.