Boats for Sale in Tampa

A coastline of recreation and fun

Tampa Florida has the second largest coastline in Florida. With both the Old Tampa and Tampa bay, the coast spans from Safety Harbor to Mac Drill Air Force Base, from Port Sutton down to Holmes Beach. Tampa is known for the Sunshine Skyway bridge, Grandy Bridge, and for the Tampa Rays. Being located on such water, boat buying in the area has many options for the boat enthusiast. Boats for sale in Tampa Florida will be mainly recreational, and here are a few reasons why.

Super Boat

Though the Superboat competition is technically in Clearwater, one has to consider that the land which separates Clearwater from Bayview (which touches Old Tampa Bay) is only 6.2 miles. Going down 275 you can reach Tampa Bay in less than 30 minutes. The point is that if you are looking for a nice speed boat, then Tampa and along the coastline of the Tampa bay is the place to start, due to the Super Boat offshore racing series. And while the boats which are on the official teams are not going to be popular as a boat for sale in Tampa, during the event you are sure to see a great many boaters showing off their speed boats. Boat vendors will also take this opportunity to showcase their best legal recreational speed boats.

Beaches and the Party lie

Tampa is definitively an area of many beaches and much party life. Sand Key park in Tampa downs, Treasure Island (which is in the Clearwater area but close enough to Tampa to be considered), South Beach, and Haulover Beach Park. With the party life and the beach towns comes a variety of showcase and luxury craft. Those which are looking to sun bathe, enjoy the open waters of the gulf in luxury, or just to cruise the coast, may find that seeking boats in the Tampa bay area will yield good results. As the bay is large enough to accommodate larger crafts, it is not uncommin to find small yachts and luxury boats, such as a Regal or custom speed boats such as Midnight Express when shopping boats for sale in Tampa.

Population considerations

Do to the inland population on the beaches, there are quite a few restrictions as to the speed and the types of boats which are allowed near the Tampa coast. People have more success in purchasing boats for offshore purposes and will have more freedom with the vessels when purchasing a boat in Tampa. Tampa bay does connect to Tarpon Lake, and those who wish to get away from the Bay area may wish to choose this lake over the bay. On the other side of things, those which wish to get to the St. Petersburg area may wish to go up to Lake Tarpon and or even to Port Richey. Porting at Rubonia or Nead Island will give you a straight shot to St. Petersburg as well.

Tampa City and Tampa Bay

Those seeking to buy a boat in Tampa Florida should note that there is a big difference between buying in the City of Tampa and buying in the Tampa Bay area. Tampa is located on the northern part of Tampa Bay and Old Tampa Bay near Palm Harbor, Brandon, and Plant City. Tampa Bay is the area of the coast and encompasses around 45 miles long by 30 miles wide territory. For those which are unfamiliar with the territory, finding a specific dock in such a large area may be a bit daunting. Also, keep in mind that the boats will start to transition from mainly recreational near Tampa City to more of the fisherman’s boat as you get closer to Longboat Key and Sarasota Bay, especially if you seek a boat in Tampa Bay which adjoins Manatee River. Recreational boats and speed boats should be sought near Port Sutton, Palm River, McKay Pay, Egypt Lake, Hilllsborough, and Lake Carroll.

Find a boat for sale in Tampa

If you are looking for a luxury boat, leisure boat, speed boat, or fisherman’s boat in the Tampa Florida area, please look at the selection of vessels offered by Vessel Vendors. Vessel Vendors offers a wide selection of pre-owned boats from various sellers around Florida. To find out information on a specific brand or model, please visit the boat brand or the boat review page. Should you have any additional questions regarding a specific boat for sale in Tampa Florida or any of the boats or services offered by Vessel Vendors, please contact Vessel Vendors Directly. Any questions regarding docking, licensing, and regulations for your boat should be directed to the county in which you plan to use your vessel in.