Boats for Sale in Sarasota, FL

There are currently 224 boats for sale in Sarasota, Florida from 3 local dealers. Inventory is updated daily with new listings from trusted dealers. Prices range from $22,900 to $1,499,900, with an average of $280,092.

Dealers in Sarasota currently have center consoles, pontoons, bowriders, cabin cruisers, jet boats, yachts available. The most popular types are Center Console (138 listings) and Pontoon (15 listings) and Bowrider (59 listings). Browse all listings to find the right boat for your needs.

Florida does not require a traditional boating license, but anyone born on or after January 1, 1988 must complete an approved boating safety course and carry a Boating Safety Education ID Card. The course can be taken online through the FWC and costs around $30.

Florida boat registration fees are based on vessel length: under 12 feet costs $5.50, 12 to 16 feet is $16.25, 16 to 26 feet is $28.75, 26 to 40 feet is $78.25, and 40 to 65 feet is $127.75. Fees are paid to the county tax collector and renewed annually.

Florida offers world-class boating. Top spots include the Florida Keys for island hopping and reef fishing, Biscayne Bay and Miami for cruising, Tampa Bay for inshore fishing, the Forgotten Coast for scalloping, and the St. Johns River for bass fishing. The Intracoastal Waterway runs the entire east coast.

Florida does not legally require boat insurance, but it is highly recommended. Most marina and lender contracts require coverage. A basic liability and hull policy for a $50,000 boat typically costs $500 to $1,500 per year depending on the vessel and your boating experience.