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Used Boat Dealers in Rhode Island

25 of the 75 boat dealers we track in Rhode Island have used boats in current inventory. Full listings for every city are on the Rhode Island page.

25dealers
7cities
75dealers statewide

A map pin only tells you a dealer sells boats, not whether the lot has any used stock today — inventory turns over week to week and most listings never make it onto Google. Every dealer tagged here has used or pre-owned boats confirmed on their own website's inventory page or by phone with the sales desk.

Newport 11

  1. Atlantic Coast Yacht Brokers

    547 Thames St, Newport, RI 02840-6709

    Used boats
    Call Website All Newport

  2. Berthon USA

    40 Mary St, Newport, RI 02840-3041

    New boatsUsed boats
    Call Website All Newport

  3. Bluenose Yacht Sales

    1 Commercial Wharf, Newport, RI 02840-3030

    New boatsUsed boatsService dept
    Call Website All Newport

  4. Brian F. Commette

    91 Long Wharf, Newport, RI 02840-2406

    Mon 9am-5pm, Tue 9am-5pm, Wed 9am-5pm, Thu 9am-5pm, Fri 9am-5pm, Mon 9am-5pm, Tue 9am-5pm, Wed 9am-5pm, Thu 9am-5pm, Fri

    Used boats
    Call Website All Newport

  5. Cape Yachts - Newport

    1 Washington St, Newport, RI 02840

    New boatsUsed boatsService deptPartsFinancingStorage
    Call Website All Newport

  6. Denison Yacht Sales

    1 Washington St, Newport, RI 02840-1513

    New boatsUsed boatsFinancing
    Call All Newport

  7. Kirby Marine

    222 JT Connell Hwy, Newport, RI 02840

    New boatsUsed boatsService deptStorage
    Call Website All Newport

  8. Latitude Yacht Brokerage

    5 Marina Plz, Newport, RI 02840-1505

    Used boats
    Call Website All Newport

  9. Northrop & Johnson

    91 Long Wharf, Newport, RI 02840

    Mon 9am-5pm, Tue 9am-5pm, Wed 9am-5pm, Thu 9am-5pm, Fri 9am-5pm, Mon 9am-5pm, Tue 9am-5pm, Wed 9am-5pm, Thu 9am-5pm, Fri

    Used boats
    Call Website All Newport

  10. Si Yachts

    360 Thames St, Newport, RI 02840-6631

    New boatsUsed boatsService dept
    Call Website All Newport

  11. Steve Fischer, Yacht Broker

    1 Washington St, Newport, RI 02840-1513

    New boatsUsed boatsService deptPartsFinancingStorage
    Call Website All Newport

Portsmouth 5

  1. Brewer Yacht Sales at Portsmouth, RI

    222 Narragansett Blvd, Portsmouth, RI 02871

    Mon 9am-5pm, Tue 9am-5pm, Wed 9am-5pm, Thu 9am-5pm, Fri 9am-5pm

    Used boatsFinancing
    Call Website All Portsmouth

  2. Eastern Yacht Sales

    39 Alexander Rd, Portsmouth, RI 02871-6151

    New boatsUsed boats
    Call Website All Portsmouth

  3. Hinckley Yacht Brokerage

    1 Little Harbor Lndg, Portsmouth, RI 02871-6141

    New boatsUsed boats
    Call Website All Portsmouth

  4. Northstar Yacht Sales

    1 Lagoon Rd, Portsmouth, RI 02871-6142

    Used boatsService deptStorage
    Call Website All Portsmouth

  5. Wellington Yacht Partners

    1 Maritime Dr, Portsmouth, RI 02871

    New boatsUsed boats
    Call Website All Portsmouth

Bristol 4

  1. Herreshoff Yacht Sales

    18 Burnside St, Bristol, RI 02809-2085

    Used boats
    Call Website All Bristol

  2. Parker Marine Sales Inc

    281 Franklin St, Bristol, RI 02809-3826

    Used boatsService deptPartsStorage
    Call Website All Bristol

  3. Sealegs North America

    259 Franklin St, Bristol, RI 02809-3832

    New boatsUsed boatsService dept
    Call Website All Bristol

  4. Shannon Boat Company

    19 Broadcommon Rd, Bristol, RI 02809-2768

    Used boats
    Call Website All Bristol

Barrington 2

  1. Anchor Yachts

    101 Narragansett Ave, Barrington, RI 02806-1049

    New boatsUsed boatsFinancing
    Call Website All Barrington

  2. The Cruising Yacht Brokerage

    101 Narragansett Ave, Barrington, RI 02806-1014

    Used boats
    Call Website All Barrington

Burrillville 1

  1. New England Boat Company - RI

    20 Aspen Way, Burrillville, RI 02858-1041

    New boatsUsed boatsService deptPartsFinancingStorage
    Call Website

Wakefield 1

  1. Northeast - Rhode Island - Wakefield

    362 Pond St, Wakefield, RI 02879

    Mon-Sat 9am-5pm, Sun closed

    New boatsUsed boatsService deptFinancing
    Website All Wakefield

Warwick 1

  1. Petzold's Yacht Sales Rhode Island

    1 Masthead Dr, Warwick, RI 02886-9201

    Mon-Fri 8am-5pm

    New boatsUsed boatsService deptPartsFinancingStorage
    Call Website All Warwick
Call before you drive out. Used inventory moves fast — a boat listed online Monday can be sold by Friday — so ask the salesperson to pull the hull ID (HIN) and confirm it's still on the lot, not just "in the system" from a trade-in that hasn't arrived yet.

Also in Rhode Island

Good to know

Do boat dealers sell used boats, or only new?

Most full-service dealers carry both, taking used boats in on trade when a customer upgrades to a new model. Pontoons and bass boats in the $8,000-$20,000 range turn over fastest; used boats sit anywhere from a few days to a couple months depending on season, with spring (March-May) bringing the deepest selection.

Is it cheaper to buy a used boat from a dealer or a private seller?

Dealers typically price 10-20% above private-party for the same boat, but that premium usually includes a mechanical inspection, a short warranty (30-90 days is common), and financing through the dealership. A private seller has no markup but also no recourse if the outboard fails a week later.

How to register a boat?

Boat registration is handled by state natural resources or motor vehicle departments upon submitting proof of ownership, a bill of sale, and required registration fees. After processing, you will receive official registration numbers and validation decals to display on your hull. Marine agencies across Rhode Island are available via BoatDealerAtlas with 25 local resources to guide your purchase.

How to get a boating license?

Obtaining a boating license generally requires completing an approved safe boating course online or in person, followed by passing a knowledge exam. Upon passing, state authorities issue a boater safety education card valid for life. Explore 25 marine services in Rhode Island on BoatDealerAtlas for local safety course recommendations.