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Used Boat Dealers in Bristol, RI

4 of the 9 boat dealers we list in Bristol have used boats in current inventory.

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.

  1. Herreshoff Yacht Sales

    18 Burnside St, Bristol, RI 02809-2085

    Used boats
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  2. Parker Marine Sales Inc

    281 Franklin St, Bristol, RI 02809-3826

    Used boatsService deptPartsStorage
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  3. Sealegs North America

    259 Franklin St, Bristol, RI 02809-3832

    New boatsUsed boatsService dept
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  4. Shannon Boat Company

    19 Broadcommon Rd, Bristol, RI 02809-2768

    Used boats
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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.

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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.