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VERDICT

Should I use Boats?

(none) - boats.com

Worth it. If you're shopping for a boat, boats.com is a free listings marketplace worth using for search and research. If you're evaluating software, skip it — it's a classifieds site, not a tool, and replaces nothing.

Confidence

Low. Based on 6 usable public sources; evidence is thin — most coverage is about boats generally, not boats.com itself, hence low confidence.

Ratings

  • Value for money
  • Ease of useNo evidence in sources
  • Feature depth
  • Support qualityNo evidence in sources
  • Security posture

Pricing

Free

Buyers

ModelNot disclosed
Monthly feesNot disclosed
HardwareNot disclosed
Free tierYes
DealersNot published

Best for

  • Boat shoppers comparing new vs used
  • Buyers researching models via reviews
  • Dealers listing inventory

Not for

  • Anyone buying software — it's a boat classifieds site
  • Teams needing a CRM or contact tool — use a spreadsheet instead
  • Shoppers wanting to transact online — it only routes you to dealers

Gotchas - check before you buy

high

Dealer antitrust suit alleges marketplace dominance — expect dealer-driven pricing

medium

Free for buyers, but dealer listing fees shape inventory; prices are dealer-set

low

Guess: listings overlap with sister sites YachtWorld and Boat Trader — compare before contacting

Pros and cons

Pros

  • Searches a large inventory of new and used boats
  • Publishes editorial boat reviews and tests
  • Publishes a product security page

Cons

  • Zero G2 reviews for parent Boats Group — no track record
  • US boat dealers filed an antitrust class action against Boats Group
  • Listings and leads only — no buying, escrow, or workflow features

Sources & method

Analyzed 9/27/2026 - 6 sources - No known vulnerabilities found in the sources reviewed.

official x2review x2security x1news x1

Key stats

  • Value for money: 4/5

    Rating

  • Free

    Starting price

  • 6

    Sources

  • Analyzed

  • Value for money: 4/5. Free to browse for boat buyers
  • Ease of use. No evidence in sources
  • Feature depth: 3/5. Listings search plus editorial boat reviews
  • Support quality. No evidence in sources
  • Security posture: 4/5. Published security page; no public CVEs
  • 0 G2 reviews (Boats Group) No software-style track record
  • 1 Dealer lawsuits Antitrust class action vs Boats Group

Pricing

Buyers

Free

  • Browse and search new and used listings
  • Contact sellers and dealers

Dealers

Not published

  • Listing and lead packages
  • Financing support programs

Security

No known vulnerabilities found in the sources reviewed.

What users say

Sources contain generic boating chatter rather than boats.com-specific feedback, and Boats Group shows zero G2 reviews.

“Boating season is coming”
Reddit, r/boating
Full analysis

Based on 6 usable public sources; evidence is thin — most coverage is about boats generally, not boats.com itself, hence low confidence.

Free new/used boat listings marketplace — great for boat shopping, irrelevant if you're buying software.

Methodology

Based on 6 usable public sources; evidence is thin — most coverage is about boats generally, not boats.com itself, hence low confidence.

Sources

  1. boats.com - new and used boats for saleboats.com
    official
  2. boats.com product security pageboats.com
    security
  3. Boats Group on G2 — 0 reviewsg2.com
    review
  4. US boat dealers bring antitrust class action against Boats Groupfacebook.com
    news
  5. Boats Group financing support for dealersboatsgroup.com
    official
  6. Boats and MSRP — dealer pricing discussionthehulltruth.com
    review

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