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New boat prices in Texas in 2026 typically range from around twenty thousand dollars for a compact aluminum fishing boat, to eighty thousand and up for a fully outfitted bay boat or 24 foot tritoon pontoon, and well over one hundred thousand for premium tournament bass boats and larger cruisers. Pre owned prices generally run 30 to 60 percent below new for a well maintained boat five to ten years old. The final number depends on brand, length, outboard, and rigging options. The tables below break it down by boat type.
What Actually Drives Boat Prices
Before the numbers, it helps to know what you are actually paying for. A new boat purchase in Texas breaks down into five components, roughly ranked by contribution to the total price.
- The hull. Fiberglass costs more than aluminum. Larger costs more than smaller. Premium brands cost more than value brands.
- The outboard. The single biggest line item on many builds. A Yamaha F150 adds around fifteen to eighteen thousand rigged. A Yamaha F300 or VMAX SHO 300 adds thirty thousand or more.
- Rigging and electronics. Trolling motor, chart plotter, fish finder, audio system, and lighting. Rigging on a fully specced bass boat can add ten to twenty thousand.
- The trailer. Often included on new boats but sometimes separate. Aluminum trailers cost more than steel.
- Options. Custom upholstery, tower packages, jack plates, and premium seat packages.
Current Yamaha outboard pricing is on our Yamaha outboard pricing page, which helps you build a rough estimate before you walk in. See current in stock new boats on the new inventory page.
New Pontoon and Tritoon Boat Prices in Texas
Pontoons and tritoons are the fastest growing new boat segment in Texas, driven by demand from Lake Conroe, Lake Livingston, and the Highland Lakes area. Big D Marine carries SunCatcher pontoons and Xcursion pontoons.
- Compact 20 foot twin tube pontoon (like SunCatcher Select 320): starting around twenty five to thirty thousand rigged with a Yamaha F60 to F90.
- 22 to 24 foot twin tube pontoon: thirty two to forty two thousand rigged with a Yamaha F115 to F150.
- 22 to 24 foot tritoon (like SunCatcher Select 322 or Xcursion 243 RFX): thirty eight to fifty five thousand rigged with a Yamaha F150 to F200.
- 24 to 26 foot premium tritoon (like SunCatcher Diamond Elite 324): fifty five to seventy five thousand rigged with a Yamaha F200 to F250 SHO.
- 26 foot and up premium tritoon: seventy five thousand and up depending on outboard, audio, and upholstery packages.
New Bass Boat Prices in Texas
Bass boat prices split between the aluminum and fiberglass categories. Big D Marine carries G3 aluminum bass boats, Excel aluminum shallow water boats, and Phoenix plus Blazer fiberglass tournament bass boats.
- 17 foot aluminum bass boat (like G3 Sportsman 1710): starting around twenty to twenty five thousand rigged with a Yamaha F60 to F90.
- 18 to 20 foot aluminum bass or shallow water boat (like Excel Shallow Water F4 1751 or 1860): twenty eight to forty thousand rigged with a Yamaha F115 to F150.
- 19 to 20 foot entry fiberglass bass boat: forty five to sixty thousand rigged with a Yamaha VMAX SHO 175 to 200.
- 20 to 21 foot premium fiberglass tournament bass boat (like Phoenix 819 ZXL or Blazer 625 Pro Tour): sixty five to ninety thousand rigged with a Yamaha VMAX SHO 250 or Mercury equivalent.
- Premium fully optioned tournament bass boat: ninety thousand to over one hundred thousand with a VMAX SHO 300, full electronics package, and premium options.
New Bay Boat and Coastal Fishing Boat Prices in Texas
Bay boat prices apply mainly at our Hitchcock location on the Galveston Bay side. We carry Sea Pro, Key West, Excel Bay Pro Elite, and Blazer PureBay.
- 20 foot bay boat: forty to fifty five thousand rigged with a Yamaha F150 to F200.
- 22 foot bay boat (like Sea Pro 220 Bay or Key West 219 FS): fifty five to seventy thousand rigged with a Yamaha F200 to F250.
- 24 foot bay boat (like Sea Pro 250 Bay or Excel Bay Pro Elite 240): sixty five to eighty five thousand rigged with a Yamaha F250 to F300.
- 26 foot bay boat: eighty to over one hundred thousand rigged with a Yamaha F300 or F300 SHO.
New Aluminum Fishing Boat Prices
Beyond bass boats, aluminum fishing boats include utility boats, jon boats, and multi species aluminum boats. Prices for the entry to mid range:
- 14 to 16 foot jon boat or utility aluminum: eight to fifteen thousand rigged with a Yamaha F20 to F40.
- 16 to 18 foot mod V aluminum: fifteen to twenty five thousand rigged with a Yamaha F60 to F90.
- 18 to 20 foot deep V aluminum: twenty five to forty thousand rigged with a Yamaha F115 to F150.
Pre Owned Boat Prices in Texas
Pre owned prices generally run 30 to 60 percent below new for a well maintained boat five to ten years old. Nationally about 80 percent of unit sales are pre owned, and Big D Marine carries a consistent pre owned and consignment inventory at our I 45 Huntsville location and across all three stores. See the pre owned inventory page.
- Pre owned pontoon: mid teens to mid thirties depending on age, length, and outboard hours.
- Pre owned aluminum bass boat: fifteen to thirty thousand for boats five to ten years old.
- Pre owned fiberglass tournament bass boat: thirty to sixty thousand for reputable brands five to ten years old.
- Pre owned bay boat: mid twenties to sixty thousand depending on age, brand, and outboard hours.
What Affects the Final Price at Delivery
The price you see on the boat is not always the price at delivery. Common line items to expect:
- Sales tax. Texas boat sales tax runs 6.25 percent state plus any local rate.
- Title and registration fees. Small but always present.
- Freight and prep. Sometimes included, sometimes broken out.
- Trailer, if not included in the base price.
- Extended service contract or gap coverage, if you choose it.
Financing Changes the Monthly Cost
Most Texas boat buyers finance. Boat loan terms typically run from 60 months for smaller purchases up to 240 months for larger new boats. Longer terms lower the monthly payment. Pre qualify with a soft credit check that will not affect your score on our boat financing page. If you have a current boat, our trade in valuation tool gives you a fair equity estimate that lowers your final monthly payment.
Where to Get Real Numbers
Every price band in this guide is a general market range. For an exact figure on a specific boat, contact any of our three Texas locations for a rig sheet with itemized pricing. Our Huntsville location covers Lake Conroe, Lake Livingston, and central Texas. Our Hitchcock location covers the Galveston Bay and Gulf Coast market. See the full current selection on the boat inventory page.
Frequently Asked Questions
How much does a new boat cost in Texas in 2026?
New boat prices in Texas in 2026 typically range from around twenty thousand for a compact aluminum fishing boat, to eighty thousand and up for a fully outfitted bay boat or tritoon pontoon, and well over one hundred thousand for tournament bass boats or larger cruisers. The final price depends on brand, length, outboard choice, and rigging.
How much does a pontoon boat cost in Texas?
New pontoon boat prices in Texas typically run from around twenty five thousand for a compact 20 foot twin tube family pontoon, to sixty five thousand and up for a fully outfitted 24 to 26 foot tritoon with a high horsepower Yamaha outboard. Pre owned pontoons can start in the mid teens for older models in good shape.
How much does a bass boat cost in Texas?
New bass boat prices in Texas run from around twenty thousand for an aluminum entry level bass boat, to eighty thousand and up for a tournament fiberglass rig like a Phoenix 819 ZXL or a Blazer 625 Pro Tour with a Yamaha VMAX SHO 250. Pre owned tournament bass boats can be found from the mid thirties depending on age and hours.
How much does a bay boat cost in Texas?
New bay boats in Texas typically run from the low forties for an entry level 20 to 22 foot rig with a mid horsepower Yamaha, up to the mid nineties or higher for a fully outfitted 24 to 26 foot bay boat with a 300 horsepower Yamaha SHO. Pre owned bay boats start in the mid twenties for older well maintained models.
What is included in a new boat purchase price?
A new boat purchase price at Big D Marine typically includes the hull, the outboard, standard rigging like the steering and controls, dealer freight and prep, and often a standard trailer. Options like electronics, custom upholstery, upgraded audio, and jack plates are usually additional. Ask for a rig sheet that lists what is included and what is extra. Contact our team for a rig sheet on any current inventory.
Ready to Get Your Numbers
Come by any of our three Texas locations for exact pricing, financing options, and a rig sheet. Browse current stock on the inventory page or start at the Big D Marine homepage.
