Eagle boats
Eagle is a smaller builder with 92 registered US hulls, primarily 17 foot gas powered boats from the late 1980s and early 1990s. The brand appeals to buyers seeking compact fishing or recreational boats from this era. These boats typically suit budget conscious owners willing to maintain older fiberglass.
Are Eagle boats reliable?
With only one USCG recall on record and a fleet concentrated in the late 1980s to early 1990s, Eagle boats show typical aging patterns for this vintage. Owner costs center on outboard maintenance, trailer repair, and addressing hull and electrical systems now 30 to 40 years old. Parts availability can be limited given the small production numbers.
Common problems to inspect on a used Eagle
- Transom wood rot from outboard stress and age
- Wiring corrosion in older electrical systems
- Gelcoat crazing and small stress cracks typical of 1980s fiberglass
- Trailer wear given most boats are 30 to 35 years old
Registry footprint
Sample = US state open-data vessel registries (currently Texas + New York, ~875k vessels). Treat as a representative slice of recreational US inventory.
Recalls (1)
- ⚠ Recall
991629S6/19/2001LEVEL FLOTATION
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USCG MIC entries (30)
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EYQEAGLE 2 BOATS INC RIVERVIEW, FL inactive -
YGLEAGLE BOATS NULL, NULL inactive -
QELEAGLE MARINE CORPORATION LTD SYLVAN LAKE, AB inactive -
QEGEAGLE POWER BOATS RED DEER, AB inactive -
QOOEAGLE RAY BOATS VICTORIA, BC inactive -
EYTEAGLE YACHTS, LLC MANDEVILLE, LA inactive -
EABEAGLE AIR BOATS GONZALES, TX active -
EAGEAGLE BOAT CO KIRKLAND, WA active -
EBTEAGLE BOAT MANUFACTURING CORPUS CHRISTI, TX active -
EBGEAGLE BOATS KANKAKEE, IL active -
IDIEAGLE BOATS NEW YORK, NY active -
EGKEAGLE BOATS INC LAKE CITY, FL active -
EGQEAGLE BOATWORKS PLYMPTON, MA active -
JQAEAGLE EYE ENTERPRISES INC PALM BEACH GARDENS, FL active -
QHJEAGLE FIBREGLASS PRODUCTS MANUELS, NL active -
EMCEAGLE GROUP, INC ESTACADA, OR active -
DQWEAGLE HARBOR BOAT YARD INC BAINBRIDGE ISLAND, WA active -
HUQEAGLE HOUSEBOATS REDDING, CA active -
LQBEAGLE LAKE DUCK BOATS BRITT, IA active -
AXEEAGLE LASER AIRBOATS INC LAKE PLACID, FL active -
EAPEAGLE MANUFACTURING FLIPPIN, AR active -
EBMEAGLE MARINE BOAT MFGS MIAMI, FL active -
EGMEAGLE MARINE CORP CHARLES CITY, VA active -
PIREAGLE ONE PERFORMANCE PRODUCT PANAMA CITY, FL active -
XETEAGLE PLASTICS GEORGETOWN, SC active -
ERWEAGLE RIVER BOAT WORKS CHESTERFIELD, MO active -
ETIEAGLE TECHNOLOGIES INC AMERICUS, GA active -
ETGEAGLE TOWERS THEODORE, AL active -
EGEEAGLE YACHTS INC TACOMA, WA active -
EQYEAGLE YACHTS INC SAINT AUGUSTINE, FL active
Frequently asked questions
Are Eagle boats reliable?
Eagle boats have one recall on record across 92 registered hulls, which is a good safety record. Reliability depends heavily on how well the 30 to 40 year old hull, engine, and systems were maintained by previous owners.
What is the resale value of an Eagle boat?
Resale values are modest given the age (most built 1987 to 1994) and limited brand recognition. Expect pricing to reflect condition and hours more than model name.
What size are Eagle boats?
The median registered Eagle is 17 feet, indicating the brand focused on smaller fishing and recreational boats. Most fall in the 16 to 18 foot range.
What years were Eagle boats made?
The registered fleet is concentrated in 1987 to 1994, with some production extending to 2006. The late 1980s and early 1990s represent the peak production years in the US registry.
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