Edgewater boats
Edgewater is a smaller center console and bay boat builder with about 60 registered hulls in the US database, most from the late 1990s to early 2000s. These boats typically run 20 to 21 feet and suit coastal anglers looking for simple, entry level fishing platforms. The brand has minimal recall history with just one USCG notice on record.
Edgewater used price range
From 199 live listings in BoatVerdict's market data (10th, 50th, 90th percentile).
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Edgewater boats are gasoline powered and built during an era when many builders were refining fiberglass layup schedules, so gel coat crazing and minor deck softness are common on 25 year old examples. Owner costs are driven mainly by outboard service and transom integrity on older hulls. With one recall over decades of production, the brand shows better than average regulatory history.
Common problems to inspect on a used Edgewater
- Transom wood rot on boats built before 2005, especially if stored in water
- Deck core saturation around hardware and hatches
- Gel coat spider cracks from flex or impact
- Fuel system corrosion on boats kept in saltwater year round
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
991645S10/22/1999SAFE LOADING MAX WT; SAFE LOADING MAX PERS WT
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USCG MIC entries (3)
Frequently asked questions
Are Edgewater boats good quality?
Edgewater builds straightforward fishing boats with solid fiberglass construction. Quality is workmanlike rather than premium, appropriate for the $23,500 to $45,000 used price range.
Do Edgewater boats hold their value?
Median used prices around $26,000 for boats averaging 20 to 25 years old indicate steady but modest resale value. The brand lacks the name recognition of larger builders, which caps appreciation.
What size are most Edgewater boats?
The typical Edgewater in the US registry is 20 to 21 feet, making them trailer friendly and suitable for bays, inshore waters, and nearshore fishing.
How many Edgewater boats have been recalled?
One USCG recall is on record for Edgewater, which is below the industry average and suggests few safety or compliance issues over the brand's history.
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