Everglades 243 CC

BoatVerdict market snapshot

These are asking prices. No free or public source publishes US used-boat transaction prices, so nobody — us included — can honestly show you what these boats sold for. What we can show you is what 2 sellers are asking, which is the number you are actually negotiating against.

The BoatVerdict take

• BoatVerdict listing data

  Asking prices vary widely: the middle half of listings runs $28,500 to $94,000, a 3.3x spread. On this model the year and the condition matter far more than the badge, so a headline price tells you very little until you place the specific boat on the year table below.

• BoatVerdict listing data

  Supply is concentrated: our 2 listings came from only 2 states, led by FL. Expect a smaller buyer pool at resale, and budget for transport if the right boat is not local.

• BoatVerdict analyst

  RAMCAP closed-cell construction = exceptional build integrity and value retention. Cult following among serious anglers.

Each point is tagged with the evidence behind it. Nothing here is a claim we cannot trace back to a counted listing, a federal record, or a named analyst judgement.

Known problems on the Everglades 243 CC

• Low Few structural issues — the build is the selling point. Watch instead for neglected electronics and aged Yamaha rigging.
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• Medium Older (2008–2012) units may have first-gen Yamaha F250 4.2L or carbureted power — confirm engine generation.
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Severity is BoatVerdict's rating of what the fault costs to put right and how likely it is to end a deal, not a manufacturer classification. Recalls are listed separately below because a recall is a federal record and a known issue is not.

Engines we actually see on the 243 CC

• Honda 4-stroke outboard 1 listing · 50% of our sample

  Among the most reliable outboards made — automotive-grade Honda 4-stroke engineering. Heavier than rivals and a smaller marine dealer network, but mechanically a top-tier, long-life choice.

  Service reality: Timing-belt models: verify replacement interval was honored. 100-hour service; confirm dealer access for the buyer's region.

  Full Honda 4-stroke outboard reliability profile →

Everglades 243 CC specifications

Rows marked "our listing data" are measured from listings, not published by the builder, and will differ from a brochure. Rows without a source we can name are not shown at all.

What to inspect on a used Everglades 243 CC

1. Verify engine generation and hours — the hull outlasts the original motors, so repower status drives value. Model-specific item from BoatVerdict's Everglades 243 CC profile.
2. Check all electronics power up; aged Garmin/Raymarine suites are a $10K+ refit. Model-specific item from BoatVerdict's Everglades 243 CC profile.
3. Honda 4-stroke outboard: Timing-belt models: verify replacement interval was honored. 100-hour service; confirm dealer access for the buyer's region. Seen on 1 of the 2 243 CC listings we track.
4. Get the hour meter reading and divide by the boat's age. Above 150 hours a year is heavy use for a Honda 4-stroke outboard. Threshold from BoatVerdict's engine-family profile for Honda 4-stroke outboard.
5. Assume saltwater service unless the seller can prove otherwise: pull the engine cowling and look at the powerhead, check trim-cylinder rams for pitting, and open the battery and fuse boxes for green corrosion. 100% of the listings we observed for this model are in coastal states.
6. Work the 2 known issues listed above into the sea trial, not the walkaround. Most of them only show up under load. BoatVerdict analyst profile for this model.

This list is specific to this model: analyst items for the hull, plus items driven by the engines and the regions we actually observe on 243 CC listings. It is not a generic pre-purchase checklist, and it does not replace a surveyor.

What a 243 CC costs to own

$3,750 – $10k per year

• 24 ft center console, the published length for this model
• Saltwater berth, based on where most listings we see are located (FL)
• Includes insurance, storage, routine service, fuel at moderate seasonal use, and a reserve for wear items
• Excludes loan payments, major engine replacement, and refit work

Where 243 CCs are for sale

• FL 1
• MA 1

Counts of distinct boats we observed per state, from 2 listings in 2 metro areas. We publish the distribution, not the listings themselves.

What else buyers cross-shop

• Yamaha 242 Limited S median ask $39,500 · 24 ft · 57 listings
• Yamaha AR240 median ask $37,000 · 24 ft · 44 listings
• Sea Ray 240 Sundeck median ask $22,000 · 24 ft · 57 listings
• Sea Ray 240 Sundancer median ask $23,000 · 24 ft · 48 listings
• Rinker 232 median ask $13,000 · 24 ft · 28 listings
• Wellcraft Excel median ask $6,500 · 24 ft · 24 listings

Chosen by measured similarity — same builder first, then comparable length — and limited to models whose own page meets our evidence bar. No paid placements, no filler links.