Grumman boats
Grumman boats are aluminum hulls from a brand known for durable, lightweight construction, with 5,009 registered in the US fleet. Most are small craft at a 15.8 ft median length, including canoes, jon boats, and skiffs built primarily in the late 1980s. These boats suit budget conscious buyers looking for simple, rugged platforms for fishing, hunting, or utility work.
Grumman used price range
From 226 live listings in BoatVerdict's market data (10th, 50th, 90th percentile).
See Grumman values by model year →Are Grumman boats reliable?
The zero USCG recalls on record and aluminum construction point to a durable design with low failure risk. Most costs come from age related wear on 35 to 40 year old hulls, including rivet maintenance, transom wood if present, and cosmetic corrosion. Used market prices range from $1,895 to $4,500 with a $2,600 median, reflecting the affordable, no frills nature of the fleet.
Common problems to inspect on a used Grumman
- Leaking rivets and seams, especially at the bow and transom
- Transom wood rot if the boat has a wood backed transom
- Hull dents, creases, or soft spots from impact or beaching
- Corrosion or pitting on aluminum in saltwater or brackish environments
Grumman used-boat buyer's guide
What Grumman is on the used market
Grumman boats came out of the aircraft company's aluminum expertise after WWII, and the 5,000 registered hulls in our sample are dominated by canoes and small jon/utility boats from the 1950s–1990s. This is a legacy market: the marine division's nameplate has passed through Marathon/OMC history, and essentially every Grumman you'll see listed is decades old.
Known issues to inspect
Aircraft-grade stretch-formed aluminum is why these still float: the hulls outlast everything around them. Inspect for the age-appropriate items — loose or weeping rivets, keel wear-through from decades of beaching, crude patch repairs, and on square-stern models the transom wood (assume original and tired).
Canoes are the simplest used purchase in boating: look for hull deformation (oil-canning), cracked ribs, and seat/thwart condition. On powered jons, the ancient outboard usually isn't worth the hull it's bolted to — value the boat bare and treat any running engine as a bonus, not a priced asset.
Resale and value character
Grumman canoes are a genuine keep-forever asset with a stable collector-adjacent floor — a straight 17-footer has cost $400–900 for twenty years and will cost that in ten more. Jons and utilities trade purely on condition. Nothing here appreciates meaningfully, but nothing depreciates either; it's the rare corner of boating where you can't really get hurt.
Written by a BoatVerdict analyst · Updated 2026-06-11
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 (0)
No USCG recalls on file for Grumman.
USCG MIC entries (1)
Frequently asked questions
Are Grumman boats still made?
The Grumman marine division was sold decades ago and boats are no longer produced under that name. The used market is your only option, with most hulls dating from 1986 to 1991.
What are Grumman boats made of?
Grumman boats are made of welded or riveted aluminum, a material chosen for light weight, durability, and corrosion resistance. This construction is why many 40 year old hulls remain in service.
Are Grumman boats good for fishing?
Yes, Grumman jon boats and skiffs are simple, stable platforms for freshwater fishing and hunting. The shallow draft and open layouts work well for ponds, rivers, and marshes.
How much do used Grumman boats cost?
Used Grumman boats range from $1,895 to $4,500 based on 63 current listings, with a median of $2,600. Prices reflect basic features, age, and condition.
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