Harris Kayot
The Harris Kayot is a 24-foot boat, with model years from 1992 to 2005 in the listings we track. Across 23 listings we have observed (model years 1992–2005), the median asking price is $6,500, with most boats asking $4,500 to $10,000.
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 23 sellers are asking, which is the number you are actually negotiating against.
22 priced listings across 7 states. Enough for a range, not enough to be precise about any single year.
Method: Asking prices from active listings, de-duplicated so a re-posted boat counts once (84 raw listings collapsed to 23 distinct boats). Quartiles, not averages, so one outlier cannot move the band. Rounded to $500.
Coverage: Model years 1992–2005, 7 states, 13 metro areas. New-boat listings excluded.
Sources: BoatVerdict market observations (craigslist) · US state vessel registries (1,055 registered Harris hulls)
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The BoatVerdict take
- BoatVerdict listing data
Supply is concentrated: our 23 listings came from only 7 states, led by MI. Expect a smaller buyer pool at resale, and budget for transport if the right boat is not local.
- Recall (USCG/CPSC)
5 federal recall campaigns on file touch this builder. Check the specific hull against the recall list below before you put money down; remedies are free but only if the work was actually done.
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.
Harris Kayot prices by model year
| Model year | Listings | Typical asking range | Median asking | Relative |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2002 | 3 | 2 priced — too few to publish a range | — | |
| 2001 | 2 | 2 priced — too few to publish a range | — | |
| 2000 | 5 | $4,000 – $10,000 | $4,500 | |
| 1998 | 3 | $5,500 – $7,000 | $6,500 | |
| 1992 | 3 | $5,000 – $6,500 | $6,000 |
Asking prices from active listings we observed, not sold prices. No public source publishes US used-boat transaction prices; anyone showing you "sold" data for this market is estimating it. Years with fewer than 3 priced listings show the count only.
Method: Median and quartiles per model year, computed only where at least 3 priced listings exist for that year.
Sources: BoatVerdict market observations
Recalls affecting Harris
5 federal recall campaigns on file. Recalls are issued against hull-identification ranges, so a campaign listed here may or may not cover the specific boat you are looking at — check the HIN. Remedies are free from the builder, but only if the work was actually performed, and there is no central database that proves it was.
- ⚠ Recall
950101S8/16/1995VENTILATION - BLOWER
- ⚠ Recall
960067S7/30/1996LABEL - BLOWER WARNING
- ⚠ Recall
000248T11/21/2000KILL SWITCH MAY NOT WORK
- ⚠ Recall
06R1915S1/26/2007VENTILATION; EXHAUST SYSTEM
- ⚠ Recall
08R2736SVENTILATION
Method: Matched to the builder by normalized company name and MIC. A campaign is shown when it touches this builder; the model and year columns say how narrowly it applies.
Sources: US Coast Guard recall database · CPSC recalls
Harris Kayot specifications
| Length (median listed) | 24.0 ft | Our listing data |
|---|---|---|
| Model years traded | 1992–2005 | Our listing data |
| Harris hulls in US registries | 1,055 | TX + NY open data |
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 Harris Kayot
- On the older hulls, core moisture is the deal-breaker: sound the transom and the deck with a plastic mallet, and treat any soft or dull-sounding area as a survey-stopper rather than a bargaining chip. We observe listings back to 1992, so boats over 34 years old are actively traded in 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 Kayot listings. It is not a generic pre-purchase checklist, and it does not replace a surveyor.
What a Kayot costs to own
$3,500 – $9,000 per year
- 24 ft hull, the median observed length for this model
- Freshwater berth, based on where most listings we see are located (MI)
- 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
This is a modelled band, not observed spend. Real cost swings hard on where you keep the boat and how much you use it.
Method: The same ownership-cost model BoatVerdict's paid Deal Report uses: boat class and length set the base band, then saltwater berth and size adjust it.
Sources: BoatVerdict ownership-cost model
Where Kayots are for sale
- MI 8
- IN 6
- TX 3
- NC 2
- CA 2
- FL 1
- MN 1
Counts of distinct boats we observed per state, from 23 listings in 13 metro areas. We publish the distribution, not the listings themselves.
What else buyers cross-shop
- Harris Cruiser 230
- Yamaha 242 Limited S
- Yamaha AR240
- Sea Ray 240 Sundeck
- Sea Ray 240 Sundancer
- Rinker 232
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.
Harris Kayot FAQ
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Looking at a Harris Kayot for sale?
Paste the listing and we will score that specific boat against everything on this page: asking price versus our observed range, engine and hours risk, the known issues for its model year, and a negotiation position. The verdict is free.
Get the free verdict →No account needed. The paid Deal Report is optional and comes after.