Nauticstar boats
Nauticstar builds gas powered center consoles and bay boats, primarily in the 21 foot range, with over 4,200 hulls registered in the US. The brand targets inshore and near coastal fishing buyers seeking a production built platform at a mid market price point. The fleet skews recent, with most registered hulls from 2014 to 2019.
Nauticstar used price range
From 16 live listings in BoatVerdict's market data (10th, 50th, 90th percentile).
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The USCG recall record shows 1 incident across 4,273 registered hulls, a low rate that suggests minimal systemic quality issues. Ownership cost on a used Nauticstar is driven by outboard maintenance, trailer condition, and any hull or deck core damage from water intrusion. Most hulls are gas powered, so fuel system condition and ethanol related corrosion warrant close inspection.
Common problems to inspect on a used Nauticstar
- Transom integrity and stringer attachment at the outboard mounting area
- Soft deck sections indicating core saturation from leaking hatches or hardware
- Fuel tank condition and ethanol corrosion in the gas fuel system
- Console and helm electronics exposed to saltwater spray or standing water
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
100007N4/16/2010HULL ID NUMBER
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Frequently asked questions
Are Nauticstar boats reliable?
The brand has a low USCG recall rate, with 1 recall across over 4,200 registered hulls. Most quality issues on used Nauticstars stem from maintenance and saltwater exposure rather than factory defects.
What is the resale value of a Nauticstar boat?
Current used listings show a median price of $49,000, with a range from $37,977 to $61,000 across 67 active boats. Resale value holds best on well maintained hulls with documented service history and no core damage.
What size are most Nauticstar boats?
The median registered hull is 21 feet, with the fleet concentrated in the center console and bay boat segment. Nearly all Nauticstars are gas powered, suited for inshore and near coastal use.
What years are best for buying a used Nauticstar?
The most common registered years are 2014 to 2019, representing the bulk of the available used fleet. These recent hulls benefit from modern outboard efficiency and updated console layouts, but long term reliability data is still emerging.
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