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Shamrock boats

Shamrock is a boat builder with a small US registry footprint of 53 hulls, most dating from the late 1980s through the late 1990s. The typical Shamrock is a 22 foot gasoline powered boat suited to buyers seeking an older, smaller vessel where condition depends heavily on prior owner maintenance. Zero USCG recalls on record.

Registered hulls55US registry
For sale now563$8K to $37K
Recalls0USCG / CPSC
Median length22 ftmostly gasoline

Shamrock used prices from our data

Median ask$15,00050 distinct boats
Middle half$9k to $20khalf of asks fall here
Listed now1817 states in the sample
Value change-4.6%per year of age
Ad down in 14 days39%of 13 we watched end
Newest dataNov 14, 2026last listing seen
$0$10k$20k$30k$40k1986: median $10k, 4 boats19861991: median $10k, 4 boats19911992: median $19k, 3 boats19921996: median $15k, 3 boats19961997: median $18k, 3 boats19971998: median $10k, 3 boats19982000: median $15k, 5 boats20002002: median $36k, 4 boats2002middle half of asksmedian ask
Show the numbers by model year
Model yearBoatsMiddle half of asksMedian ask
20081too few to show-
20062too few to show-
20051too few to show-
20024$29,000 to $37,500$36,000
20005$15,000 to $20,000$15,000
19992too few to show-
19983$9,000 to $12,500$10,000
19973$16,500 to $18,500$17,500
19963$10,500 to $21,000$15,000
19942too few to show-
19932too few to show-
19923$18,000 to $19,500$18,500
19914$7,500 to $11,000$10,000
19902too few to show-
19892too few to show-
19872too few to show-
19864$8,000 to $12,000$9,500
19851too few to show-
19821too few to show-
19811too few to show-
19801too few to show-
19731too few to show-

50 distinct Shamrock boats, listed now or since taken down, newest seen 2026-11-14. Asking prices, not sale prices. Value change per year of age is fitted on 35 boats with a known length, holding length constant. Shamrock values by model year.

Shamrock models we have the most data on

ModelBoats seenMedian askValue change a year
Shamrock 246 5 $37,500 -

Shamrock recalls and USCG accident records

USCG / TC recalls0builder-level
Accident records60USCG BARD, 1995-2021
Machinery failure7%of accident records

Of 60Shamrock boats in USCG accident records: fire or explosion 7%, flooding or swamping 3%, capsizing 0%, total loss 7%, at least one death 0%. Accident records reflect how and how much boats are used, not only how they are built. Only accidents above the USCG reporting threshold are recorded. Personal watercraft are left out.

Are Shamrock boats reliable?

With most Shamrock hulls now 26 to 42 years old, reliability is driven by maintenance history rather than original build quality. Gasoline engines dominate the registry (44 of 53 hulls), so expect the usual age related wear on fuel systems, ignition components, and cooling systems. The zero recall record suggests no systemic safety defects.

Common problems to inspect on a used Shamrock

  • Transom integrity on gasoline models from hull age and engine weight
  • Fuel system leaks and carburetor rebuilds on older gasoline engines
  • Electrical corrosion at switches, bilge pumps, and ignition components
  • Gelcoat crazing and hull blisters typical of fiberglass boats from the 1980s and 1990s

Registry footprint

Registered hulls (US sample) 55
Median length 22.0 ft
Most-registered model years 1996 (5), 1997 (5), 2000 (5), 1984 (4), 1988 (4), 1991 (4)
Fuel mix Gasoline 45 · Diesel 10

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 Shamrock.

USCG MIC entries (3)

Frequently asked questions

Are Shamrock boats still made?

The small US registry and absence of recent model years suggest Shamrock is no longer in active production. Most registered hulls date from 1984 to 2000.

What is the typical price range for a used Shamrock boat?

Pricing depends on condition and year, but expect lower values given the age of most hulls. A surveyor inspection is critical for boats this old to avoid buying deferred maintenance.

Do Shamrock boats have a good safety record?

Zero USCG recalls appear on record for Shamrock, indicating no documented systemic safety defects across the 53 registered US hulls.

What size are most Shamrock boats?

The median length is 22 feet, placing most Shamrock hulls in the small boat category suitable for day trips, fishing, and trailering.

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