Jet Powerboat Values
Jet boats are no longer just an alternative—they’re a top choice in the popular 22- to 23-foot runabout category. These boats strike the perfect balance: large enough to handle big water and host a crowd, yet compact enough for trailering and storage. And now, they're gaining market dominance—with jet-powered models outselling traditional sterndrives in this segment.
Jet boats are gaining ground. Jet boats from manufacturers like Sea-Doo are overcoming outdated stigmas and proving themselves as a viable, often superior propulsion option. Here's why more boaters are choosing jet power:
1. Shallow Water Access & Enhanced Safety
Jet boats offer ultra-shallow draft—often around 12 inches—making them ideal for navigating skinny water without fear of damaging drive components. With no exposed propeller, jet boats are also safer for swimmers and skiers.
2. Superior Visibility & Acceleration
Jets plane quickly with minimal bow rise, giving captains better forward visibility compared to sterndrives that may block the horizon for several seconds. This quick acceleration also delivers an exciting, sporty ride.
3. Agile Handling
Jet boats are highly responsive, offering tight turns and nimble control. Their ability to redirect thrust instantly makes them a favorite for thrill-seekers and those who value maneuverability. Plus, with less aggressive banking, drivers feel more stable and in control.
Despite the advantages, jet boats do come with trade-offs—many of which are manageable with experience:
- Reverse & Neutral Limitations: Jets use a deflector bucket to mimic reverse and neutral, lacking the direct gear control found in sterndrives or inboards.
- Low-Speed Maneuvering: At idle or around the dock, jet propulsion can feel less precise without the aid of a rudder or skeg.
- Fuel Efficiency: Jet engines are slightly less fuel-efficient than their sterndrive counterparts, though the difference is minimal in real-world use.
While jet boats aren’t perfect, they’ve evolved into a serious contender in the recreational boating world. For those considering a 22- or 23-foot runabout, jet propulsion is no longer a compromise—it’s a smart, capable, and increasingly popular choice worth exploring.
Chaparral Vortex VR 203
Avg. Listing Price: $25,722
Chaparral Vortex VR 223
Avg. Listing Price: $45,805
Chaparral Vortex VRX 223
Avg. Listing Price: $38,028
Chaparral Vortex VRX 203
Avg. Listing Price: $35,804
Chaparral Vortex VRX 243
Avg. Listing Price: $50,997
Chaparral VR 223
Avg. Listing Price: $30,947
Chaparral Vortex VRX 2430
Avg. Listing Price: $60,559
Chaparral Vortex VR 243
Avg. Listing Price: $49,900
Scarab Larry-Smith 38
Avg. Listing Price: $249,950
Scarab III
Avg. Listing Price: $18,900
Scarab Meteor 5000
Avg. Listing Price: $160,000
Scarab Thunder 38
Avg. Listing Price: $66,000
Scarab AVS 38
Avg. Listing Price: $50,000
Scarab CCF 290
Avg. Listing Price: $4,575,000
Scarab Sport 352
Avg. Listing Price: $94,000
Scarab Tournament 35
Avg. Listing Price: $159,999
Scarab Sport 30
Avg. Listing Price: $70,000
Scarab 215
Avg. Listing Price: $34,150
Scarab 195
Avg. Listing Price: $30,423
Scarab HO Impulse 195
Avg. Listing Price: $27,250
Scarab HO Impulse 215
Avg. Listing Price: $45,011
Scarab HO 255
Avg. Listing Price: $50,716
Scarab HO 165
Avg. Listing Price: $19,396
Scarab 165
Avg. Listing Price: $26,470
Scarab HOImpulse 165
Avg. Listing Price: $23,995
Scarab HO Impulse
Avg. Listing Price: $53,900
Scarab 255
Avg. Listing Price: $81,988
Scarab HO 215
Avg. Listing Price: $34,995
Scarab HO Platinum 255
Avg. Listing Price: $55,950
Scarab HO Impulse Supercharged 165
Avg. Listing Price: $24,000
Scarab Platinum 195
Avg. Listing Price: $33,499
Scarab Impulse 255
Avg. Listing Price: $52,500
Scarab Impulse Wake 215
Avg. Listing Price: $54,745
Scarab Impulse Wake 255
Avg. Listing Price: $49,999
Scarab G 165
Avg. Listing Price: $17,200
Scarab HO Impulse 255
Avg. Listing Price: $46,633
Scarab Open 195
Avg. Listing Price: $24,989
Scarab HO 195
Avg. Listing Price: $28,996
Scarab HO Platinum 195
Avg. Listing Price: $34,950
Scarab SB HO Platinum 255
Avg. Listing Price: $59,999
Scarab Platinum 255
Avg. Listing Price: $59,900
Scarab HO Impulse Wake 255
Avg. Listing Price: $54,900
Scarab Impulse 195
Avg. Listing Price: $29,989
Scarab Open ID 195
Avg. Listing Price: $33,998
Scarab ID 165
Avg. Listing Price: $30,793
Scarab SBI ID 195
Avg. Listing Price: $38,463
Scarab ID 215
Avg. Listing Price: $57,853
Scarab Open ID 255
Avg. Listing Price: $89,091
Scarab Wake 255
Avg. Listing Price: $80,700
Scarab ID Wake 195
Avg. Listing Price: $54,248
Scarab Platinum SE 255
Avg. Listing Price: $79,000
Scarab SID 16
Avg. Listing Price: $19,900
Scarab ID 255
Avg. Listing Price: $82,828
Scarab G 195
Avg. Listing Price: $33,900
Scarab ID 195
Avg. Listing Price: $44,591
Scarab G 255
Avg. Listing Price: $55,450
Scarab ID Impulse 195
Avg. Listing Price: $38,118
Scarab ID Open 255
Avg. Listing Price: $60,000
Scarab ID 285
Avg. Listing Price: $142,890
Scarab ID Wake 285
Avg. Listing Price: $138,120
Scarab ID Impulse 255
Avg. Listing Price: $99,500
Scarab SBI 165
Avg. Listing Price: $26,999
Scarab ID Impact 215
Avg. Listing Price: $67,995
Scarab ID Wake 255
Avg. Listing Price: $103,999
Scarab 285
Avg. Listing Price: $129,984
Scarab SBI ID 255
Avg. Listing Price: $109,999
Scarab SBI Open 255
Avg. Listing Price: $89,990
Scarab SBI A24 195
Avg. Listing Price: $44,995
Scarab LE 215
Avg. Listing Price: $133,493
Scarab Open Wake ID 235
Avg. Listing Price: $101,249
Scarab SBI 285
Avg. Listing Price: $144,999
Scarab ID Wake 235
Avg. Listing Price: $111,249
Scarab Open 255
Avg. Listing Price: $99,219
Scarab SBI 195
Avg. Listing Price: $46,994
Scarab ID 235
Avg. Listing Price: $97,995
Scarab LX 215
Avg. Listing Price: $91,180
Scarab ID Wake 215
Avg. Listing Price: $65,999
Scarab SBI 215
Avg. Listing Price: $111,050
Scarab SE 215
Avg. Listing Price: $77,265
Scarab LX 255
Avg. Listing Price: $NaN
Scarab Open LX Wake 255
Avg. Listing Price: $148,825
Scarab LX Wake Open 235
Avg. Listing Price: $107,999
Scarab Open LX 255
Avg. Listing Price: $114,999
Scarab LX Wake 235
Avg. Listing Price: $119,301
Scarab LX Wake 255
Avg. Listing Price: $143,433
Scarab LX 235
Avg. Listing Price: $92,080
Scarab LX 195
Avg. Listing Price: $67,499
Scarab SE 195
Avg. Listing Price: $51,999
Scarab Open SE 235
Avg. Listing Price: $79,999
Scarab SB 255
Avg. Listing Price: $139,649
Scarab Open LX Wake 235
Avg. Listing Price: $113,666
Scarab LX 285
Avg. Listing Price: $203,240
Scarab SE 255
Avg. Listing Price: $99,999
Scarab Open SE 255
Avg. Listing Price: $92,999
Scarab Open LX 235
Avg. Listing Price: $NaN
Scarab LX 165
Avg. Listing Price: $44,999
Scarab SB OLX 255
Avg. Listing Price: $138,370
Scarab SB LX 235
Avg. Listing Price: $109,680
Scarab SB OW 235
Avg. Listing Price: $123,443
Scarab SE 235
Avg. Listing Price: $93,093
Scarab SBI 255
Avg. Listing Price: $116,745
Scarab LX Wake 285
Avg. Listing Price: $NaN
Yamaha Boats SX 230
Avg. Listing Price: $16,250
Yamaha Boats AR 210
Avg. Listing Price: $35,420
Yamaha Boats AR HO 230
Avg. Listing Price: $23,686
Yamaha Boats SX 210
Avg. Listing Price: $25,515
Yamaha Boats AR 230
Avg. Listing Price: $23,262
Yamaha Boats SX HO 230
Avg. Listing Price: $23,413
Yamaha Boats Ltd 242
Avg. Listing Price: $36,980
Yamaha Boats S Ltd 242
Avg. Listing Price: $50,927
Yamaha Boats AR 240
Avg. Listing Price: $43,227
Yamaha Boats SX 24
Avg. Listing Price: $29,995
Yamaha Boats AR HO 240
Avg. Listing Price: $34,500
Yamaha Boats AR HO
Avg. Listing Price: $45,450
Yamaha Boats SX 190
Avg. Listing Price: $34,446
Yamaha Boats AR 190
Avg. Listing Price: $39,163
Yamaha Boats SX 192
Avg. Listing Price: $21,028
Yamaha Boats S Ltd Audio
Avg. Listing Price: $39,998
Yamaha Boats AR 192
Avg. Listing Price: $25,678
Yamaha Boats AR 240 HO
Avg. Listing Price: $37,995
Yamaha Boats SX 240
Avg. Listing Price: $40,662
Yamaha Boats E Ltd 242
Avg. Listing Price: $57,180
Yamaha Boats EX 242
Avg. Listing Price: $55,694
Yamaha Boats SE Ltd 242
Avg. Listing Price: $53,532
Yamaha Boats S 242
Avg. Listing Price: $49,995
Yamaha Boats SX 195
Avg. Listing Price: $40,389
Yamaha Boats S Ltd 212
Avg. Listing Price: $52,850
Yamaha Boats AR 195
Avg. Listing Price: $45,247
Yamaha Boats S Ltd
Avg. Listing Price: $55,000
Yamaha Boats SE 275
Avg. Listing Price: $124,841
Yamaha Boats S 195
Avg. Listing Price: $49,478
Yamaha Boats SE 242
Avg. Listing Price: $53,800
Yamaha Boats S 212
Avg. Listing Price: $54,000
Yamaha Boats SE 252
Avg. Listing Price: $91,900
Yamaha Boats S 252
Avg. Listing Price: $91,695
Yamaha Boats SE 212
Avg. Listing Price: $56,000
Yamaha Boats AR 250
Avg. Listing Price: $73,573
Yamaha Boats AR S 195
Avg. Listing Price: $37,500
Yamaha Boats AR 220
Avg. Listing Price: $57,863
Yamaha Boats SE 222
Avg. Listing Price: $76,750
Yamaha Boats SX 220
Avg. Listing Price: $53,547
Yamaha Boats TX A-AAG 1900
Avg. Listing Price: $39,749
Yamaha Boats TP1800B-AAG
Avg. Listing Price: $44,049
Yamaha Boats SX 250
Avg. Listing Price: $68,920
Yamaha Boats S 222
Avg. Listing Price: $74,429
Yamaha Boats BXT E-BBG 1900
Avg. Listing Price: $75,449
Yamaha Boats S Audio 222
Avg. Listing Price: $74,849
Yamaha Boats TP CBAP 1800
Avg. Listing Price: $50,299
Yamaha Boats FSH Sport H 255
Avg. Listing Price: $106,828
Yamaha Boats BXT FBG 1900
Avg. Listing Price: $71,449
Yamaha Boats S Audio 252
Avg. Listing Price: $92,449