Tuesday, November 10, 2026 · Customer reviews of US businesses
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Boat Trader is the leading online marketplace in the United States for buying and selling new and used boats. Available at BoatTrader.com, the marketplace connects boat buyers with private sellers, dealers, brokers, manufacturers, and marine businesses across the country.Founded in 1991 as a weekly print classifieds publication, Boat Trader expanded online in 1996 through BoatTraderOnline.com. Today, BoatTrader.com helps buyers discover thousands of new and used boats for sale, research boat types and brands, compare models, find dealers and marine services, explore financing options, and connect directly with sellers across the United States.For sellers, Boat Trader provides advertising solutions for both private owners and marine professionals, helping connect their listings with one of the largest audiences of active boat shoppers in the United States.Boat Trader is owned and operated by Boats Group, a global leader in online boating marketplaces.
Boat Trader (boattrader.com) has 438 customer reviews on The Fair Hearing, with an average rating of 3.0 out of 5.
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We did sell the boat throught Boat Trader but we has similar interets/activity just using Marketplcae. We actually had offers from people both sites on the same day.
By Jennifer B.
Response from Boat Trader· Jun 30, 2026
Thanks for sharing, Jennifer! Congratulations on your boat sale.
For context, I was selling a $6000 boat. I Received more contacts via Facebook Marketplace (free) than I did through Boat Trader. Ultimately sold to a Facebook Marketplace contact. No complaints about Boat Trader, per se, just the free service was actually more valuable.
By Todd S.
Response from Boat Trader· Jun 30, 2026
Thank you for sharing your experience selling your boat, and for giving Boat Trader a try. Buyer activity can vary by boat type, price point, and location. Lower-priced boats sometimes see more traction on free, high-volume platforms like Facebook Marketplace, while Boat Trader tends to draw buyers who are further along in a more serious, boat-specific search. We appreciate the honest feedback, and congratulations on selling your boat.
Expensive and not one good lead or potential buyer.
By Edward S.
Response from Boat Trader· Jun 26, 2026
Hi Edward, we offer a variety of tools and resources to help sellers maximize their listing, including pricing guidance, listing enhancements, and best practices for photos and descriptions to help attract interested buyers. If your listing is still active, we'd welcome the opportunity to review it with you and offer suggestions that may help improve its visibility and engagement.
did not dislike just frustrated with owners not being able to be contacted on the online poirtal... constant and repeated red inked somethings wrongwith your email/or the web is down message from my computer, the library computer and my neighbors computer, over and over with no contact ever made after a 4-5 day attempt.... the system simply does not work ! weeks worth
By whazammo
Response from Boat Trader· Jun 26, 2026
Thank you for sharing your feedback. We're sorry to hear about the difficulties you experienced when trying to contact sellers. We'd like to better understand what happened. If you're able, please email us at [email protected] with any screenshots of the error message you received so our team can investigate further. If you haven't already, our Customer Support team is also happy to help troubleshoot issues like this. You can reach them at 1-866-373-5602.
Nothing special. Old boat hard to sell
By Paul
Response from Boat Trader· Jun 26, 2026
While older boats can sometimes take longer to sell, there are many buyers specifically searching for classic and older models on Boat Trader using our search filters. If you're still looking to sell, our Price Checker tool can help you price your boat competitively, and our team is always happy to share listing best practices to help your boat stand out and reach interested buyers.
Nothing specific… process worked as anticipated.
By Alex
Response from Boat Trader· Jun 25, 2026
Thanks for taking the time to share, Alex. We're glad you had a good experience with our marketplace.
I didn’t get my buyer through boat trader. I got lousy tire kickers who wanted to trade my jet ski for their 4 wheeler or try to buy my jet ski at wholesale price. I consigned with a lical dealer and sold it in a week.
By Douglas K.
Response from Boat Trader· Jun 26, 2026
Hi Douglas, we're disappointed to hear that was the experience you had. Our marketplace is designed to connect sellers with a dedicated audience of boating and personal watercraft enthusiasts, and many buyers and sellers successfully complete transactions through our platform each day. If a listing isn't generating the level or quality of interest expected, our team is always happy to provide guidance on listing optimization and best practices to help improve visibility and engagement.
No action from BT ad. Sold through Craigslist
By Randall St J.
Response from Boat Trader· Jun 24, 2026
Hi Randall, While we're sorry to hear that Boat Trader did not contribute more directly to your sale, our team is always available to provide guidance on listing optimization, photos, pricing, and other best practices that can help increase buyer engagement. We also offer a variety of tools and features designed to help connect sellers with a dedicated audience of active boat shoppers. We appreciate you giving Boat Trader a try and taking the time to share your experience.
