Boats For Sale Spicer's Boat City

Want to have your pick? Then be sure to stop by Spicer's Boat City in Houghton Lake, where we have one of Michigan's largest selection of Boats for sale! We proudly serve Bay City, Flint, and Detroit, MI. Stop by and find the perfect New or Used Boat for your needs today!

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Some people choose to enjoy a body of water from its shore, gazing out at the lake or ocean while remaining solidly on terra firma. Other, more intrepid souls, want to be out in the waves on their own boat. If you’re in the latter category, then you’re just our type of person, and we want to help you find the boat of your dreams for all your marine adventures. Spicer's Boat City in Houghton Lake, Michigan, is your local boat dealer, so we’ve gathered together a little more information about boats to help you decide on the right model for you.

What Size?

The size of your boat depends on two main factors: one, how many people you plan to take on an average voyage, and two, where you think you’ll spend most of your time boating. 

If you want to boat by yourself or with a few others on a small fishing excursion, you really won’t need a lot of extra space, and a small aluminum fishing boat might serve your needs perfectly. However, if you wish to take friends and family on a day-long cruise, you’ll want room for everyone to spread out and be comfortable. You might even want a swim platform, a T-top shelter, a head (bathroom) or a galley (kitchen). Overnight excursions will require sleeping berths in a cabin.

Next, you should consider the bodies of water you’re likely to frequent. Are you looking to cruise around a small, calm lake or lazy river? Smaller boats are best. Do you want to fish in the shallows? Then look into boats with a flat hull that won’t run you aground. Do you dream of venturing into the open ocean? You’ll need to find a bigger boat with a V-shaped hull capable of cutting through choppy waters and high tides, and you’ll probably want a sheltered area to retreat from ocean spray, high winds and hot sun. Think carefully about where you want to boat and narrow down your choice accordingly.

Activities

Another important consideration when buying a boat is what you plan to do with it. If you love watersports, you’ll want a sturdy wake boat capable of generating the large wakes you need for waterskiing and other endeavors. If you’re a fisher, then you want a boat that can take you to either the depths for deep water fishing or coast along the bank for shallow water fishing. You may also want some accessories unique to fishing boats like livewells and rod holders.

For entertaining, yachts and pontoons are popular choices owing to their plethora of amenities and ample space for lots of passengers. Pontoon boats are particularly good for entertaining because of their wide decks and stable hulls. Whatever you want to do will dictate the type of boat you need. Ready to choose a boat that will take you anywhere you want to go, be it lake, river or ocean? Drop by our dealership in Houghton Lake today to check out our selection of new and used boats for sale. Spicer’s Boat City proudly serves all of Michigan, including the cities of Bay City, Flint, and Detroit.