Airboats for hunting, fishing, work and rescue commonly run 16 to 26 feet long and 7 to 9 feet wide. Size chart, size picker, trailer lengths, the Texas width limit and real 20×8 prices from the Patriot lot in Vidor, Texas.
What your airboat is worth comes from comparable boats, not a blue book. Real September 2026 listings from the Patriot lot, the factors that move airboat value, a comps worksheet, and how trade-in, consignment and cash offers compare.
New Patriot airboat builds run about $80,000 to $160,000 and up, and used boats on the Patriot lot list from $38,000 to $125,000. Texas and Louisiana tax, running costs and a first-year cost calculator.
Engine guides Diesel versus Gas Your annual hours settle this, not the argument at the ramp. Here is where each
Ask five airboaters what the best engine is and you’ll get five answers and at least one argument. The truth
Horsepower gets the attention, but torque, prop setup, hull size, drive system, and real-world load all affect how an airboat actually performs. This guide explains the difference between torque and horsepower so buyers can better compare airboat engines and avoid judging a boat by one number alone.
