Question 1

How much does a used Sea Pro 172 Bay cost?

Accepted Answer

Right now US Marine Connection shows three priced Sea Pro 172 Bay listings, with asking prices from $29,977 to $39,977 and a median asking price of $34,977. Those are asking prices, not what anyone paid. The spread reflects a mix of new and used boats: the lower end is a used 2023, while the higher asks are brand new 2026 models with Suzuki outboards.

Question 2

What years of the 172 Bay are for sale?

Accepted Answer

The current listings run from 2023 to 2026. In practice that means one used 2023 boat and new 2026 examples, all rigged with a single Suzuki outboard. There are only three approved priced listings at the moment, so the year range is narrow. All three have photos, so you can see the actual boat rather than stock imagery before you call.

Question 3

How many hours is typical on a used 172 Bay?

Accepted Answer

There is not enough data here to call anything typical. Most of the current listings are new 2026 boats, so hours do not apply. The one used example, a 2023, lists 75 engine hours in its description. With a sample that small, ask the seller directly for an hour reading and a service history, and confirm it against the engine gauge when you inspect the boat.

Question 4

What should I check before buying a used 172 Bay?

Accepted Answer

With a 2023 boat in the mix, focus on the Suzuki outboard: verify the hour reading, ask for service records, and check the lower unit, prop and steering. Look over the hull and deck for stress cracks, test the livewell, pumps, bilge and all electronics, and inspect the trailer if one is included. Since the listings describe inshore and shallow-water use, check for skeg and lower-unit wear.

Question 5

What features come on the 172 Bay?

Accepted Answer

Going only by what the descriptions state: it is a center console bay boat around 17 feet LOA with a beam near 7 feet 2 or 3 inches, powered by a single gas Suzuki outboard rated 90 or 115 HP depending on the boat. Sellers describe it as a versatile inshore fishing boat with shallow-water capability in a compact, easy-to-manage package. Other equipment is not spelled out, so ask for a full list.

Question 6

Is the 172 Bay good for inshore fishing?

Accepted Answer

That is exactly how the listings position it. The descriptions call it a premium inshore fishing boat and a versatile bay boat with shallow-water capability, built for anglers and families in a compact size. The center console layout, roughly 17-foot length and single Suzuki outboard fit protected bays, flats and creeks. Nothing in the listings supports offshore use, so treat it as an inshore and nearshore boat.

Question 7

Where can I find a 172 Bay for sale near me?

Accepted Answer

All three 172 Bay listings on US Marine Connection are in Bradenton, Florida, and all three include photos. There are no other cities showing this model at the moment. If you are not close to the Gulf coast of Florida, plan on travel or arranging your own transportation, and check back later since the listed inventory changes as boats come and go.

Question 8

How does the 172 Bay compare to the Sea Pro 245 FLXR Sandbar?

Accepted Answer

They serve different budgets and missions. The 172 Bay lists at $29,977 to $39,977, median $34,977, in years 2023 to 2026, and is described as a compact inshore bay boat with a single Suzuki outboard. The 245 FLXR Sandbar has three listings at $129,977 to $149,977, median $149,977, in years 2026 to 2027. Beyond price and year, the listings do not give enough detail for a feature-by-feature comparison.

Sea Pro 172 Bay: Prices, Years & Buyer Questions