At Greenville Marine & Sport Center, we are your local boat, motor, and trailer dealer. For over 49 years, we’ve been serving Pitt and Beaufort counties and Eastern North Carolina. We offer many brands of boats and engines, and our experienced sales and service staff is excited to help you buy a new or used boat.
If you’re looking to buy a boat, you’re probably already thinking of which type of boat is the right boat for you. This can be a hard decision, especially given the numerous choices of boats available out there. DiscoverBoating.com has a great Boat Finder, where you can help narrow down some choices of the kind of boat you want.
If you think you might want a recreational boat, it’s a good idea to become familiar with different types of boats (if you haven’t already). From Discover Boating, here are the most popular types of boats:
All-Purpose Fishing Boats – If you like to cast for everything from bass to trout, you need a fishing boat with maximum versatility.
Aluminum Fishing Boats – Light, easy to transport, and rugged, aluminum fishing boats are incredibly popular among a wide range of anglers.
Bass Boats – These highly-specialized fishing machines are the ultimate when targeting bass in the plans.
Bay Boats/Flats Boats – Light tackle and fly anglers honing their skills will be attracted to these types of boats.
Bowriders – Joy-rides with the family, watersports, and trips to the beach are all in store when you have a bowrider.
Cabin Cruisers – When you want to cruise in luxury, a cabin cruiser fits the bill.
Center Consoles – Saltwater anglers in particular love the fishing flexibility a center console provides.
Cuddy Cabins – Cuddy cabin boats let you enjoy the open air and sunshine, while still providing some shelter when you need it.
Deck Boats – Maximizing interior volume and seating is what these boats are all about, so you can invite a big crew aboard.
Dinghies – Whether you need transportation from the dock to a mooring or a mini-boat to gunkhole around in, a dinghy will do the job.
Fish-and-Ski – You’re an angler who also enjoys water skiing and wakeboarding? Then this might be the right pick for you.
High Performance Boats – If you feel the need for speed, a high performance boat can’t be beat.
Inflatables – Whether you have a specific need for an inflatable boat or you just want a watercraft you can deflate and stow under the couch, there are plenty of inflatables to choose from.
Jet Boats – Sporty and no propeller—what’s not to like?
Motor Yachts/Power Cruisers – When you want a boat that puts you squarely in the lap of luxury, a motor yacht/cruiser is the way to go.
Multi-Hull Powerboats – Some boaters believe that two hulls are better than one, and multi-hull powerboats are their top pick.
Personal Watercrafts (PWCs) – Get a personal watercraft, and you’d better get ready for a serious adrenaline rush.
Pontoon Boats – Modern pontoon boats are a whole lot more than mere party barges.
Sailboats – Become one with the watery world and harness the wind, with a new sailboat.
Ski Boats/Wake Boats – If watersports are your thing, a ski, wake, or surf boat will get the party started.
Sportfishing Yachts – Few fishing challenges are as intense as hunting for big-game sportfish, and few boats are as ideal for tackling that challenge as sportfishing yachts.
Trawlers – When you believe half the adventure is in getting there, a trawler will be perfect for the voyage.
Walkarounds – Fishing, weekending, and cruising can all be in the mix, if you own a walkaround boat.
If you’re looking to buy a new or used boat, look no further! We’re here to help you make the best decision for you and your future boating life. Check out our boat inventory and let us know what catches your eye.
We are located at 3600 Greenville Boulevard in Greenville, NC. To contact our boat shop, please call (252) 758-5938. To contact our outdoor shop, please call (252) 758-5945. Come by and see us from 8:30 am to 5:30 pm Monday through Friday, or 8:30 am to 12:30 pm on Saturday. We can’t wait to work with you!