You won't have any second thoughts with these new value-priced boats.

Admit it. You're a coupon cutter. Rebate seeker. Thrifty shopper. There's nothing wrong with wanting to stretch your dollar as far as it'll go, but in boating, that can sometimes be a difficult task. Spring on a high-end motor or chug along at speed-bump speed? Chip in for the seating options, or take a crammed crew for a cruise? Fortunately, there are a number of boats out there that won't make you choose between comfort and savings. Get a good deal, and, more importantly, just what you need with these 20 new 2004 bargain boats less than $20,000.

The stylish Stingray 185L wears many hats for your boating needs.

Coolest Feature The helm comes loaded with a Dino Italian wheel, backlit instruments, digital hourmeter and 12-volt receptacle for charging your electronics gear.

Families Will Love The fully integrated non-skid swim platform, large enough to gear up for watersports.

Top Amenities Floor storage with over-sized door, insulated ice box, locking glove box, multi-step boarding ladder and performance notched transom.

Best Reason to Buy The Stingray 185L can do a little bit of everything with a versatile list of features.

Graham Garrison
Boating World Magazine

The Stingray 185LX was one of 20 boats featured in this article about new 2004 bargain boats less than $20,000.