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Grady White Sailfish 25 Value

Posted on 8/4/23 at 11:40 am
Posted by Hydrasports205
Baton Rouge, La.
Member since Oct 2009
12 posts
Posted on 8/4/23 at 11:40 am
Not trying to start a for sale thread here, but my dad has a Grady White 25 sailfish he's considering getting rid of. It hasn't been in the water in a while and has one engine that starts intermittently (seems to be a wiring issue). Outboards are twin 250 Yamahas - 2 cycle (not sure on the year but i think late 90s or early 2000's). What are y'alls thoughts on pricing or value for this thing? I know a good bit about bass boats, but neither he or I really know anything about the offshore market at this point.
Posted by Tangineck
Mandeville
Member since Nov 2017
2756 posts
Posted on 8/4/23 at 11:58 am to
Grady name will bring value. 2 stroke power and walk-around design will hurt value compared to center console. Is the transom solid? If the transom needs replacing you are talking major value degradation and your buyers market will be relegated to only those who are planning for a complete refurb and repower.
Posted by RichJ
The Land of the CoonAss
Member since Nov 2016
5070 posts
Posted on 8/4/23 at 12:43 pm to
quote:

What are y'alls thoughts on pricing


InB4 $350…

‘bout $3500…
Posted by Shexter
Prairieville
Member since Feb 2014
19186 posts
Posted on 8/4/23 at 12:58 pm to
Posted by Hydrasports205
Baton Rouge, La.
Member since Oct 2009
12 posts
Posted on 8/4/23 at 3:31 pm to
Yeah I figured the older engines will hurt it some, but the transom and boat in general is solid. He maintained it really well until around the time covid started, but they're getting up there a little in age now with some health stuff and he's ready to get it out of his yard.
Posted by kengel2
Team Gun
Member since Mar 2004
33520 posts
Posted on 8/4/23 at 3:35 pm to
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Boat Trader has them from $25,000-$30,000


So subtract about 5-10k if he wants it to actually sell.
Posted by Hydrasports205
Baton Rouge, La.
Member since Oct 2009
12 posts
Posted on 8/4/23 at 5:13 pm to
Yeah thats pretty much what i was thinking.
Posted by KemoSabe65
70605
Member since Mar 2018
6398 posts
Posted on 8/4/23 at 5:57 pm to
Never understood the value of GW, wood and rot isn’t value to me.
List at $15k and let it go to a good home.
Posted by Trevaylin
south texas
Member since Feb 2019
9684 posts
Posted on 8/4/23 at 7:55 pm to
24 year old motors means repair parts are no longer available. Any wood in the build would be suspect rot. check the mfg literature. built in aluminum tank concerns about pitting. Trailer axles/springs. Consider it a project boat. Probably require 50 thousand for new motors, 10 for general refurbishment and 10 for new electronics.
Posted by baldona
Florida
Member since Feb 2016
23407 posts
Posted on 8/4/23 at 10:54 pm to
You need to either put a little effort and probably a small chunk of money into getting everything working and either hope to find a smuck in love with some nostalgia of the boat or just plan on selling it quick. As said 2 smokes especially with even the hint of an issue will turn people away.
Posted by Hydrasports205
Baton Rouge, La.
Member since Oct 2009
12 posts
Posted on 8/5/23 at 11:24 am to
We're not remotely looking to get rich on it. The trailer's in great shape with brand new tires. My plan at the moment is to get the engines squared away and go from there.
Posted by Out da box
Member since Feb 2018
752 posts
Posted on 8/5/23 at 1:50 pm to
Go to boat trader.com… do advanced search for make and model nationally
Posted by Out da box
Member since Feb 2018
752 posts
Posted on 8/5/23 at 1:59 pm to
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