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Looking to buy a boat but...........
Posted on 10/26/10 at 9:24 pm
Posted on 10/26/10 at 9:24 pm
Not sure how to find the true value of a used boat. Have used NADAGUIDES.COM but it hard to narrow down to what if found in ads. Any advice?
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Posted on 10/26/10 at 9:38 pm to Daygo85
What kind of boat are you looking for.
Posted on 10/26/10 at 9:43 pm to Daygo85
quote:
it hard to narrow down to what if found in ads
not really. price the hull and the engine and that is what you go off of
Posted on 10/26/10 at 10:09 pm to Daygo85
Just depends on the type of boat and the year.
Posted on 10/27/10 at 8:37 am to Daygo85
quote:
Any advice?
Price the boat new. Take the age of boat times pi and subtract from new price, there's your offer.
Posted on 10/27/10 at 9:49 am to Chad504boy
DUDE in this economy tell them what you will pay for it.Get a few you like and bargain with them.If your looking for a saltwater rig look everywhere in the boats hull for neglect.Get a compression test done on motor,make sure yu check the trailer out very well.
Posted on 10/27/10 at 9:53 am to Daygo85
Definitely the right time of year to buy a saltwater boat. Many people have them parked for the winter and may be looking for money to spend on hunting season. In the current market you should be able to low ball them by a few thousand off of NADA.
Look for cracks in the gelcoat, inspect the transom, make sure all electrical is working etc. Also like others said, electronics don't really add that much unless you are talking about a $5k ray marine radar/gps/sonar in dash flat screen setup.
Look for cracks in the gelcoat, inspect the transom, make sure all electrical is working etc. Also like others said, electronics don't really add that much unless you are talking about a $5k ray marine radar/gps/sonar in dash flat screen setup.
Posted on 10/27/10 at 10:08 am to bayoudude
Can you deal on a new boat like you deal on a car? Do dealers come down much?
This post was edited on 10/27/10 at 10:15 am
Posted on 10/27/10 at 10:11 am to Daygo85
Bust
Out
Another
Thousand
Out
Another
Thousand
Posted on 10/27/10 at 10:12 am to Tchefuncte Tiger
I have never bought a new one but I don't see why not it works that way on RV's i have bought two of those new.
Posted on 10/27/10 at 9:00 pm to CajunFootball
Posted on 10/28/10 at 7:24 am to bayoudude
First off, if your going to buy, do it now! My suggestion is that you DO NOT buy a new boat! The economy sucks and people just want them out of their yards! Also, people who can't hold in to them fish oooooone last summer then sell. Price the boat brand new, then get there opening price. Start by low balling the shite out of em! Slowly work up, I know people who've gotten awsome boats for nothing! Good luck
Posted on 10/28/10 at 8:10 am to tigertime84
no it is not
Posted on 10/28/10 at 8:33 am to Daygo85
quote:No.
Ok.......is this a good deal:
Express
quote:How can you tell? There's no price and no model given that I saw.
This is a good deal Nitro
Posted on 10/28/10 at 12:42 pm to bendellee
I have a 1999 16ft x 56in Camo Duracraft with a 50 hp Johnson. Rig runs great. I added a stereo CD system, speakers, rod holders and many extra's. I love the boat just never get to use it. Thinking about selling it. The boat is really clean. Great paint job. 
Posted on 10/28/10 at 2:43 pm to bendellee
quote:
There's no price and no model given that I saw.
Nitro Bass boat
14500 gets you a Nitro 482 in Mint to excellent condition Nitro bass boat. Bought in 2007 but a 2006 model. Shed kept. Prolly only 40 hrs on the motor, just getting broken in. Dont have time to use 2 boats so selling this one. School work and other obligations getting in the way. email me W******3@selu.edu Thanks you want be disappointed. More pics on request. Free 200 dollar boat cover included and full tank of Gas
There's a price, model and year.
Posted on 10/28/10 at 3:03 pm to cdaniel76
I missed it.
Posted on 10/28/10 at 3:15 pm to Daygo85
quote:
Ok.......is this a good deal:
No, keep looking though. You'll eventually find a good deal on an Xpress or similar boat (G3, Alumnacraft, SeaArc, Bass Tracker, etc). They have thousands of them out there. I have two cousins that got great deals on Xpress boats.
One was a 2005 Xpress 18ft Bass boat with a 90 Yamaha 4 stroke, bought in 2008 for $8500.
The other was a 2003 Xpress 20ft bass with a Yamaha 150 4 stroke, bought in 2007 for $10,000.
Posted on 10/28/10 at 3:22 pm to Slickback
2005 Xpress Bass 17ft, 115 Yamaha, $12k
2005 Xpress 20' CC, 120 Johnson, $10,500
Both of these look like they are pretty good deals and you can almost count on knocking at least $500 off each.
2005 Xpress 20' CC, 120 Johnson, $10,500
Both of these look like they are pretty good deals and you can almost count on knocking at least $500 off each.
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