Fair market value can be very difficult to establish. Boat values can differ greatly depending on location and extreme changes in weather. For example hat reason, I recommend looking at everything you can, self educate yourself by shopping. After a while you will be able to spot what might be a good deal and what is way over priced to start. If you have any boating friends, ask them to come along. If your looking at larger boats with inboard engines and living quarters, then a survey is a must unless you possess those skills to evaluate that stuff. Smaller aluminum hull out board's are much easier to self evaluate. You will be far more satisfied if you end up overpaying for a really nice well maintained bost , than you will by getting a bargain price on something that needs lots of work to get running. But, you need to get out there and see for yourself what value means.
