Did I do ok?

[Ludel P]

I just bought this 1973 15' Astroglass With a 45 hp Chrysler.Foot control elect.troleing motor All in new condition for $2000. So did I pay too much???

 

[JasonJ]

Re: Did I do ok?

If you do not have to do anything but regular maintenance, if you can just take her down to the lake and go, then you did alright. If you paid $2000 and have to do a ton of work, then you did not do alright. You probably could have found a cheaper boat, but if everything is in excellent condition $2000 is a drop in the bucket compared to a new boat of equivelant size.

 

[boatingfool]

Re: Did I do ok?

I always wondered if I payed to much when I bought used stuff from people.until I heard this:<br /><br />If you are happy with what you bought then you did not pay to much.<br /><br />I like that thought.<br /><br />So what if you paid more than the next guy would have. If you feel like you walked away with a good deal then you did.<br /><br />Unless the guy was hiding something from you .Which in that case it wasnt your fault.<br /><br />BTW ,<br /> I'm not saying you paid to much.<br />To be honest ,I dont know.<br />Used boat prices vary so much from different areas of the country it is hard to nail down a firm "fair" price.<br /><br />Look around at other boats for sale in your area of approx year, size and power and compare what they are asking to what you paid.

 

[roscoe]

Re: Did I do ok?

I wouldn't have paid more than $1999 for that boat. So you paid $1 too much. But my neighbor would have paid $2300, so I guess you got a deal.<br /><br />If you got what you want, it works, and serves your needs, then go make some waves and have fun. <br /><br />Oh, and don't forget the plug.

 

[steelespike]

Re: Did I do ok?

Get yourself a manual and give your motor a lot of tlc.

 

[Ludel P]

Re: Did I do ok?

Hey ,Thanks a couple grand worth Boaters.I didn't expect such a large and prompt reply.This seems to be a good info spot.I'm sure I'll have a hundred more questions.Yea I like the boat just fine.It's quite a step up from what I was getting wet in.I took it straight to the water and it launched,ran and loaded real nice.Didn't catch any fish but I was busy haveing fun trying out my new old boat.Its a bass boat so its a little breezy,but I'm looking for a top? enclosure?Something to keep the wind chill down.My next bass boat will have a cuddy cabin,as soon as I wear this one out in about 10 years.Right??Thanks again everyone.Catch you one later..

 

[Valv]

Re: Did I do ok?

LudelP, I would say don't look back !! It's kinda with most used or sometimes new items. If you look back after you purchase, you'll always find a better deal, but you'll never buy.<br /><br />I was in the computer sales for few years, and I had same concept for my customers, you've got a deal...don't look anymore at flyers and offers, just enjoy what you have, you'll be happier, especially with computers, which change model and price 15 minutes after you exit the store.<br /><br />Even people with $ 3,000,000.00 100ft yachts are jealous of next in line, they might have gotten a better deal or they might be a better boat.<br /><br />If you are happy with your purchase, jut take it for a nice ride and start enjoying it.