Is it worth keeping original gas tank? 1985 Ranger bass boat

[JCaggie6]

I have a friend with the same boat who wants the tank. Thinking of selling my 85 Ranger, and was wondering if selling it with the original tank adds a measurable amount to the value of the boat.

 

[GA_Boater]

How much of the boat will you destroy to remove the tank? Some aren't so easy to take out and will cut the selling value.

Better yet - Sell your boat to your buddy. Tell him the trailer is worth the price. :smile:

 

[Scott Danforth]

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boat aint cars

not sure there is much appreciable value in a 34 year old boat much less one that has a questionable fuel tank.

 

[southkogs]

... if selling it with the original tank adds a measurable amount to the value of the boat.

This is going to sound obvious, so forgive that - if you're going to replace your gas tank before you sell, it's not a big deal. If you're going to try to sell the boat without a tank, it will make that a more difficult process and reduce the sale price of the boat.

 

[shrew]

You're going to remove your 23-year-old tank, sell it to your friend, then install a new tank and sell the boat? WHY???

Sell your boat, have your friend purchase and install his tank. The former makes absolutely no sense.

Typically a new tank is a selling point on older, larger boats. Particularly if they're cast or fiberglass. Aluminum tanks can oxidize and develop pin holes over time. I doubt you will recover any of the cost of parts and labor for the tank replacement.

Not sure why anyone would go through the trouble of INSTALLING a 23-year-old tank.

 

[GA_Boater]

I have a friend with the same boat who wants the tank. Thinking of selling my 85 Ranger, and was wondering if selling it with the original tank adds a measurable amount to the value of the boat.

Changed my mind - I don't think it makes much difference since the transom is mulch. Your $2000 boat is worth less than you paid after finding the rotted transom wood.