value of boat

[OnTheWaterNow]

Hello to all,
I have had this boat for 2 years I have done a lot of work to it. Runs great no problems what so ever.This is what it is.
1981 astroglass140 15 footer 1995 mariner 50 hp powertilt/trim 2008 minkota 56lb thrust
new carpet
new seats
new powertilt/trim
new steringwheel
2 live wells
2 batteries
Lowrance X85 fish/depth/temp/dist/speed
new rpm tach
trailer redone top to bottom
new paint
new rims/tires
new lights/wires
new bearings/bearing buddies
new winch
Question is I have a chance to get a bigger boat what would this boat be worth? my only thing is this boat i have is in top working order flawless every time out. i use it four or five times a week.dont want to try and rip anybody off but want a fair price for it because i know this boat well.Thanks for any help.

 

[tashasdaddy]

Re: value of boat

you are not going to like what i have to say.
"1981 astroglass140 15 footer 1995 mariner 50 hp powertilt/trim"

no matter the perfect condition, you have a 29 year old boat, and a 14 year old motor.

some of the things you have done are maintenance items, some are your wants and luxuries. unfortunately, they do not always add to the value, compared to cost.

i would not pay more than $2,000 for it, and that would be the high end.

 

[OnTheWaterNow]

Re: value of boat

Thanks for your reply. I know it does have the age But it truely is in perfect running condition had new powertilt pump put on they said they could not belive how clean the motor was and that the transome was like new.thought that maybe 2,500 would be fair.I understand what you are saying.I cold go and put 2,000 in it today dosent mean it will be worth 4,000. thanks again

 

[CheapboatKev]

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Yeah in todays market, there is a deluge of used boats being sold off for really low pricing..Anything even seemingly "over priced" to a savvy boat buyer won't move..

Best of luck to ya though..Heck If I knew she was 100% reliable, I'd keep her

 

[geedubcpa]

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The thing to think about is that your competition may be cheaper, but do they look,smell and act like junk. Yes there are a deluge of boats out there, but lots of them are wore out junk and need rebuilt top to bottom. Price yours a little high and see what happens - if no results then reconsider your price.

 

[redfury]

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I agree. The boat is going to get you maybe 3000 bucks from the one guy that is looking for that exact boat, much less than the rest of us looking at a nice boat among the rest.

I've seen plenty of "restored" boats on craigslist with prices ranging from 2-3000 and every one of them "looks" good, but after reading up on some of the hack work that can be done to make a boat "look" good, I'm always wary even of a super clean boat. The sale on something like that is only going to be made by the face to face communication with the owner.

If you are an honest person and give off that vibe, then you may be able to coax a little more out of the sale of the boat, instead of having someone try to talk you down on the price. At least, that's where I'd start at as a prospective buyer. I'll pay full price if I'm convinced it's worth it.

 

[OnTheWaterNow]

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Thanks for the replys. My friends and family say im a fool if I sell it I just want a little bigger deck to fish from,thats all I do out of this boat is fish like 4 to 5 times a week, I love this boat wish i could afford to keep it and buy another one but not in the cards.Iam very honest would not do anything to anyone I wouldnt want done to me,and that has worked well for me so far,nice to hear what others have to say wheather its what you want to hear or not thanks to all.

 

[jonesg]

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When was the transom done?

If its original its probably due.
When looking at boats I could care less about rugs and seats, the transom and stringers are another matter.

If you're looking to get some money back out of it then it often makes more sense to sell items seperately, such as the electronics and engine.

 

[OnTheWaterNow]

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Transom and floor are origanal had marina put new power tilt pump on they had to pull the motor they said it looked like new. i climbed in there when I got it back,Wanted to see the bolts and make sure they sealed them up good.it is as clean as it can be back there looks brand new and its 29 years old. guy I got it from said his dad bought it new kept it in garage with cover on it always then he got it he kept it in pole barn covered.I keep in garage no cover cause im always hooking up to it.