25thmustang
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Re: What would you buy?
I can see a prestine example of a sought after boat fetching good money (as it sounds like the boat you mentioned is). However a cabin cruiser type boat, even in perfect condition, is just such a dime-a-dozen type of boat, I can't imagine one going for that kind of coin. I guess it's possible, anything is, just need the right buyer.
BTW if you find that buyer, send him my way. I have a boat he can buy for not much more than half that!
You are right, it is not impossible to find something in the $4K range, but it is a matter of setting expectations and getting a fair dose of reality pills. Also, in today's market boat prices are probably skewed to the lower side.
However . . . there are so many posts that we see here on this site, where someone (usually a newbie) has purchased a real fixer and thought that they have found buried treasure.
Also, a case in point that I am somewhat familiar with - CaravelleCaptain - a poster on this site - recently bought a 1991 Formula 242SS. I recall looking at ads for that exact boat over the past few months. The seller started out up near $20K, and over time lowered the price into the $15K range, at which point it sold. So, there is a 20 year old boat, selling in the $15K range. Very nice condition though . . .
I can see a prestine example of a sought after boat fetching good money (as it sounds like the boat you mentioned is). However a cabin cruiser type boat, even in perfect condition, is just such a dime-a-dozen type of boat, I can't imagine one going for that kind of coin. I guess it's possible, anything is, just need the right buyer.
BTW if you find that buyer, send him my way. I have a boat he can buy for not much more than half that!