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Thinking of selling my Boat....
08/25/11 at 12:27:41

Thinking of selling my 1976 Cobalt 18ft Tri-Hull. I winterized it 5years ago and been stored under cover, just have no plans to use it again. I recently pulled it out of "mothballs" and serviced it so the V8 runs great and the outdrive shift properly into Forward and Reverse. The actual hours are unknown but estimated to be low - around 600-700.

The NADA guides list it's value between $2100 - $2300, but I am considering posting it on our local Craigslist for $1800 firm due to expired registration and being stored for so long. A few friends of mine think I am nuts for not asking upwards of $3500 because of it's condition, but I am more conservative in my evaluation and I am VERY curious as to what some of you might think would be a fair price. BTW, this is in no way an Ad... just wanting your honest evaluation/opinions!

Thanks!

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sillydilly Full Member Offline SuzukiSavage.com Rocks! Posts: 231	Re: Thinking of selling my Boat.... Reply #1 - 08/25/11 at 12:37:44 if you lived anywhere close to me you'd have 1800 cash in your pocket. mind you EVERYTHINGS cheaper in the states (Im canadian) but nonetheless a boat like that would yield probably 4x your asking.
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justin_o_guy2 Serious Thumper Offline What happened? Posts: 55279 East Texas, 1/2 dallas/la.	Re: Thinking of selling my Boat.... Reply #2 - 08/25/11 at 13:12:18 I had a boat once,, maintenance nightmare, someone else just had no idea how to wire stuff,, Ill never have another one, unless mabe a flatbottom with a 2 hp,
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EJID Serious Thumper Offline Work to ride and ride to work. Posts: 1536 Pocatello, ID Gender:	Re: Thinking of selling my Boat.... Reply #3 - 08/25/11 at 13:15:11 That is a VERY clean looking boat! Based on the NADA you could probably list it for the $2100 and realistically expect to receive it. Very few people are willing to offer above those values, but with the condition of the boat, I think you could list for $2100 firm.
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Z Full Member Offline Ride Baby Ride!!! Posts: 144 Northwestern PA Gender:	Re: Thinking of selling my Boat.... Reply #4 - 08/25/11 at 13:33:50 I would give you 2G (if I had it) for that.
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Serowbot YaBB Moderator ModSquad Offline OK.... so what's the speed of dark? Posts: 28678 Tucson Az Gender:	Re: Thinking of selling my Boat.... Reply #5 - 08/25/11 at 14:07:22 I say, don't low-ball yourself... You can always come down... Leave yourself some negotiation room... they're gonna' offer less... Makes people feel good if you come down a little from asking price ,.. just for them... 'Cause they're such a great guy... ... ...
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Re: Thinking of selling my Boat....
Reply #6 - 08/25/11 at 14:22:04

It may depend on the local market (don't know how fast boats sell in your area), but I second the others here and say start with at least the NADA value. You can always come down on the price if you don't get any bites, but it's hard to go the other direction if you start too low. If you lived near the great lakes I think it'd be an easy sell -- great size (big but not too big) and looks to be in very nice shape.

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stinger Serious Thumper Offline I love YaBB 1G - SP1! Posts: 848	Re: Thinking of selling my Boat.... Reply #7 - 08/26/11 at 00:10:41 thats a nice boat. dont give it away. Id ask maybe 3 grand and work down if needed.
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Reply #8 - 08/26/11 at 00:19:26

Man, I got more than that for a junky old boat with a 4 cylinder in it,, seriously, just because youre tired of it doesnt mak it worthless,, Put a price on it that says you love it & someone is gonna have to bribe you to take it, you can come down if you have to,, Take it to the lake, all spiffed up with a for sale sign on it.

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Sunchasers Full Member Offline SuzukiSavage.com Rocks the Rockies! Posts: 232 Northern Colorado Gender:	Re: Thinking of selling my Boat.... Reply #9 - 08/26/11 at 10:56:42 Thanks for all the great input and compliments!
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Re: Thinking of selling my Boat....
Reply #10 - 08/26/11 at 12:57:46

I always heard the best 2 days of owning a boat are the day you buy it, and the day you sell it.

Just one of the things I never had a desire to own, although I do love riding around in one! Some great memories on lakes and rivers. Dated a guy with a boat ... oh never mind... lol

But I agree its a beauty and once you list low, you can't increase the price. List higher and come down if necessary. You'll find out quickly if you're asking too much.

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Re: Thinking of selling my Boat....
Reply #11 - 08/26/11 at 13:09:05

BH -

My sentiments exactly. And we say the same thing about airplanes - 2 best days are the day you buy it, and then the day you sell it.

For me, it's two issues: our winter weather in Ohio makes boating a 5 month a year deal at best, and most likely about 4 months a year.

Then, you have to have the big vehicle, truck or huge car, to tow the thing around. I prefer small, import type cars.

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justin_o_guy2 Serious Thumper Offline What happened? Posts: 55279 East Texas, 1/2 dallas/la.	Re: Thinking of selling my Boat.... Reply #12 - 08/26/11 at 15:07:39 You take it to the lake & get $3800.00 for it you better send me a check, dude!
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