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    The Broker deal

    No big deal, standard operating procedure. I'm sure if you just brought the check with you though it would be no big deal either. What you risk by bringing the check with you is going to the expense of the trip while not officially having a contract on the boat, so somebody could buy it out...
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    The Loan Deal

    It is perfectly safe, moral, legal and legit. We do it all the time in MD. I'm not sure what the motivations are for other states that have enacted this law, but here in MD they did it to help grow the boating economy as it will encourage buyers and sellers to use brokers. Technically both...
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    Pricing for a 280, Sundancer

    I try to put a good cross section of prices but do prune out some boats that are not similarly equipped. For example, the one above that sold for $78,000 was loaded with gen, low hours, and plenty of options. In general you can figure a 2004 Sea Ray will be in very good condition, but that...
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    Pricing for a 280, Sundancer

    Here are the records of what has sold since 1/06. From this data it looks like Mid 70's is a home run, around 80 is average and high 80's is paying too much. Length Boats Year Codes Listed US$ Sold US$ Location 28' Sea Ray 280 DA 2004 P U TG FG 89,000 (03/06) 85,000 (06/06) MD...
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    1990 280 vs. 1993 300 the same?

    Welcome to the site. The 280 and 300 from those years are differennt hulls altogether. The 300 is a little bigger, weighs a little more, and has 1 degree more deadrise. They are close though! The 300 had an optional layout with the galley on the port side like they are built now.
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    2000 Sea Ray 180 Bow Rider w/ 3.0L Mercruiser

    Sea Ray will be able to help you, just call again and talk to somebody else. Try towards the end of the week when they are probably not so busy. I bet they will even be able to send you an original brochure. There is nothing secret or sacred about that value so there is no reason they...
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    1999 240 sundancer price check???

    Here is the info according to Buc Net. The alpha drive is fine, it has great reliability in HP range of that motor.. Current Retail Value Range $23,300-$25,800 Price changed after 88th edition. Fair Market Value Adjusted for BUC Condition in the Northeast & Mid Atlantic area...
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    Buying a Used Sea Ray (How To Spot Trouble)

    I'll start off by saying it is always advisable to get a professional marine surveyor to check out the boat for you, there are many hidden trouble spots on used boats that surveyors can spot. You can find a list of marine surveyors here that are accredited...
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    salling a boat

    Hi there, sorry for the late reply. The average length of time to sell a boat whether it is FSBO or through a broker is 6 months. If selling FSBO your boat is typically shown 3 times before sold and the average boat receives 5 inquiries. If selling through a broker your boat will be shown a...
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    Should I buy the Mercury Extended Warranty?

    You should absolutely buy the extended warranty. Think of resale...the used boat market is vey competetive, if your boat has a transferable warranty it will go to the top of the list or potential buyers. It will pay for itself.
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    Buying a boat out of state.

    I think you should call the owner. agree to a price before you invest time and money to go see it, then make sure the boat is available for sea trial when you go see it. If you plan to have a survey you might even have your surveyor on-call in case you like the boat and want to have it...
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    Warranty

    The passport warranties are fully transferrable for a small fee. So you should have no problem having these items fixed under the warranty if they are warrantied items. However, it would probably be musch easier for the seller to have these items fixed under warranty before you close. Or at...
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