I have been out of boating for several years and never owned a SeaRay. I am aware of what has happened to the boating market in the last two years so I approach the purchase of a new 09 35 Sundancer with some concern.
I know that these boats are not, generally speaking, easy to resell especially with large gas engines so am prepared to keep the boat for some time. The problem is how to determine what to pay for it?. It is a left over 09 with an original list of $401000 and an asking price of $299000. SeaRay pricing is somewhat confusing to me as they have high list prices but then seem to heavily discount from there I guess to give you the impression that your getting a real good deal. I was told that the wholesale on this boat is about $219000 but, sometimes in down markets even wholesalers will not buy the boat at that price unless they have it presold. How do you determine what to pay for a boat that you know will sink ( no pun intended ) the minute you drive away with it?? Thanks.
I know that these boats are not, generally speaking, easy to resell especially with large gas engines so am prepared to keep the boat for some time. The problem is how to determine what to pay for it?. It is a left over 09 with an original list of $401000 and an asking price of $299000. SeaRay pricing is somewhat confusing to me as they have high list prices but then seem to heavily discount from there I guess to give you the impression that your getting a real good deal. I was told that the wholesale on this boat is about $219000 but, sometimes in down markets even wholesalers will not buy the boat at that price unless they have it presold. How do you determine what to pay for a boat that you know will sink ( no pun intended ) the minute you drive away with it?? Thanks.