Newbie here. I just found this forum and want some advice. I haven't owned a boat for 20 years. I'm ready to pull the trigger on a used 2001 Sundancer 240. The family likes this boat more than anything we have seen.
It’s a dealer sale with a 1 year parts and labor warranty. He has it listed for $30,000, and I don’t think it’s worth that at the end of the summer. We only have 4 weeks of boating time in the north country.
Specs
Engine - 5.7 - 260 hp Bravo 2
175 hours on the engine
Mooring cover, bimini and camper excellent condition
Shore power
Refrigerator
Stove
Gray and Black water system
Freshwater boat with no bottom paint
No trailer
The boat is very clean. Some very minor surface scratches and some of the decals are torn, but the imperfections aren't visible at 25 feet. Good enough for me.
One vinyl seat tear that the dealer is offering to repair included in price.
The dealer is a boats-only dealer with no snowmobiles or 4 wheelers to sell in the winter. I thought I could get a good deal because it's the end of the season, rotten economy, etc.. He has it listed at the high end of the Blue Book values. I figured he had something built-in in case someone wanted to trade.
The dealer showed me ABOS that says it’s worth between $21,600 and $25,500 with a retail value of $31,600. NADA shows $19,500 to $22,100.
How do they figure this pricing and why is there such a discrepancy?
I know I can start at a low price and all he can say is NO. We can dicker and negotiate, but that’s not me. I just want to offer a price that’s fair to both. I have to see this guy every time I put the boat in the water (he has a dry stack) and I want this to be a friendly transaction, but I want the best price I can get.
How would you figure the value of the boat to make an offer?
It’s a dealer sale with a 1 year parts and labor warranty. He has it listed for $30,000, and I don’t think it’s worth that at the end of the summer. We only have 4 weeks of boating time in the north country.
Specs
Engine - 5.7 - 260 hp Bravo 2
175 hours on the engine
Mooring cover, bimini and camper excellent condition
Shore power
Refrigerator
Stove
Gray and Black water system
Freshwater boat with no bottom paint
No trailer
The boat is very clean. Some very minor surface scratches and some of the decals are torn, but the imperfections aren't visible at 25 feet. Good enough for me.
One vinyl seat tear that the dealer is offering to repair included in price.
The dealer is a boats-only dealer with no snowmobiles or 4 wheelers to sell in the winter. I thought I could get a good deal because it's the end of the season, rotten economy, etc.. He has it listed at the high end of the Blue Book values. I figured he had something built-in in case someone wanted to trade.
The dealer showed me ABOS that says it’s worth between $21,600 and $25,500 with a retail value of $31,600. NADA shows $19,500 to $22,100.
How do they figure this pricing and why is there such a discrepancy?
I know I can start at a low price and all he can say is NO. We can dicker and negotiate, but that’s not me. I just want to offer a price that’s fair to both. I have to see this guy every time I put the boat in the water (he has a dry stack) and I want this to be a friendly transaction, but I want the best price I can get.
How would you figure the value of the boat to make an offer?