what is my boat worth

weekley rehab · 05-14-2008, 07:41 PM

Guy's ,

I have came a cross a great deal on a bigger boat with dual evinrude motors so I am thinking about selling my boat and buying this boat.

I own a 2004 pro-line sport 25 has a single honda 225 motor , boat is in excellent shape under 300 hours use, kept on trailer , very clean looks brand new ? where is the best place to get an idea what is todays selling value on it?

B767 · 05-14-2008, 10:25 PM

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Originally Posted by weekley rehab

Guy's ,

I have came a cross a great deal on a bigger boat with dual evinrude motors so I am thinking about selling my boat and buying this boat.

I own a 2004 pro-line sport 25 has a single honda 225 motor , boat is in excellent shape under 300 hours use, kept on trailer , very clean looks brand new ? where is the best place to get an idea what is todays selling value on it?

Try "BUCVALUE"..............(Yes, it's spelled correctly)... About the most accurate there is..IMO....

quack quack · 05-15-2008, 08:05 AM

You have a nice fuel efficient boat that will get you out on most days you want to fish.So I would keep what you have for now.2 motors are twice the headache and burn twice the fuel at $4.25 a gal.

ballyhu · 05-15-2008, 09:22 AM

The whole BUC system is out of touch because very few brokers use it anymore. Probably the best way to gauge your boats value is to go to a website New and Used Yachts for Sale - YachtWorld.com Then, search for similar boats and see what they are asking. Figure they are actually selling for 10 - 20% less.

B767 · 05-15-2008, 10:29 AM

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Originally Posted by ballyhu

The whole BUC system is out of touch because very few brokers use it anymore. Probably the best way to gauge your boats value is to go to a website New and Used Yachts for Sale - YachtWorld.com Then, search for similar boats and see what they are asking. Figure they are actually selling for 10 - 20% less.

I stil say BUC. IMHO, it shows a good base for what the boat is worth, not what the owner "thinks" (

) his boat is worth. After looking at it, if you want to bring the asking price up, then it's up to the seller, (more $$$) and broker (more commission, $$$$$), but most importantly and realistically, what the market will support is what will dictate the final price.....

ProfessorO · 05-15-2008, 10:47 AM

The used boat market has crashed; many people are only getting 1/2
of what their boat is worth. I looked into selling my boat and I know
2 people in the industry, each for around 4 decades, and both
independently told me that they use to be able to get in the low-mid 30s
for a boat like mine, but they would be lucky to get 20 for it right now
and it will take months to sell. cheers, arthur

B767 · 05-15-2008, 11:00 AM

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weekley rehab · 05-15-2008, 07:21 PM

Guys thank you all for the input many great ideas and views, Quack has an excellent point an dI have no peoblems at all with my current boat, I would like to run across to bimini and am just a bit afraid to go on one motor only.

DonK · 05-15-2008, 07:48 PM

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Originally Posted by weekley rehab

Guys thank you all for the input many great ideas and views, Quack has an excellent point an dI have no peoblems at all with my current boat, I would like to run across to bimini and am just a bit afraid to go on one motor only.

BoatUS unlimitied towing option?

What you are saving on fuel can pay the membership...

freezorburn · 05-16-2008, 08:03 AM

NADA.com

Rule of thumb is Low book value is trade in value.

Captain Juan · 05-16-2008, 08:26 AM

Good points on used boat sales guys. Actually, market is great for buyers with the cash. Stinks for sellers.

Rehab, brother, you have a relatively new boat, a 25' with a good single screw and you're worried about crossing 50-miles to Bimini, well, a little farther if your're in Broward or Palm Beach?

You go swording, obviously. If you stall out there or even closer to Bimini, it makes no difference. For nearly 20-years, I ran to the Bahamas, Tortugas, and out in the Gulf and a ton of other places in my old trustee Oceanic 21' with a 200 Evinrude. Never had a problem. I planned well, maintained my equip, had my safety gear in place and had gold plan towing insurance. I did have problems a couple times with my engine while I had the boat, but they happened on this side; in the bay or Intracoastal. Problems can happen anywhere but this should not stop you from Bahamas crossings if you have a good boat and engine. Just plan well.

I say hold on to your Pro.

Good luck either way.

Juan

05-14-2008, 07:41 PM	#1 (permalink)
weekley rehab Lines In Join Date: Apr 2008 Location: Derfield Beach Boat: Pro Line 25 center Best Catch: !59'' sword new years day 2008 Occupation: General Manager Posts: 70	what is my boat worth Guy's , I have came a cross a great deal on a bigger boat with dual evinrude motors so I am thinking about selling my boat and buying this boat. I own a 2004 pro-line sport 25 has a single honda 225 motor , boat is in excellent shape under 300 hours use, kept on trailer , very clean looks brand new ? where is the best place to get an idea what is todays selling value on it?

05-15-2008, 08:05 AM	#3 (permalink)
quack quack Old Salt Join Date: Nov 2005 Location: lake worth Best Catch: 25lb codfish 5 yrs old first hanger Posts: 4,424	You have a nice fuel efficient boat that will get you out on most days you want to fish.So I would keep what you have for now.2 motors are twice the headache and burn twice the fuel at $4.25 a gal. __________________ Either we can be a part of the solution or we can be the victims of a decision.

05-15-2008, 10:47 AM	#6 (permalink)
ProfessorO Hooked Up Join Date: May 2004 Location: Hollywood, FL Boat: Wellcraft 270 Coastal Best Catch: All of them Occupation: Professor of Physical Oceanography Posts: 471	The used boat market has crashed; many people are only getting 1/2 of what their boat is worth. I looked into selling my boat and I know 2 people in the industry, each for around 4 decades, and both independently told me that they use to be able to get in the low-mid 30s for a boat like mine, but they would be lucky to get 20 for it right now and it will take months to sell. cheers, arthur __________________ Writing has proven to be hard work, often painful. I can honestly say that I would rather be fishing (Linda Greenlaw, The Hungry Ocean, 1999). Last edited by ProfessorO : 05-15-2008 at 06:17 PM.

05-15-2008, 11:00 AM	#7 (permalink)
B767 Hooked Up Join Date: Apr 2006 Location: Miami Boat: VSC, Old Hatt Occupation: Bus Driver Posts: 401	........ __________________ Life on the water is good, and beer makes it better

05-16-2008, 08:03 AM	#10 (permalink)
freezorburn Hooked Up Join Date: Oct 2004 Location: New Jersey\Key Biscayne, FL Boat: "Norson" Custom Canaveral 28' Pilot House Best Catch: They where all the Best! Occupation: Programmer\Construction Work Posts: 325	NADA.com Rule of thumb is Low book value is trade in value. __________________ "The Sea Love Those Only Who Fear It"--KBYC-- Capt. Ken of the "NORSON"

05-15-2008, 09:22 AM	#4 (permalink)
ballyhu Hooked Up Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: Palm Beach Gardens Boat: 27' Custom "Sunchaser" Best Catch: Double slam on 8 kilo spin Occupation: Yacht Broker Posts: 208	The whole BUC system is out of touch because very few brokers use it anymore. Probably the best way to gauge your boats value is to go to a website New and Used Yachts for Sale - YachtWorld.com Then, search for similar boats and see what they are asking. Figure they are actually selling for 10 - 20% less.

05-15-2008, 07:21 PM	#8 (permalink)
weekley rehab Lines In Join Date: Apr 2008 Location: Derfield Beach Boat: Pro Line 25 center Best Catch: !59'' sword new years day 2008 Occupation: General Manager Posts: 70	Guys thank you all for the input many great ideas and views, Quack has an excellent point an dI have no peoblems at all with my current boat, I would like to run across to bimini and am just a bit afraid to go on one motor only.

05-16-2008, 08:26 AM	#11 (permalink)
Captain Juan Hooked Up Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: Hollywood, FL Boat: Contender 25 Best Catch: 63 lb. wahoo, 26 lb. mutton, 11 lb. peacock Occupation: Dir. of Communications Posts: 388	Good points on used boat sales guys. Actually, market is great for buyers with the cash. Stinks for sellers. Rehab, brother, you have a relatively new boat, a 25' with a good single screw and you're worried about crossing 50-miles to Bimini, well, a little farther if your're in Broward or Palm Beach? You go swording, obviously. If you stall out there or even closer to Bimini, it makes no difference. For nearly 20-years, I ran to the Bahamas, Tortugas, and out in the Gulf and a ton of other places in my old trustee Oceanic 21' with a 200 Evinrude. Never had a problem. I planned well, maintained my equip, had my safety gear in place and had gold plan towing insurance. I did have problems a couple times with my engine while I had the boat, but they happened on this side; in the bay or Intracoastal. Problems can happen anywhere but this should not stop you from Bahamas crossings if you have a good boat and engine. Just plan well. I say hold on to your Pro. Good luck either way. Juan Last edited by Captain Juan : 05-16-2008 at 08:37 AM.

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