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Old 06-20-2012, 04:33 PM
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How do you think NADA used boat guide aligns with realistic retail prices, I am looking at a 33 outlaw creampuff with low hours and the dealer is at average retail and I think low retail in this market, it is a 10K difference, Opinions ???

I am at the same time selling a motorhome and the consigning dealer says " Low Retail if ya want to sell it " and I guess I agree but twin engine hot rod boats are no hotter on the market than motorhomes. ??
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Originally Posted by Doug Doty
How do you think NADA used boat guide aligns with realistic retail prices, I am looking at a 33 outlaw creampuff with low hours and the dealer is at average retail and I think low retail in this market, it is a 10K difference, Opinions ???

I am at the same time selling a motorhome and the consigning dealer says " Low Retail if ya want to sell it " and I guess I agree but twin engine hot rod boats are no hotter on the market than motorhomes. ??
I really think it matters what mfg of boat you're looking to purchase. What I've found is that the more custom a boat is the more "off" NADA is. That is just my observation from an insurance standpoint.. maybe someone who sells boats or possibly a marine surveyor on here could respond...
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Blue books are guide books, I think when buying and selling one must look at the blue book then go out and find 2-3 in the market in your area and go from there. Blue books for cars and trucks IMO is more accurate simply due to the fact that there are more out there and when you have more of something its easier to gauge a price. Also vehicles are traded, bought and sold much more. Frankly there are a lot less boats so its more of a guess.

Unfortunately banks and insurance really have no better method to evauluate a purchase then blue book, unless they or you pay for an appraisal, of which Ive never had either for a vehicle or a boat.

There is a lot of disparity in blue book as it seems dealers want to usually give you low retail or below that and sell at above high retail, but understandly they need to make money.

I dont take much heart into blue book, I have a 91 fountain and blue book tells me 17k with trailer, well try finding any fountain of any age that works that goes less than 20k.
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Old 06-21-2012, 07:57 AM
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depends on how bad the seller wants it gone. I agree low retail should buy any toy right now. I sold my 382 2 years ago well below retail and that boat was mint. It took 5 months for the first person to come see it (who bought it), I was just ready to move on and do something else.
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I've always found it seems more accurate, the newer the boat. On something 20 years old it always seems WAY to low.
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