Why Cant I sell My Top Gun???
03-20-2007, 09:24 AM
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You only need 1 buyer.
Don't look at 8 months because boats don't move much over the winter. However you should be getting major action right now and if you aren't then you have to look at price.
It's already been said but, custom power, no trailer, hatch scoops and no swim platform are some hold backs. 700 and bravos(xr's?) will be another question. Also you say it's the lowest priced TS, but it's also the oldest. I saw a 2001 listed for the same price with a myco trailer. That’s what a $10K upgrade? And there’s a 2001 listed for $169 with vortechs (another draw back), but a newer boat and lower priced.
My rule of thumb is, if I am not getting serious interest then I am 5% or more above the current market.
I am not trying to criticize your boat but since I just sold my 1997 TG and am now looking for its replacement this is what is going through my mind as a buyer when I look at it.
Don't look at 8 months because boats don't move much over the winter. However you should be getting major action right now and if you aren't then you have to look at price.
It's already been said but, custom power, no trailer, hatch scoops and no swim platform are some hold backs. 700 and bravos(xr's?) will be another question. Also you say it's the lowest priced TS, but it's also the oldest. I saw a 2001 listed for the same price with a myco trailer. That’s what a $10K upgrade? And there’s a 2001 listed for $169 with vortechs (another draw back), but a newer boat and lower priced.
My rule of thumb is, if I am not getting serious interest then I am 5% or more above the current market.
I am not trying to criticize your boat but since I just sold my 1997 TG and am now looking for its replacement this is what is going through my mind as a buyer when I look at it.
03-20-2007, 09:35 AM
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My question is for future reference. I have noticed a lot of these TG's out there with these type cabin. Where do you send them, or how much does it cost roughly to have these cabins built out fully these days. I really like havning a full cabin.
03-20-2007, 09:50 AM
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Also, Neils boat is a straight hull, the gun is a stepped bottom. 2 different markets for a buyer
03-20-2007, 09:51 AM
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Twin step Guns cannot accomodate a full cabin. The most you can do is add the extended cabin to it , which gives you a small sleeping berth.
03-20-2007, 10:35 AM
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What does the Forum think its worth???
Thanks to all for the input... One more question... If $175,000 is too high of a price ... What is the right price that I should ask???
03-20-2007, 11:22 AM
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Hold out for what you want to get for the boat, and if an offer comes along that you can live with then take it. That's my philosophy.
I personally love the look of these boats, but they have no cabin, and when you get them up to WOT they feel like you are floating. I sm sticking with flat bottom boats for now.
Good luck. As a potential seller, I always hope that there is a buyer out there for every body.
A sales manager once told me that there is an "ass for every seat"
I personally love the look of these boats, but they have no cabin, and when you get them up to WOT they feel like you are floating. I sm sticking with flat bottom boats for now.
Good luck. As a potential seller, I always hope that there is a buyer out there for every body.
A sales manager once told me that there is an "ass for every seat"
