help, why wont it sell?
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My take from having shopped for Cigs of this vintage a year ago.
The only negatives that I think some people might see are the TRS Drives, the Lack of Hyd Str, and The color Scheme.
TRS made me a Little Nervous when I was shopping a year ago.
Hydraulic Steering was an upgrade that I really wanted, and is EXPENSIVE to install.
I LIKE the color scheme and spent a good amount of time looking at pictures of your boat. I am sure some people will say it is "too 90's", but I disagree with that, I think it is actually pretty timeless.
If your boat would have been priced there last year I would probably have called you and tried my best to make something work. Honestly - comparitively looking through the classifieds, you really have to wonder why you still haven't sold that boat. Good Luck
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The only negatives that I think some people might see are the TRS Drives, the Lack of Hyd Str, and The color Scheme.
TRS made me a Little Nervous when I was shopping a year ago.
Hydraulic Steering was an upgrade that I really wanted, and is EXPENSIVE to install.
I LIKE the color scheme and spent a good amount of time looking at pictures of your boat. I am sure some people will say it is "too 90's", but I disagree with that, I think it is actually pretty timeless.
If your boat would have been priced there last year I would probably have called you and tried my best to make something work. Honestly - comparitively looking through the classifieds, you really have to wonder why you still haven't sold that boat. Good Luck
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TRS drives, no hydraulic steering, outdated gauges. I would also consider powdercoating the shifters. I think if if it wasn't for the combination of no hydraulic steering AND TRS drives it would already be gone. Most buyers are willing to take some things on the chin, but to have to add hydraulic steering AND new outdrives.........thats a lot of dough. Hope that helps - good luck.
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I would trade it on something if I were you. My opinion why it hasn't sold is it's potential buyer. The buyer is not going to be a cash buyer and the problem is the bank won't finance, also the buyer will be concerned about fuel prices and the boat will drink more fuel compared to a step hull. Someone with 60K would be further ahead to borrow a 100K and get a newer stepped hull boat. In the end the dollar to boating would be less. I would drop your price to 50K, and I think it may sell. Sorry to be harsh but I had an older 39 cig and it was a ***** to sell.
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I sold my 1992 3 years ago and got only 65k w/ manning trailer. The boat had same grafix's, merc. 525's ,steering,ex cond.as yours looks it will take the rite person. Good Luck
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I've been watching that boat for a while and wondering why it hasn't sold also. The only negative (perceived) is the TRS. I think the paint is timeless and it looks like cherry condition. Have faith, it's a fair price. Hopefully the buyer is looking this spring
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I agree with what has already been said - except I happen to like TRS (heavy duty and proven)... the price point does seem to be just out of most poeple's cash game and difficult for financing given used boat etc.
One thing to consider is to take it out of Vegas area (I keep reading housing and economy is a real mess there and getting worse) and consign to quality broker physically in an area with hot boating season and negotiate on commission...
you could arguably raise price and pay fat commission that would get somebody motivated to hustle boat in right area...
One thing to consider is to take it out of Vegas area (I keep reading housing and economy is a real mess there and getting worse) and consign to quality broker physically in an area with hot boating season and negotiate on commission...
you could arguably raise price and pay fat commission that would get somebody motivated to hustle boat in right area...