I come to that conclusion based on how much I think my boat’s worth. My boat is a 2001 and has 496HO’s and 125 hours. I recently listed it for $71,500. It’s my observation and belief that 29 Outlaws depreciate at a rate of about $6,000 per model year. If all other factors were equal, it would make the 1998 worth $53,500 ($71,500 minus $18,000). Since it only has 7.4mpi engines and my boat has 496HO’s, I would then subtract another $8,000 (conservatively) from the price of the 1998. That would now make the 1998 worth $45,500.

BTW – I realize my boat’s probably worth more like $80,000 but I’m a crusader. We’ve all become so disgusted with the high price of new boats I figure I’ll do my part to make buying a used boat an attractive alternative just to screw some dealer somewhere. It’s the least I can do.

Even with the "small motors" I would think
$ 45 k would be a good deal.

Make shure it doesn't have the 29 o/l stinger disease


jt

Hey Todd, if that's you, I did sell mine. How's things goin.!? A lil cold to be thinking about boating, huh? If you look at 29 outlaw's avitar, you'll see that boat parked in my garage in January..... He made an offer I couldn't refuse. See you this summer.!

29 Outlaw has a great formula...Have a survey(even though you know the boat well) and if all checks out buy it. For mid $40k's you should be in great shape.

I say 45,000 or there is a 2000 with mags buy me needs little cosmetics for 58000 or offer with mags. Or better yet , a perfect 95 32 with 502 efi's for 52,900 LOL, look at the pics on www.laketravisboatsales.com. It runs 70 gps, but you know that, you saw it at the april run

hey sean.... that looks very nice. looks like you well be out in front running with the big boys this summer! I think you well like the 29 outlaw its a nice ride for the river. see ya Todd

My formula is not rocket science. It’s just based on common sense vs. people pulling numbers out of their a$$.

Anyway – a while back I stated on this forum that 29 Outlaws seem to depreciate at a rate of about $6,000 a year. Someone was quick to reply that he plans on waiting 12 years so that he can buy my 29 Outlaw for $0.00. I say “no problem”. Call me in 12 years and I’ll give you directions to my nursing home. You can come by and pick it up. I’ll leave the light on for you.

MADMAX is correct. He will be the new owner of my boat taking delivery after the holidays. I held back on saying anything on this forum since it’s really his business and not mine.

Nevertheless, he will definitely be out in the front. I never realized how few boats there are that can actually run 80mph until I owned one that runs 79. At the bar, everyone has an 80mph boat. I now know that’s not true because in the 4 years I’ve owned my 29, I didn’t get passed very often.

My 29 has 496HO’s vs. regular 496’s. There’s a school of thought that says the 3-4mph difference gained by the HO’s is not that much and folks always slam me for spending extra to gain only 3-4mph. I say bull!! In the real world, 3-4mph is HUGE!! If I’m running 78 and the chump in the other 29 Outlaw is running only 74, after only 15 seconds I’m going to be almost 150 feet ahead. After a minute, he’s just a speck on the horizon. To me, that’s priceless.

Anyway, MADMAX is getting a killer boat and I hope he enjoys it as much as I have.

that was me

I just couldnt wait that long to upgrade

55k