Boat prices at boat shows???
 

For a person that has only bought used boats before and now is going to a boat show with thought of buying new, need advice and guidance.......

For example, if the MSRP on a boat is like 170k for a 29' cruiser and at the show they have boat show price of 135k listed, what should this person seriously consider a good price on this boat?

Is 135k the real price he should expect to pay or should 10%-20% off the 135k realistic?

With the boating industry taking such a beating right now, I imagine the dealers are dealing more than ever so any insight to working a deal would be appreciated.

My last boat the guy paid 189K and I bought it next season for 129K I can't see buying new. Make an offer the worse they can say is too low.

Buying a boat is no different than buying a car or a house. You should know going in exactly what you want and have spoken to everyone that sells it. Do your research and shop price with multiple dealers. Just like the car biz, dealers love to steal a sale from outside their area- I'd be talking to the one's on adjoining states.

The new boat industry is in the toilet. There should be no shortage of dels to be had.

If you're talking a leftover 2007 (or older) model that they are wanting to get off their lot, it would have a ton of room left in the price. If it is a brand new, 2008 and optioned correctly, they might hold pretty tight and see if they can't get a sucker to pay top dollar for it at the show. If you count on buying, do a ton of research before you go.

Lowball them all you never know what they are willing to take.

if you offer low, They probably will take yer #, and bug ya to death to pay their price, then call ya after the show when it hasnt sold, and make ya a deal, happened to me at Miami about 4 years ago.

Most new boats have a 27% mark up. The broker gets paid about 2% on a new boat that leaves 25.5% left on the boat. base your offer on that don't forget the dealer needs to make some cash as well. Also boat shows there is often a kickback from the builder as well 5% or so.

I feel like the masked magician giving away the secrets.

Go to the show to look and find what you want. Research.. research.. research.. you have to know more about what you buying then the ignorant sales staff. Most of the time they have no clue what they ar talking about.
Then go back on the last day, last hour. Go back and forth to 2 or 3 dealers, and make sure they know you are comparing prices, even if they will say that the boats are not apples to apples.
Happy hunting.

all depends on the brand...take a 31 formula PC for instance. MSRP $220k...invoice was just under $150k

Being a boat dealer, yes you can get some great deals at the show. We don't want to trailer them home, we want to place an order for another 08 model. As for waiting for the last day, take your chance, actually the best deal we offer is the very first person who buys, sometimes within the first hour.

WILL

Boat show prices are normally pretty tight. Depending on dealer, sometimes a boat show will represent 70 to 80 % of their annual sales.

Advertised at $87,995 OBO

What would be your offer 70K ?
New 07

Cap, what boat are your referring to? Make, model?

Are you looking for a specific boat brand or model? That could help.. :) Jamie

Target is 2008 Monterey 290CR

30% off MSRP not show price.

I think I talked to you at the Annapolis Show. Did you get rid of your Sonic? Let me know what you want and I will see what I can do for you.

Matt

Anchor, will you guys be at the AC boat show?

Look out for No. 1
 

Bottom line is no one selling a boat is looking to make sure you get a good deal. I am not saying they are bad people. They are like anyone else in business to sell things and that is to make sure they maximize their profit.

Boats keep their value less than most products. So whatever you pay, be prepared to get 50% or less for the boat when you go to sell it (in a year or so). This may not be the case for all boats, but if it is a production/semi-production boat it will not be worth anywhere near what it was as new.

Caveat Emptor........Buyer Beware.

Sorry if this seems too basic but you should get the best deal you are comfortable with and enjoy the boat......otherwise walk away and look for the deal you can be comfortable with.

I will be there. Stop in the booth. I still have the 08 we had at Annapolis.

East Coast B, You sound like what we did,Sold Sonic for a Monterey too....Your heading to the comfort zone...:cool-smiley-027:

Creeper.... what model did you go with? We're not totally there yet, but seriously investigating... were you guys looking at the Montereys at the Annapolis show? We may have met.

Still hanging on OSO, you must miss the Sonic!

I've got a brand-new '07 290 CR available, for just a tiny bit over $100K.
Can't do the trade-thing at that #, though.
Hugh

East Coast B, We went with the 322 Monterey,With our two daughters it fit purfect,The aftcabin has two twin beds(can convert to queen).....Great handling boat,The 322,LOA 35' is narrower than most in its class but she cuts thru the rough stuff like nothing and still at speed(38mph/gps)........I've topped out with bottom paint,Full load of gear,with dinghy w.motor on platform 45mph/gps.....Not to shabby...

No we were'nt in Annapolis......We were still boating up on the Sassafrass...:party-smiley-048:

I do miss the sonic alot.....But the way I see it some time soon I'll buy something 22-24' to burn around in.....While all my girls are lounging.....And when all my girls are happy I'm veeeeerrrrrrry Happy.....:ernaehrung004:

If you have any questions PM me .....Bill

By the way I bought mine from hpoffshore(Hugh)....Great guy he'll take care of ya.....

EAST COAST, please give us a call, we may be able to get you into a new 290 that we have, and take your trade.....

920-232-9500