How much is this "Well-crafted" boat worth?
 

Hey guys. Normally I don't throw these "whats it worth?" threads out there, BUT I got a guy who wants to drive down from D-town to look at one of my old boats.
Its a 1982 Wellcrsft 26' Nova II. Twin 350/260's-575 hours. Alpha drives, Imron paint. Sink, Fridge.
The paint is in great shape on sides and bottom, bow is fading. Interior is good, rear bench is loosing it at the stitching. The boat runs excellent, taking no oil and runs smooth. The trailer is in Excellent shape and fits the boat well. If you guys could help me kick some #'s around before I call this guy, that would be great.
I see these things SELL anywhere from $1k to $15k. I would think in my little brain, this one is a 6-9er.
Let me know what you think.

Nick

Pics
 

BTW, soory about the bad pics. The boat is kinda stuck in the corner of the shop, and is Filthy!

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The stripes in the side of the hull are paint, not decals. The stripes on the trailer are also paint, and not pin-stripes. I've had the boat for 5 years and it is a solid hull. The teak-wood is in excellent shape and is fully restored. Some TLC would make this a great boat for somebody. I just don't know what is fair for the boat. Seems like a lot of these Nova's are going for what the power and trailer are worth.

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try 9-12k, if the motors run well, trailer rolls....nice solid hulls. My buddy had a Nova III 23', I think, with t350-260's, backin the late 80's

In this market, I think 12K would be too high. I know of a 33' mid 80's Foutain in the 16 to 20K range with B&M Supercharged BBC and Speedmaster drives.

Your boat does look nice, but I think a better price in this market would be $6-8K to not sit on it for a long time. It should make someone a good boat.

My 2 cents....

Where is that fountain ???????????????????

And sorry,,,to ask this on this thread,,,,,,back to the nova ,,,i say $10999.00 AS IS !!!!!:ernaehrung004:

Make Wellcraft Marine
Model Year 1982
Model 260 Nova II
Boat Type Sports Cruiser
Weight 5400
Horsepower 2-260
Hull Material Fiberglass
Hull Length 26 ft 3 in
Beam width 8 ft 0 in
Engine IO
Includes Trailer N
Original MSRP 35,995.00
Low Trade-in 5,220.00
High Trade-in 7,780.00
Retail Price 9,870.00


Condition
Description
Adjustment to Published Prices

Excellent
New Condition – loaded with options. No evidence of wear. Size, type of boat in demand.
Add 16 to 25%

Very Good
Well above average – low hours. Clean, properly maintained. No mechanical or cosmetic repairs needed. Maintenance schedules strictly adhered to. Equipped with extra cost electronics. Type of boat in demand.
Add 10 to 15%

Good – Average
Clean, saleable condition, attractive inside and out. Mechanically sound, mid-time on mechanicals. No repairs necessary.
As published. No adjustments

Fair
Areas worn and faded even after cleanup. Some scratches and chips in paint evident. Mechanically sound but on downside of life expectancy.
Subtract 10 to 25%

Rough
Boat needs significant amount of repair, both cosmetic and mechanical. Corrosion, dents, cracks, tears, evident. Cost of repairs may exceed market value. Deep-six for fish habitat.
Subtract 26 to 100%

Nick,

I've looked at a couple just like this. $7-$8000

Nick,

I have looked at a couple like this in Wis and IL..

Basically the same specs, hours, condition.

They sold to 50 yr+ old guys for cash for $6500 +$ 7500. 600ish hours.

Sorry Spazboz, don't mean to hijack.

The Fountain is in VA. PM me for more info...

Great input guys, sounds like I am in the ball-park for price with 6-9. I still like the boat and am not worried if it doesn't sell, so we will see if this guy really wants it or not!

Nick

BTW, good luck with the fountain sales!

Fountains not mine. Just know where it is. I also know of a 35' Cigarette Mistress with 502s in excellent shape in the 30s. A killer Cafe probably less than 50K

If someone has the money, it's certianly a buyers market right now.

Are you trying to upgrade me if my boat sells???
 

:grinser010::grinser010::grinser010:

I think one of my buds might give $4k for it with the trailer:drink:

Come get that trailer!
 

There won't be a boat on it though! :evilb:

Actually, I wasn't trying to get you upgraded. It was more to justify the price I thought your boat was worth in the current market, however, if you are interested, let me know.

Here are a pic of the Mistress and 2 of the Fountain

Did the guy take the boat or not? Seems like a great deal just for a drinking boat.

A different view!
 

Ya might get more for the pieces. I just recently bought a 28' Chaparal for $4500, Sold the engines for $5000. The boat & trailer for $2500 and the Bravo ones with nose cones are sitting in the corner of my garage. Gonna freshen them up and use em on a future project.:drink:

Don't forget to take into consideration that the stripes on the trailer are painted on. Sorry, I just couldn't live with myself if I didn't say that.

Parts boat
 

Unfortunately, this is very true. Most of the time these nova's are worth more in parts than they are complete. Its too bad because they are great riding boats, and IMO it was the perfect boat 5 years ago when I bought it as my first twin engine boat. With that huge nose, you have quite a margin of error when reading waves!

As for a response, he is out of town for Holidays with his Family and is going to get a hold of me at the end of the week.

Hopefully he buys it, bc that 35 Mistress is Sweet, and I would be VERY interested in it.

Nick

NO sale.
 

Well, it sounds like this guy thought he could get this boat for $2000-$2500. I told him I can't do that. So it sounds like its a NO-sale.
Thanks for your input guys. Happy Holidays to everyone!