1994 Convincor 253 value?
 

Hi Guys, I'm new to the performance boat world and was considering a few boats in the 26-29 ft range. Right now Im looking at a 94 253 convincor with low hrs, the owner is asking 18k and the nada value is around 11k. What would be a fair price for this boat at this time of year? Also any other boats in this size worth considering? Thanks!

i'd say in the 15k range depending on how clean it is, but he is not far off, as far as others, if your wiling to spend 20k ish a Formula 271, also a 24/25 baja is alotta bang for buck

Thanks, I was looking at a couple of 271's they look pretty nice. None close by though

Better to travel for the right boat, then buy the wrong boat because it was near by. Just my 2cents. Having traveled the US for my last 7 boats.....lol. Make a good choice.

jjp13 where are you located?

45 min from Chicago.

Ive traveled 14 and 12 hours respectively for my last two boats, first boat was 4 hours away, 271 is a better boat but with same power 2-5 mph slower, better built and better resale,

If unsure, see if there are any fellow OSO members that own a boat of your interest sure they would be willing to show and help ya out,

make sure that you are including the price of a trailer, if he has one with it!
NADA does not put that in thier pricing.
I have had a few people bicker with me about the pricing on my boat because of this!!
Last one would not pay a dime over such and such amount. I asked him how long it would be for him to acquire a trailer to transport it home! :)
Then he finally realised that the trailer is NOT part of the boat pricing but it is included in MY pricing!
He still walked because he could not come up with the $$ :(

Thanks for the help guys! That nada value of the 1994 253 convincor was $9400 plus another 2k for the trailer. That's why I was asking if anybody uses it because it seems that the nada values are off by quite a bit.

What's your budgett

Right around 20k. If I sell my current boat maybe 32k.

I have a 1997 Checkmate Conivincor 253. It is a great boat. His pricing isn't too bad on that boat. In my opinion a lot depends on how well the boat has been maintained. Was it stored inside or outside? Did it sit in the water for long periods of time? If you are serious about the boat I would crawl around the bilge and tap the fiberglass with a screwdriver handle. Listen for hollow sounding spots that indicate rot or delamitation. Look for any blistering on the bottom of the hull where it sits on the trailer bunks. The Checkmate is a fast, fun, responsive boat.You will have the wind in your face even when seated while driving. I have never owned a Formula but have owned a Powerquest which is similar. The Powerquest had a taller windshield (no wind in the face) and was a slower less responsive ride. More like driving a cruiser. All depends on what you are looking for

Thanks Hadleycat, does your boat have a 502 or the 454? I also found a newer 242 with a 454 that I was looking at, it just seems a lot smaller than the 253. Checkmates sound like great boats, the only bad I've read about is a little proposing. Ever have any issues with it?

My boat has a Procharged 502 (approx. 700hp). I have never had any problems with porpoising. I would think a little trim tab would take it away if you did. I believe the reason my Powerquest and the Formulas do not popoise is #1 They have a hook built into the hull between the between the outer strakes which acts as a trim tab partially deployed. #2 They do not have a pad like a Checkmate does. Both of these items also make them slower boats. The porpoising that some people experience on the Checkmates happens when you reach the speed where the boat is trying to climb up on the pad but you are not going quite fast enough so it falls back off the pad. Then repeats itself over and over.

I know dockside marine in willnington Illinois took a real nice formula 30 in on trade this year.... Not sure what its for sale for. They may take your boat n trade. It very well could be in your price range.

NADA is pretty much worthless for a 20 year old. All it is for is to give banks a basis for what they will loan.
The boat could be worth anywhere between 10k and 20k depending on condition.