shekmark

I'm looking at many used Formulas in the 90-110K range. Most formulas I've seen have been well kept. Every now and then you see one that looks dirty. I found one 370 that has a high NADA of 100K and guy says it is truly like new and very well maintained . No Genset. Asking 15K premium. Is that extreme or a great find?

cigrocket

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People that tend to have "Super Clean Machines" often take care of things better. Maintenance is probably performed on a regular basis, stuff fixed or replaced not just a band aid. Interior costs big money to replace. I put new interior in a 1993 Top Gun from Fineline, it cost over 25K to get the job done. So Just based on that a dirty boat vs a super clean one could be justified just on that alone. Not to mention exterior, age and maintenance of the most important parts like drives, gimbals, engines, gauges, and things like that. Just because he is asking 15k over doesn't mean there isn't room for negotiation, Cash in hand and in person usually goes along way when completing the sale and making offers. Offers over the internet, and or text told mean crap to me. Stand next to the boat with me, with the funds and haggle. Different animal. When you are looking at a 100k boat. 15K for something that probably will have less overall problems and possible replacement parts is worth it in my book.

Donziben

Perfectly said.

Interceptor

Also depends on how anal you'll be with upkeep. Very easy for a 10 to become a 6.

cigrocket

iTrader: (3)

Last one I Sold was a 9.5-10... Buddies of mine saw it a year later, dirty and guys were wearing shoes in the boat....WTF. Some people don't care.....period

DRAG

15% more on a used boat to have it in "like new" condition is well worth it. Its not easy to keep a cruiser like that clean. It takes a lot of work and some expense.

Buying one that isn't as clean may cost you quite a bit more to get it up to snuff

shekmark

Thanks for the opinions. Makes sense.

302Sport

I do all of my repairs/maintenance myself. So in my opinion I would rather buy a boat that needs a bunch of TLC on the cheap side. If you don't do any work yourself and send the boat to the shop for every little thing, then I would say you should probably buy the boat that is a 10.

cigrocket

iTrader: (3)

I do my own work to, but full interiors that need new skins, foam and have mildew, to look factory or better takes some coin, and certain jobs even if you do them yourself, parts are expensive and add up quick.

BenPerfected

If was me, I would still get a surveyed to check it out. As an example, what would you do if hull/transom is wet?