you are correct,,but the demand of new boats is low because of the price tag,

Beat me to it

New boats have always been priced high, and they'ver always been able to sell them. I remember looking at 27 foot formulas in the late 80s, and they were 60k, which was a lot of money back than.

You guys can think what you want, but boats are a depreciating asset. Always been that way, and always will be.

Hey jwws999, That is generally accurate, but I sold my 97T/G today for what I paid for it. Demand for clean premier performance boats like the 39T/G unlimited is strong and will stay that way because new product is limited and pricey. 600k is about what you need to get started with a nice 39 and a trailer. So 290k for a cherry 08-10 is not so bad. Perception is everything. When you go by at 90 mph, no one can tell if it a mint '09 or a new '17, but they know it is a 39 unlimited cause it says so right on the side! I don't want to sound like an elitist, but there is a world of difference between an O/L, Cigarette, Skater, Nor-tech, etc. and a Baja or Powerquest in the eyes of knowledgeable groupies! Just my opinion, don't mean to offend anyone.

no sorry but I have the respectfully disagree with you, back in the 90s early 2000s you were able to buy a brand new 22 foot Baja for around 25k,a 26 foot Baja for 30k,a 28 foot single engine Powerquest for about 65k,a 29 foot twin engine Powerquest for 70k,and I should know because I bought one of every boat I mentioned and actually 3 of the 29 Powerquest,lol.
so compare those boat prices to todays boat prices and then let me ask you ,has the % of your income gone up to match today's boat prices? I know mine has not,,good luck finding a new 22 foot boat these days for under 60-70k.

I did not get into boating because I thought it was a good investment ,,but I certainty did not buy my boat so I can sell it for peanuts just because someone things that used boats are over priced,,

this is what I told buyers in the past, I I know you do not need to buy my boat ,but I do not need to sell you my boat either,,

anyways good luck on you search for that special boat,,I know you have been looking a while.

To the OP, I don't know what you think this is worth but a NEW listing from a broker who usually gets a good rap on here......

1998 312 Fastech with 500's

http://www.offshoreonly.com/classifi...rs-o68908.html

Here is another link to that boat. It has several additional photos. I have bought two boats from Grand Sport Center. Always treated me fair.

http://www.grandsportcenter.com/pop-...la-312-fastech

Good luck with boat shoppping.

That is a nice looking boat, very fairly priced. That beauty should sell quickly.

I want a huge boat , truck , mansion , farm , # match corvette , monster garage shop , nice classy lady , not mean , for free as well , willing to travel

lost you on the "nice classy lady" part,,lol