Sunny32SSR

At least I'm not the only one who see's the pricing of most luxury items going through the roof.

In 2008 I bought a tricked out low mileage 2004 Z71 Tahoe for $17,500. I've been looking high and low for another Tahoe/Denali for months. New you're going to pay 60-70K and the used market is 40K+ with high mileage (4 year old vehicles). That's just using SUVs as one example. A new F250 Platinum stickers at 78K. A Plan is 68K. Buying a new truck every 3 years no longer makes any sense and not to say it ever did but they've price them through the roof.

New boats make my head spin. From time to time I think about making a move but every time I do I have an impossible time justifying the numbers. For now, I'm grateful I have what I do.

Todd Lamb

Here is what we are seeing. Most people finance the boats we sell. Our Talon 22 SS decked out, rolls out of here turnkey for $65k with a 300xs on a tandem axle Ameritrail aluminum trailer. We are seeing a lot of Credit Unions when this financing is being done and they are requiring scores in the 650 or higher and up to 10% down. We have seen them go as far as 10 years out. Just my 2 cents. Rates have been from 4-8 %.

Captain YARRR

I'm really surprised by the used diesel market. You can buy a new F-350 in the 60s, you want a used one and it's in the 50s. Why the hell would I pay someone 10k less to put 40k miles on a truck? There's many examples of the used ones so far off in price that you might as well buy a new one. Many trucks with 150k miles and only $20k off new. I'd love to buy a brand new truck and only take a $20k hit for owning it for several years.

Matt Trulio

In terms of useful features, performance and build quality, I believe twin-engine Yamaha sportboats present the best value in the powerboat market. They have great styling (OK, that's pretty subjective, I know), lots of cool amenities for a great day on the water, are fun to drive and easy to handle and cost a little more than $50,000. Yeah, they have jet propulsion but ... who cares at the entry level?

Baja Outlaws in a similar size range used to be top entry-level choices, and their price tags—for a single engine boat—were about the same as the Yamaha SX240. Top speed for the Yamaha is 50 mph, not as fast (on average) as a Baja with stern drive power. Then again, how fast do you want or need to go in a 20-something-foot boat, especially if it's your first boat?

Unless you're dead set on something with a propeller rather than an impeller, that's something to consider.

https://www.yamahaboats.com/24-ft-boats/

315duramax

[QUOTE=benjen;4544375]I couldn't agree more with your comment on the validity/sad state of the boating industry. With that said come on! I don't know about you guys, but I'm not a bare bones type of car buyer. Nothing out there is less than $45K. SUV's are $60


im with ya there. was looking at a 2017 f350 platinum. ****er was like 80,000!!!

looking at a house now, cant find anything in my area that's not junk for less than 200k. even cheapo manufactured homes 1800 sqft by the time you put it up all said and done is 250k plus 10k a year prop taxes. its retarded

Interceptor

[QUOTE=315duramax;4544407]Actually whats retarded is people paying 10K a year for boat insurance

BIGSLOW

[QUOTE=Matt Trulio;4544403]In terms of useful features, performance and build quality, I believe twin

What does a new Baja 25/26 Outlaw go for new now? Since they are still considered entry level. I look at the Outlaw like that sports car that was basically stripped down but could get you in the game. Now that all seems out of reach anymore.

Matt Trulio

[QUOTE=BIGSLOW;4544428]Not looking at a price sheet, I'm guessing that a Baja in that size range is a bit north of $100,000. But please don't hold me to that as a confirmed number—I am working from vague memory.

I will get you an accurate price.

benjen

No disrespect meant. But, isn't this "Offshore Only"? Sport boats, ski boats, Boston Whalers, center consoles, etc. WTF

Uncle Dave

to the OP - Why not look at what the west coast can offer?

UD