I need a survey done of my Cig. Divorce is getting f'ed up. lawyer thinks it's a brand new 39 tg with quad 1075's and #6's hanging off the back.
Do we have a friend of the forum that does survey/appraisal work?

I used Mel Surdel when I bought my Sonic this spring. He came recommended by my friend Paul from GSC. Very pleased with the experience. His number is 708-259-6436. Good luck with the divorce, I hope this helps.

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Mel has done several boats down on the South side.

Thanks guys I will give him a call

Sorry to hear how the divorce is playing out. From what I've seen with some surveys on these older boats, the "market value" listed is usually a bit on the high side. A lot of times the surveyor can only Find comparables listed for sale, and "For sale" isn't "Sold".

Icdedppl Dan has one of the nicest flatdecks around. Fresh Mitcher T paint, 850HP engines, Stellings, big shaft SSM IV's on boxes, custom fiberglass hatch, new transom, lots of goodies. He paid around 50k for it.

There was a 84 or 85 Flatdeck with N/A 572's, stellings, and III's that sold about a year ago in Michigan. Real nice boat. It sold for mid 20's on a trailer to an oso member.

I did a quick NADA lookup

1984 Cigarette Racing Team Inc
38S/OS

Base Price N/A $15,350 $17,350
Engine 471-500 HP (8.1L ##) $14,410 $14,410
Options: (change)
Cockpit Cover $140 $160
Battery Charger - Dual 10 amp $80 $90
Radio / 25 Watt VHF - Fixed Mount $130 $145
Stereo - AM/FM Cassette w/4 speakers $115 $130
Microwave Oven $90 $100
External Steering - Twin Hydraulic $970 $1,100
Porta Potti $65 $75
Propeller / Stainless Steel (4-Blade) $200 $230
Trim Tabs / Hydraulic $230 $260
Trim Indicator $60 $70
TOTAL PRICE: N/A $31,840 $34,120

Sorry to hear what you are going through Russ!

My survey came in at $70K so you might wanna tel Mel that you`re going thru a divorce and to adjust those evaluations