31 SS Value
 

Hey Guys:

I am in the process of listing my 2007 31SS in the classifieds section here on OSO and was looking for some guidance on asking price as to what is "reasonable". I don't want to "fire sale" it or give it away but I also don't want to be sitting on it for a year either. Just realistic (I know we all think our boats are worth more than we think). The boat is a 2007 31SS 496 HO's with about 140 hours. Boat is CLEAN and optioned nicely with a tri-axle aluminum trailer.

Thoughts would be appreciated as I'd like to list it on OSO this week.

Thanks,

Steve

There are not many 31 sonics on the market. There are several 2007 35 fountains with the same power listed 65-75k. There are also more of them so that brings there value down some. Just a wild guess 75k-80k. Like I said just a guess. There's a 2005 with every option and 500efi's that's bin for sale for a couple of years and its down to 77k last time I checked.

http://www.boattrader.com/listing/20...31-SS-99521641. Its actually down to 74900, has bin for sale for a looooooong time. Looks clean. Hope this helps.

Sold my '08 30 Outlaw with HO's, air, fridge, shore power, pump out head 170 freshwater hrs. for $95k and many were telling me I had it over priced.

That's about in line with what I was thinking. Figured if I listed it for $ 75k I'd have some flexibility and end up somewhere in the upper 60's low 70's. At that ask should not scare off any truly interested buyers and with some flexibility I would hope it would move in a reasonable amount of time

Last spring my buddy sold his 09 33 active thunder with 525's for $80k on a trailer.

I think you are spot on with that asking, you just have to be realistic. In a strong market maybe 85-90k. I sold mine one week after I listed it on powerboat listings. It was on craigslist for about 3 weeks. I sold it so fast because it was mint and priced right. Good luck, and if you have it in the spring I would come take a look. Im in baltimore and the 31 sonic is one of the boats on my list of likes.

Thanks for the input ! I went ahead and listed it here on OSO so pass it along if you know anyone who may be interested !

http://www.offshoreonly.com/classifi...o48157-en.html

Steve

You got it Steve

sonic
 

I have been looking for 100000 for my 2011 with 40 hrs on it and have not had a call in a year.

Ouch ! That is discouraging !

AND 80 was all it was worth!

Steve, out of curiousity how does the newer model 31ss run with twin ho's? One of the main reasons I sold mine was because I personally thought it was to slow for my liking. I had a 26 prowler with single ho/bravo 1. Boy it was a slug in every way.

There was a 2002 31ss for sale in middle river md with zero hours on twin ho's that started in the 70's and finally sold well over a year later for mid-low 50's. It was almost brand new condition also.

I think 75 is cheap for an 07.

Kevin, I can't speak for all 31's but my boat with 496 HOs 1/2 fuel and two people on board will run 72 - 73 MPH on GPS @ 4900 RPM. Not sure if its the way I am trimming the boat or if its the props but I can never seem to get that last 200 RPM which could mean a mile per hour or so more. I had a friend with a 26 Prowler 502 Mag best he could get was 62 MPH. The ride between a 31 and a 26 is night and day !

So I've bin told, never bin on 31. 26,28, 38 is what I've had the privilege of being on. Best I ever got was 63 gps. That was two people on boat and I always had a full tank of fuel. But with any more people and full of beer it was a true 60 mph boat. Needless to say I got sick of being last person out of the pack to make it to the bar. I had a friend with a single engine 32 sunsation that would be out of my site in 2-3 minutes!

I know we have gone down this way before but as for speed... my boat with the new 8.2 merc mag, not HO will go over 70..... When it was delivered to me I was told it went 71. that came from Tony Frisina who tested it with Arrow Marine in NJ. I have had it at that speed with 1/4 tank of fuel....and a couple of upgrades... but that is all...I do not want to get into a disagreement again over speed... but it is what it is..... HO's should be mcuh better than that....

Sp123, I wasn't disagreeing with you at all. I was having a casual conversation with steve about his experience with his boat and I interjected with my experience. Not sure how you thought I was disagreeing with you and don't believe I disagreed with you during your original post either? I do recall many others not believing your speed claims but I don't believe I was one of them. Good luck with your sale also.

sonic
 

Kevin was not saying that at all... merly sending out the buffer before I got hammered again form those who claim they know more about my boat then I do... only trying to conribute to this conversation and attempting to answer a question.. Since thereapy Kevin.. I do not get angry anymore... jsut try to help...I would expect the new HO engines to push the boat to mid 70/s that was my point.. by the way if you know of anyone looking for a 2011 sonic there is a commission availabe for anyone who can get me a buyer. this is priced extremely reasonably.... offers are always considered.

I had my 02 31 with 496 ho's gps at 74. sold last august 2011 with 300 hrs for almost $60k.

Still runs an honest 74! Still running awesome of course and add about 60ish hours...looooooong winter ahead.

On topic, $75K seems like a freaking deal to say the least!

I wish I hadnt have read this, hopefully yall dont think im crazy when I list mine one day cuz I wouldnt take less than 70K for mine and its a 03 :ernaehrung004:

There was an 02 with 500 efi's, ac, diablo appearence package and 40 hours on rebuilds that was on all the websites for what seemed like an eternity. The guy selling it put a post on this website about how he would take 55k and can't seem to give it away. Just t.ough market

Dave,
Glad she is still running like a top. I won't let the wife see the pic I wouldn't let her take the dogs on the boat. Had another addition to the family in May another boy. Have a good winter.
Corey