Ski Boat Forum
General Category => General American Skier Discussions => Topic started by: ccspud on January 22, 2012, 10:00:27 PM
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86 ADVANCE PRICEING FOR BUYING
I HAVE A 85 ADVANCE THAT I AQUIERD THRUGH UNUSAL CIRCUMSTANCES AN HAV NO IDEA WHAT IT IS WORTH?
I MET WITH A GENTALMAN WITH A 96 ADVANCE AND HE ASKED WHAT TO SELL IT FOR. I SAW THE BOAT AND IT SEAMS TO BR IN AVRAGE TO GOOD CONDITION
ANY COMENTS OR HELP?
THANKS
SPUD
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Not enough info to make an informed decision or comment. Got any details on the mechanicals, motor hours, hull, interior and/or any pics? Pics are always good!
Joel
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Spud, thanks for asking
obviously the price will be dictated by condition
as well as location and ultimately what someone is willing to spend
I know of a few boats of the same vintage for sale
and the range is high $4k to high $7k ..........
as Joel mentioned, more info required
Dan T
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I paid $7K and it was turn key & go... beautiful trailer, etc... It needed some stuff (nothing major)a and still needs new carpet, but thats what you get with used boats. Every now & again you run across a DREAM boat with super low hours in show room condition that will demand MUCH more. Those are few & far between and probably have their own issues from NON-use... :(
Post some pics & give a description. Ron & Dan are the guys to ask specific questions about these boats. I usually throw in my .02 cents, but its really only worth about .01 cent... LOL!!!
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An '86 could be anywhere from -500.00 to +$10K Here are two extreme examples I have seen:
Seized rusted up engine, hole busted through hull, crushed windshield, sat at the bottom of a lake after sinking, uph. missing & damaged, no trailer...I bid $600 for Ins. Co. to pay me to take the boat & cut it up for disposal, was outbid, they paid the low bidder $500 to do the same...
Pristine 1985 with documented properly replaced floor, carpet, 400hr engine that was detailed & running strong, new cables, new wiring, new OEM quality interior, rebuilt trailer, clean exterior was asking $11,500, sold for $10K (no stereo no bimini)
Thoughts on used ski boats: The best used ski boats always come from promo owners, they are compensated to maintain their boats in showroom condition. The problem with this is they will almost always be no more than 2 years old, and are currently bringing $45K+ These boats are virtually a requirement to have IF you are chasing 3 event tournaments and want to be competitive. Most recreation skiers who want a quality ski pull will be perfectly fine behind '80s & '90s technology, what you want is a dependable towboat that is ready to go every weekend.
I recommend lower priced fixer-uppers only for the buyer who has the time, energy, facility, tools, and mechanical aptitude who can go through the boat/trailer and make repairs as they go as needed.
For those outside the above description: pay more but be sure you are getting more, demand documentation, receipts etc. for work done. This is common in the car world.
Good Luck!