Used Boat Prices

[4Speed]

Is there a web site like the Kelly Blue Book for autos that gives used boat & motor values?

[22R]

Got to nada.com
22R

http://www.nadaguides.com is the best, but you'll find most people are asking WAY over high retail. Just have to look and look and look......................Good deals can be found!!

[Techno]

I found the NADA guide to be a joke. Not only didn't they represent the actual cost af any STV on the market- any of them. But the cost with or with out an outboard was neglible, like a few hundred $$.
If you really want to find out what the value of a boat is check both engine prices and the boat prices in ads. After all this is what really counts anyway.
If your willing to travel I found that local classifieds are about the best. I found both my car and boat by searching for classifieds. I checked boat trader but only used it for info, like a NADA guide.

I just checked and maybe they don't count the engine but I don't know about a power trim option. with nothing checked this is what it said
Low Retail: $1,940
Average Retail: $2,520
High Retail: $2,920

Optional Equipment
Power Boat: CANVAS
Boat Cover - 15 ft. thru 19 ft.: Low: $80 Avg.: $95
Power Boat: MISCELLANEOUS OPTIONAL EQUIPMENT
Outbd. Power Tilt/Trim (101-300 HP): Low: $240 Avg.: $285
Propeller/Stainless Steel (3-Blade): Low: $170 Avg.: $205
Transom Bracket Single Engine: Low: $415 Avg.: $495
Totals
Total Low Retail: $2,845
Total Average Retail: $3,600
Total High Retail: $4,135

Let' see, a several hundred $ boat cover =$100 How about the prop? Then to top it off a transom bracket for as much as a hydralic jack
Try finding a '90 STV for this.

[Edited by Techno on 05-29-2001 at 09:50 PM]

[Instigator]

If I could buy O/B's for as cheap as they value them at, I'd be rich!!
The most accurate method to find value is to shop the classifieds. This takes into account, your region, supply and demand etc.
For example, most boats and motors are far cheaper in Florida than they are here in Ohio. They have more of them plus the salt water effect,etc.
Another good example is what "those" guides say trailer's are worth. Basically nothing!
I shopped "Trader On Line" to figure value on the Merc I'm selling off of my project boat. Found two identical motors advertised.
Anything is worth what ever the market will stand. Someone has to want what you have before it's worth a dime.
Instigator

[KaptainKirk]

Another way is the classifieds from every major city in the U.S.
You can find those online.

[jimmyb]

nadaguides do kinda suck if you are selling something. However, you can use them to your advantage if you are trying to buy something! :) Just show the owner what the nada says on the price and start your haggling from there!

nada does have fairly accurate prices on newer (<5 year old) boats.