colbysmith
Active member
Another thought as discussion comes up about sellers that maybe don't really want to sell their boats. I was there. Several years ago, I decided to sell my Searay. At that time, my thought process was, I will not take less than xxxx; I'll continue to keep the boat before I let it go for that. In fact, it didn't sell that year, so instead I purchased a new custom bunk trailer and didn't even try to sell it the following year. It's now several years later and with a real and well thought out desire to sell that boat, I have accepted what similar boats are selling for, and am "ready" to sell the boat. It's also brokered with a company that has more knowledge and "salesmanship" experience that I am willing to pay for. None of us like selling our boats (cars, homes, etc whatever) for less than what we think they are worth. Until the C-dory (or the Searay) becomes a collectors boat, it will depreciate in value, just as any other boat. Don't look at what you lost on the boat financially, but rather what you gained in family time and/or recreation. Many have said that the NADA guide and other such documents are not useful in pricing. Perhaps not, but that is what the banks will use in loan processing. (I wonder where those guides get their information?) Using those guides, along with a professional appraisal, and some research on you own of what similar boats are selling for, should allow you to come up with a fair price.