Boat Conditions – Info

Folks, There a plenty of rigs on this board for sale. And there is a variety of conditions of those rigs. No doubt guys like Judd, JC and a few more keep pristine care of those rigs, as do those few more. And as a result those rigs deserve to bring more dollars in their resale. There are also rigs here that are run more, not as clean and actually a couple that are beat a bit. It is just in some folks natures. Then there are high time boat that are well cared for, all the way down to one other conditions. Be thorough and figure out which rigs fits your needs. If you fish only occasionally and are rather anal about your toys, then look at one from someone like yourself. If you fish hard and play hard, let your pocketbook be your judge. Of course there are rigs on here that have a variety of age also. From a 1985 model up has been fairly recent here. And those have wide variety of values. Those from 70s to late 80s are in a defined lesser range. The ones from 89 to 92 are in another category. Whereas those from 93 to 99have a different value range. The most feasible range for many is the 2000 through hte 2004 model years. That seems to be the most popular and shortest time on the For Sale board. Though it is also the lower number of rigs available in that higher demand range. Those in the 2005 through 2008 Model Years are strictly up to the purchaser on their values and demands. That is a Buyers Market, unless value drives a sale. The next consideration is equipment. Be sure to realize the value of a 997 SI HumminBird over a 320 Lowrance. The price tag to your pocket new can be around another $1500 more for that CLR difference. Thus they also have some benefit on the resale shelf. Front LCRs are also in the same, as are hydraulic plates wheels, tires and trolling motors. All of these offer more value at a depreciated value for the second and third owners. Though that also means they spent plenty for what they wanted on the front end. Face it, 20″ wheels and those Falken tires cost plenty more. If you want the bling, it will cost more. Then there are engines, which all offer different traits and different fuel mileage curves. Let your judgment be your guide there. Engines need to fit the personal preference. If your not happy with a Mercury and you bought a bargain instead of waiting on Yamaha or Evinrude. Then you probably never will be satisfied with the rig you just bought. We want you happy, so be rather selective and get what you really wanted in the end. The market has been fairly good up until a month ago, and we have seen a resurgence in the past week on used boats. The back to school grind seems to have passed. Those in the market now are die hard enthusiasts like ourselves, and they are ready to go fishing. This post is to help all of those wanting to go to define values and equipment differences. There are many options and one can load a rig however they desire. Quality AGM Batteries alone can add another $400 to a boat rig, Though the AGM Batteries should last a lot linger also. Figure out the differences and make a decision you feel comfortable with or get what you paid for. We want all of you happy too! BCBLast edited by Bass Cat Boats on October 7th, 2008, 5:21 pm, edited 1 time in total.