boat price help

[Greg Clark]

I just purchased a 1988, 16' Smokercraft Challenger, aluminum fishing/pleasure boat. I bought it from a friend going through a divorce. I was trying to do him a favor. The price we agreed on is $1,500.00. The boat needs some TLC, (faded carpet, some rust, but everything works ok. It has a 1988, 70 horse Evinrude,(low hours) with power-trim, depth finder, bimini top, bow cover, skiis, ladder, etc., and a Sterling trailer. Question? What is a fair price. I don't want either of us to feel like we are getting the short end of the stick. I live in upstate NY. Finger Lakes region. Thanks for your help!!

 

[tommays]

Re: boat price help

fair really depends on the overall condition of the boat,motor and trailer which we cant see<br /><br />fair is also a very local thing prices vary widely in different parts of the country<br /><br />so it really comes down to what other boats like it are selling for in your area <br /><br /><br />tommays

 

[Stumpys]

Re: boat price help

Sounds like a heck of a good deal to me if the boat is in decent condition. Boats here in my area seem to go for pretty good money.<br /><br />As tommays said... it depends on the overall condition, and do you think it is worth the price.