How Much should I ask for this boat?

[Andyfender]

1981 GRUMMAN 4.4 UTILITY ALUMINUM BOAT 14 FEET LONG WITH TRAILER, TROLLING MOTOR, OUTBOARD AND ACCESSORIES
I have put over $2500.00 into this boat getting it ready for the fishing season. I have the receipts to prove it. Work Done: 35 HP Johnson Rebuilt. New Carb, New Water Pump, New Starter, New Mini Jack Plate, brand new Teleflex steering system put in, New Trolling Motor, New Fish Finder, New Batteries. New Rail Guards for trailer.
BOAT: - Heavy duty thick skinned aluminum hull, with mega riveted construction (expensive!). Excellent condition. Original decals intact.
- Strong gunwales and front deck (can be stood upon without damage to boat).
- Brand New Teleflex Steering Console just added.
- 35 HP Johnson, Electric Start Outboard. (New Starter,New Carb,New Water Pump)
- Front fishing platform and rear decks.
- 2 swiveling pedestal seats.
- Brand New Bow Mount Minn Kota Trolling Motor Power Drive V2, with Co-Pilot Remote, 55 Lb Thrust, with foot controller.
-Stay n Charge charger system put in. http://www.stayncharge.com/
- Storage under driver seat (lockable).
- 2 downrigger mounts.
- Compass.
- New Starter Battery with hold down tray
-24 Group Deep Cycle Trolling Battery
- Rod Holders.
- Brand New 500 GPH Bilge pump.

TRAILER: HIGHLANDER Tilt type with center rollers. Painted Steel construction. Some rust. Structurally sound. READY TO GO!
- All lights working. Standard connector for car harness.
- 1-7/8" Trailer ball mount.
- All bearings, seals, and races replaced 1 year ago.
- New Stainless steel bearing buddies.
- Tires new 1 year ago.
- Rims in good condition.
- Spare tire included.
- Brand New Winch.
-Brand New Rail Guards installed on Trailer
- Rear Hold Down strap for boat included.

ACCESSORIES:
- Danforth anchor with rope with chain.
- 6 Gallon gas tank
- Brand New Lowerance X135 fish finder with installed transducer

IS 2500.00 REASONABLE?

THIS STURDILY BUILT LAKE BOAT IS READY FOR THE WATER AS PRESENTED. IT IS CURRENTLY NY STATE DMV REGISTERED. TRAILER HAS TRANSFERABLE NY DMV REGISTRATION.

 

[lakegeorge]

Re: How Much should I ask for this boat?

It really sounds in great shape but $3,000 for a 14ft boat with 35hp sounds really high.

 

[Andy in NY]

Re: How Much should I ask for this boat?

and 30 years old at that.

something like that would go for around $2000 here.

 

[Andyfender]

Re: How Much should I ask for this boat?

 

[Home Cookin']

Re: How Much should I ask for this boat?

Are the motor and trailer also 30 years old?

The person who will pay more than it's "worth" is a friend who knows and appreciates the care you've put into it; perhaps a savvy buyer will pay a little extra. But selling old boats is like selling houses--the money you put in to them does not add value; it just prevents a subtraction.

So rather than try to recapture your "investment" consider that as money spent for 30 year's pleasure operating it.

 

[pmillar]

Re: How Much should I ask for this boat?

I have to say, that does look really nice.

 

[perchin]

Re: How Much should I ask for this boat?

Man.... I like the looks of that boat!!! Guys at the other forum I frequent would be drooling too.

I think the price has to reflect other boats of similar design in your area....
In my area that would sell fairly quick...... even at 3k

 

[lncoop]

Re: How Much should I ask for this boat?

I agree with Perchin. You need to look at comps in your area (if you haven't already). We can't really help with that since your profile doesn't tell us where you are (hint). Around here you could realistically expect to get around $1500. As cool and reliable as it is it's still a 14' john. I'm not knocking flatbottoms; I feel incomplete if I don't have one in my yard. But, they just aren't worth that much in the secondary market here because there are so many of them. That may not be the case where you are. Good old supply and demand. I learned that the hard way years ago when I fancied one up and expected to sell it at a premium. Incidentally, a 35 horse seems a little strong for a 14' john. I gather you haven't had any issues since you've been using it. Just a thought.