Parting out a boat, how difficult?

[Campylobacter]

I've been looking for a relatively new motor for a project I'm working on. Of course, the best motors all come attached to a boat you don't really want . Hence the question.

I found what appears to be a almost new Mercury 60 that would be perfect. Its attached to a late 70's tri-hull of all things. Thing of it is, the boat actually looks really nice. The price is pretty good for the motor alone, but I would like to get 1-2K back on the boat/trailer.

Here are some pics



I don't think I can generate a ton of interest in a 35 year old trihull without a motor, but I think there is value in the trailer, trolling motor, seats, windshield, etc.

I've never tried to part out a boat before (I'd try a few weeks to sell the boat and trailer), but how much can somebody reasonably expect for out of something like this.

 

[b20]

Re: Parting out a boat, how difficult?

Hi Campy,

Don't know where you are, but that looks like it might be a deal someone would be interested in. There's plenty of people out here looking for just that, a boat without an engine. Many years ago I had a nice little side business buying engines and hulls and 'joining them up'. I'd then kit them out with safety gear and some basic electronics and sell them for quite a handsome profit.

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Brian.

 

[Bondo]

Re: Parting out a boat, how difficult?

I've been looking for a relatively new motor for a project I'm working on. Of course, the best motors all come attached to a boat you don't really want . Hence the question.

I found what appears to be a almost new Mercury 60 that would be perfect. Its attached to a late 70's tri-hull of all things. Thing of it is, the boat actually looks really nice. The price is pretty good for the motor alone, but I would like to get 1-2K back on the boat/trailer.

I don't think I can generate a ton of interest in a 35 year old trihull without a motor, but I think there is value in the trailer, trolling motor, seats, windshield, etc.

I've never tried to part out a boat before (I'd try a few weeks to sell the boat and trailer), but how much can somebody reasonably expect for out of something like this.

Ayuh,.... Put an ad on craigslist,... Spring is comin',....

I'm thinkin' ya might pull 1/2 yer expectations,....

The market will tell ya,....

How do I contact you?

Brian.

Use the private messaging,...

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Btw,... Please read, 'n follow Our forum rules, 'n postin' guidelines, found at the top of the main forum page,...

 

[H20Rat]

Re: Parting out a boat, how difficult?

I don't think I can generate a ton of interest in a 35 year old trihull without a motor, but I think there is value in the trailer, trolling motor, seats, windshield, etc.

Minimal value in trailer, depending on condition. (a couple hundred) Trolling motor, MAYBE, depending on size/condition. Seats and windshield, nope.. You would have to pay people to take them. Those parts are relatively specific to that model, and there aren't a whole lot of 35 year old tri hulls still out there.

Anyway, that is a great looking boat for its age, I'd say as it sits minus motor you are in the $800 to $1000 price range. If you try parting it out, you might make $500, and will have to make at least one load to the dump (and pay $$) to get rid of everything else.