Potential Wellcraft owner

[KBHumphrey]

Greetings all.

The wife and I are looking to get our first boat for the three kids. I've been looking at a Mariah but went today to look at a 92 Excel 20' (can't remember the full model name.)
Boat was very clean. No soft spots, new carpet, engine started right up and idled very well. Not sure what outdrive, but it's a Volvo 4.3. It's been slipped all summer so I'm sure some hull cleaning will be in order. Paint is good, if a little faded along the top line. No rips in seats, no rot under cushions.
I didn't really know much of the Wellcraft history until trolling this board. It makes me want one more; big fan of older well built machines as opposed to the latest and greatest. My daily driver is a 95 5 series with 170K and I love her.

Anyway, asking price for the boat is $4800, which is in line with others of similar age and build (The Mariah is a 1993 19' w/305, same cosmetic condition. $5800.)
I'm targeting a $4000 offer and just wanted to get some perspective from those who know a lot more than me. Commentary welcome.

Thanks

 

[ezmobee]

Re: Potential Wellcraft owner

I didn't really know much of the Wellcraft history until trolling this board. It makes me want one more; big fan of older well built machines as opposed to the latest and greatest.

Problem is an Excel isn't one of those. It's Welcraft's value line. Not bad boats but nothing to write home about. I'd rather see a V8 for that price.

Please update your profile with your location. It helps us with valuing your potential purchases. For example, boats in the PNW are WAY high

 

[KBHumphrey]

Re: Potential Wellcraft owner

A search of local Boattrader and Craigslist for comparables between 4-5000 shows:
74 Winner Boats Cougar $4990
96 19' Bayliner $4800
90 Sea Ray 20' Cuddy $4900
93 Mirage Scat HOVERCRAFT (Yes!!) $5000

So I feel confident the Wellcraft is priced to market. I have the guy to $4500, couldn't get him at $4000. I'm comfortable with that and will likely pick it up this weekend sometime.