Restored 1980 Century 190

[superbenk]

Thought I'd post some current pics of my restored 1980 Century 190 (album at http://picasaweb.google.com/superbenk/1980Century190

I'm thinking of trading/selling it to get something newer now (I just don't have the energy/time/money to maintain a restored classic) & I'm wondering what a boat like this would be worth? Here's a rough list of what's been done to the boat since we got it (3 years ago - most done in the past year):

1. Fixed floor (small dry spot cut out and replaced)
2. New carpet
3. Restored teak
4. Installed Smart Tabs
5. Engine work:
* Rebuilt carb
* Tune up including dist. cap, wires, plugs, coil, points, condenser
* New fuel line to tank
* New belt
6. Outdrive:
* Transom boot replaced
* Ball gears replaced
* Impeller & housing replaced
* Tilt & trim solenoids replaced
* Tilt worm gear shaft
7. Trailer:
* Repainted
* LED tail lights added
* Kodiak surge disc brakes & actuator added
* New rims & tires
* Replaced winch
* New poly rollers & bow stop

I'm probably forgetting some stuff, but that's the gist of it. I know the ultimate answer is that it's worth whatever someone is willing to pay for it, but I'm wondering what other's have seen boats of this vintage go for recently.

 

[superbenk]

Re: Restored 1980 Century 190

Just for the fun of it I posted some videos of the boat on the lake while we're on vacation this week... enjoy

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=oZx0JQ2qM1U

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=As5MD8cNnoE

 

[ezmobee]

Re: Restored 1980 Century 190

Your boat is in exceptional condition. That's a toughy to price. If it was just a run of the mill boat in decent shape with an OMC in it, I'd say that you'd absolutely not be able to get more than $2k out of it. But yours is in such nice shape and classic looking that if you weren't in a real hurry to sell it, I'd list it for like $3995 and see what kind of interest you had. The closed bow configuration and obviously the OMC are what's working against you.