Should I sell inflatable with or without seats, wheels and electric pump?

jspringator

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I got my 12' Saturn inflatable to use while camping in my RV. Alas,my interests have changed and I now take along a small motorcycle. I haven't used it in a few years.

I have purchased several expensive accessories through the years. I bought the flip down wheels ($250), high pressure electric pump, and both the 2 seat and one seat rigid aluminum "cage" that fits between the floor and side chambers.

I plan on selling it on ebay. My question is should I sell the seats, pump and wheels separately or sell them as a unit? It has got to be a pick up in person only anyway unless I want to go to the trouble of having the shipper construct a custom crate. Even then the seats won't fit.

These are the seats I'm talking about. 2 in front and one in the back for the operator.

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Sea Rider

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If you're not in a hurry, offer it as a whole package, that sib is customized to near confortable perfection. Definitely someone will chime in. So not boating anymore ?

Happy Boating
 

jspringator

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I'm 57 now and the weight of the boat and motor is more than I want to deal with. It is easier to just rent a boat. The bike is a lot easier.
 

ronaldj

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I'm 57 now and the weight of the boat and motor is more than I want to deal with. It is easier to just rent a boat. The bike is a lot easier.
Have you considered a trailer or one of the new ultralite ribs. They weigh as little as 79lbs and can be used with a 5 or 10hp outboard Your frame and seat will make a small rib a great center console boat
 

Chopperbill

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I wouldn't give up yet. I'll soon be 69. Just bought the boat and motor. Have a Polaris RZR and a Harley Fatboy. Really looking forward to a new adventure
 
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Outsider

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Sell the wheels separately, they are specialty item. The rest is just accessories that will add a little to selling price, and enhance saleability ...
 

Chopperbill

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Accessories don't generate a lot of money on resale. However, they make it easier to sell.
 

midcarolina

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after market add-ons do not help in a situation of trade in or financing.........but usually you can recover most of the investment of the add ons if selling to a individual....provided the add ons fit what the prospective buyer looking for and how he/she is planning on using the boat.
 
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