74 restored v20 in NY--$5000

[Bygracealone]

A little steep, especially given the trailer, but looks like he did a nice job...

http://longisland.craigslist.org/boa/2273970029.html

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[SEA PIG]

some r selling because of gas prices

[chrisrub]

another one in my neighborhood. I can go check it out if needed. I'd love to pick up a CC. Anyone want my full transom cuddy?

[chrisrub]

What would be a fair price for this boat if everything is in good condition?

[Destroyer]

What would be a fair price for this boat if everything is in good condition?

The key is that he said he was "asking" $5000. That means that he'd like to get that price, but will probably take less. You want to get the boat for the lowest price. He wants to sell the boat for the highest price. A fair price is whatever the 2 of you agree on as a selling price. This is where your negotiating skills pay off.

My personal opinions/comments are:

Single axle trailer... -$500
Painted hull... -$150
Rusty, manual winch -$ 50

Once I heard the engine running and took it for a test run I'd offer $3500 cash, and I'd be willing to haggle with the guy up to $4000. After $4000 it would really have to be a great boat to keep me interested. But that's just me and my opinion. Others will have different opinions I'm sure. Good luck in your hunt.

[Bygracealone]

FWIW, I tend to agree with Destroyer. His reasoning seems right on the money, no pun intended... LOL...

[RWilson2526]

I could never buy a center console anymore....My expctations have been completely compromised.....

Unless this one was for sale:

http://i214.photobucket.com/albums/cc48/Rwilson2526/Charleston%202011/DSCF5538.jpg

[chrisrub]

I checked this one out today. The hull side paint job isn't bad, but the restoration work was done a bit sloppy. The engine looked clean and was installed on a jackplate. The transom was beefed up and closed in a bit, but the work is already cracking there and in the corners on the floor. He said he was negotiable but I would not have paid anywhere near the asking price..

It made me realize how clean my V20 cuddy really is!