price inquire 1986 v20 steplift

bradm454 · #1 02-06-2016, 01:46 PM

hi I am concidering selling my 86 v20 steplift. it has an 86 150hp evinrude engine and a single axle trailer. I just don't have time to have it out anymore and was wondering what a good price would be for it and the trailer. the hour meter witch does work shows like 300 hours not sure if its accurate or not. to me it seems the boat has lived on the 1986 trailer its whlole life. the hull seems very sturdy with no soft spots. the boat ran fine last I had it out with no issues. based on this I was hoping someone could help me value this boat.

THEFERMANATOR · #2 02-06-2016, 05:40 PM

Really need some pics of everything to give you an idea. Prices are all over the place anymore on used boats.

phatdaddy · #3 02-06-2016, 05:57 PM

30 year old hull , 30 year old motor & single axle 30 year old trailer. $2500-$3200
Give or take $500 either way.

bgreene · #4 02-06-2016, 06:50 PM

I may disagree with others on this one........my opinion being it greatly depends on the condition !

If it's like a time capsule boat, kept dry, tight, clean and shiny therefore in " like new condition" then it should sell for quite a bit more. Reason being......new 20' at AC boat show at $ 64,000 to make an extreme comparison.
Granted, wood construction in V20, and if original fuel tank, plumbing, wiring etc means it's an old boat. If water has permeated transom or other parts of hull, bigger discount there too...
Motor.....same scenario.

So, I suggest you consider pricing your rig based on:
1. Book values - Kelly, etc to get a base line.
2. Add value for any newer equipment - electronics, etc.
3. Check comparable sales, to compare what other's have sold for in worst, roughly equal or better condition.

How to sell - market what's good about your boat, list with several GOOD pictures of your boat in shiny clean condition. Don't stretch the truth, but don't hesitate to list what's good if it is.
As for actual selling price, I'd be guessing without doing this research. Could go for $ 500 if rough.......could sell for $ 8,000 if museum condition.

bradm454 · #5 02-06-2016, 08:35 PM

I will have to get some pictures of it . it has a cover on it now and there is still some snow on it . but I can say its the boat that is in my profile picture if u can see that very well.

bgreene · #6 02-06-2016, 08:46 PM

Pics of all sections best when selling ...... inside cuddy, deck, transom, hull, helm station, motor, and all sides of hull etc.....good well lit pictures tell a lot of the story.

Ever see boat ads featuring boats loaded with leaves and such ?
Run.....don't walk...unless telling the truth about a boat that's been idle and uncovered.