Appraisal: 2015 170 Montauk

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Rascal
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Appraisal: 2015 170 Montauk

Postby Rascal » Fri Feb 01, 2019 2:36 pm

Seeking a selling price appraisal for the following:

2015 170 Montauk
90 HP 4 Stroke Mercury less than 50 hours under extended factory warranty
Location: Virginia
Fishing package (cooler seat, rod holders, tackle drawer)
Bimini top
Bow cushion
No electronics or modifications to boat. It looks as new in excellent condition.
Rascal (Scott)
2015 170 Montauk

Ridge Runner
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Location: Florham Park NJ / Punta Gorda FL

Re: Appraisal: 2015 170 Montauk

Postby Ridge Runner » Sat Feb 02, 2019 12:47 am

Some quick research puts a private sale at $26,000 to $27,000; if offered by a dealer then the price would be $28,000 to $29,000.
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Re: Appraisal: 2015 170 Montauk

Postby jimh » Sat Feb 02, 2019 10:25 am

The selling price must be some fraction of the present replacement cost. Check with a Boston Whaler dealer to see what a 170 MONTAUK sells for in 2019. Then apply an appropriate markdown to make your boat attractively priced. If the boat is in like-new condition, a discount of 20-percent or more from the 2019 retail price would be attractive.

The need to sell the boat in a relatively short time will also affect the price. If you can wait a year to find a buyer, a higher selling price may be possible. Of course, since the boat is only four-years-old, any delay in selling is probably going to affect the value as the boat continues to age.

Generally the amount of time needed to sell a Boston Whaler boat that is in very good condition, is a popular model, and has a reasonable price will be very short. If the boat sells in one day, your asking price was probably too low. There are many potential buyers for a 170 MONTAUK. And since the boat is easily trailered, buyers from a long distance will be willing to come to get it.

If there is no trailer, you will limit the number of buyers to locals. If there is a trailer, you should mention it in your offer to sell.

richiemac
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Re: Appraisal: 2015 170 Montauk

Postby richiemac » Sun Feb 10, 2019 8:05 am

I bought my 2015 170 in 4/18 for $26.5. It had 1 hour on her. Garmin unit. Garaged. Daytona beach. Private party. I think I did well. I had shopped dealers and the dealer fees just seem to add around 6k to the price. I added the larger gas tank, Mercury vessel view, and the Mercury platinum warranty till 2024. Very happy. I do miss my 89 outrage 18. Good luck.