posted 06-02-2011 10:18 AM ET (US)
I'm looking at a 2008 255 Conquest with a 300 hp Verado with about 100 hours, still under warranty. Although I own two Whalers (a 130 Sport, and a 1996 Outrage 19), I've never bought a used one. I thought the Conquest might be a more comfortable boat for my wife and six year old daughter for our day jaunts to the surrounding islands near my hometown of Savannah, Georgia. I would keep the 130 Sport, and sell the Outrage if I get the Conquest.
Apologies if these questions seem naive or obvious, but here goes:
1) If the Conquest I'm looking at is being sold by the dealer that originally sold and serviced the boat, would it be wise (or even necessary) to have a marine surveyor look at the boat first?
2) What's the best resource to determine the value of a used boat so I'll know that I'm not overpaying?
Thanks as always for the collective wisdom of this forum and your generosity in sharing your knowledge.