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chuck21401 posted 10-10-2012 01:08 PM ET (US)
I'm thinking about selling my 2008 170 Montauk.
I haven't been following the market and I don't see many for sale. Any guesses on asking prices for these boats?
I see that a new 170 Montauk is nearly $31K through BW's website (using the "build this whaler").
I bought this boat new in July 2008 and it is "boatel" and garage kept. I don't have an hour meter, but I understand that the engine can be connected to a computer to retreive that information? Is that right?
Chuck
Annapolis, MD
sraab928 posted 10-10-2012 06:04 PM ET (US)
It would help to list the power it has. Does it have a trailer? bottom paint? Fresh or salt water use?
Look around boat trader etc and try to see what similar boats are listing for. My quick search saw a range of $18-$24k asking price for 2008 models.
blacksmithdog posted 10-11-2012 07:30 AM ET (US)
There's a 2010 here in Charleston with a 90hp Merc 4 stroke and a trailer that's only been in the water once for $22K. I'm sure $20K would buy it.
chuck21401 posted 10-11-2012 11:34 PM ET (US)
Thanks for the replies. The 2010 Whaler sounds like a very good buy.
I was thinking $22K for my boat, but maybe that is dreaming. Guess I'll have to think about it a bit more or run an ad and see what happens. Mine has the 90 FourStroke, swim platform, bimini, console/seat covers and fishing package.
Here are some cell phone quality pictures.

http://i1337.photobucket.com/albums/o666/Chuck_Willmarth/ 2012-05-05_12-07-46_163_zpse7b1f09a.jpg

http://i1337.photobucket.com/albums/o666/Chuck_Willmarth/ 2012-04-06_14-17-35_855_zpsd1355eef.jpg
http://i1337.photobucket.com/albums/o666/Chuck_Willmarth/ 2011-06-26_17-17-51_943_zps4aea2fe4.jpg
http://i1337.photobucket.com/albums/o666/Chuck_Willmarth/ 2011-06-17_14-45-47_180_zps06911167.jpg
chuck21401 posted 10-11-2012 11:36 PM ET (US)
I'm not sure what happened with the second link. Trying again
http://i1337.photobucket.com/albums/o666/Chuck_Willmarth/ 2012-04-06_14-17-35_855_zpsd1355eef.jpg
Jefecinco posted 10-12-2012 09:29 AM ET (US)
Chuck,
There is nothing wrong with asking $22K for your Montauk. If it attracts no interest at that price you can adjust. This is not the best time of year to sell a boat so you may want to wait until early Spring.
The 2013 models and pricing are available so depreciation should not be much more in the Spring than now.
As I recall Annapolis is a year round boating center so time of year may not be a disadvantage. When I was boating in the area twenty or so years ago there was a ready market for Boston Whaler boats. Is Gates in Deale still selling Whalers? If so perhaps they would be willing to market your boat on consignment.
Butch
Sal A posted 11-24-2012 04:57 AM ET (US)
I might very well care soon. Please send pics to my email?
TommyWhaler posted 11-26-2012 06:54 PM ET (US)
It is worth whatever a willing seller and a willing buyer agree on.
ebwalk posted 11-26-2012 07:47 PM ET (US)
Nice boat!
Since I am always trying to find the perfect boat...currently moving up from a 13' whaler and down from a 22' lobster boat, I would be curious to know why you are selling. Thanks!
chuck21401 posted 11-29-2012 05:32 PM ET (US)
I happened to drop by this thread. My email is cwillmarth@gmail.com if anyone is interested. IT is probably not the best time of year to sell a boat. This boat has the 90HP FourStroke engine.
re: Why am I selling?
Well, I'd like to sell my boat before we go over the fiscal cliff!
But really, I'd like to get a bigger boat, though I'm not sure that I could afford a new Whaler. I like the 210 Montauk, but they want real money for that boat.
SC Joe posted 11-29-2012 10:06 PM ET (US)
I don't know if it helps, but I paid about $25.5K for my 2008 whaler 170 Montauk (w/90 HP Mercury four stroke and Karavan galvanized trailer) new in Aug '08. It had the "fisherman package", Northstar 710 VHF (factory install) and both covers for the console and seat.
In July of 2010, it had about 85 hours on it and I was given $22.5K (ACV) by a Whaler dealer on trade for a larger boat.
I had it advertised for about 2-3 months prior asking $24K and never recieved one email or call from anyone interested in it. When they offered $22.5 as either a buy or trade, I jumped at it.
SC Joe posted 11-29-2012 10:10 PM ET (US)
If I didn't know better, I'd think you bought my old boat. It is identical.
ledfoot posted 12-27-2012 01:43 PM ET (US)
I helped a friend buy a 2007 17 Montauk on ebay in April of this year. The boat was purchased for $17,000 and was one of few on the market not through a dealer or broker. It has the fuel injected 90hp Merc 4-stroke, bimini top, bottom paint, and little else. It needed a full detailing and a new coat of bottom paint. The engine had about 250 hrs and overall the boat was not pampered. Hopefully this helps, I think $19-20k is a good number for a very clean '08.
Jeff
chuck21401 posted 01-02-2013 11:17 PM ET (US)
Thanks SCJoe and ledfoot. I'm thinking about starting at $21K in the spring.
longline posted 02-27-2013 06:57 PM ET (US)
sell yet?i have a beautiful 19 outrage thinking of going smaller, its a 2006 with 100 hours all kinds of goodies thanks John
longline posted 03-04-2013 07:45 PM ET (US)
chuck i am interested in your boat but can't e-mail you.
chuck21401 posted 03-04-2013 10:23 PM ET (US)
John, I'll respond via email. Chuck
wbullwin posted 03-05-2013 12:35 PM ET (US)
http://priceonomics.com/boats/boston-whaler/170-montauk/
I posted a question regarding a 2003 170 Montauk price and someone replied with this great website. Maybe it will help you too.

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Author	Topic: What's it worth - 2008 170 Montauk
chuck21401	posted 10-10-2012 01:08 PM ET (US) I'm thinking about selling my 2008 170 Montauk. I haven't been following the market and I don't see many for sale. Any guesses on asking prices for these boats? I see that a new 170 Montauk is nearly $31K through BW's website (using the "build this whaler"). I bought this boat new in July 2008 and it is "boatel" and garage kept. I don't have an hour meter, but I understand that the engine can be connected to a computer to retreive that information? Is that right? Chuck Annapolis, MD
sraab928	posted 10-10-2012 06:04 PM ET (US) It would help to list the power it has. Does it have a trailer? bottom paint? Fresh or salt water use? Look around boat trader etc and try to see what similar boats are listing for. My quick search saw a range of $18-$24k asking price for 2008 models.
blacksmithdog	posted 10-11-2012 07:30 AM ET (US) There's a 2010 here in Charleston with a 90hp Merc 4 stroke and a trailer that's only been in the water once for $22K. I'm sure $20K would buy it.
chuck21401	posted 10-11-2012 11:34 PM ET (US) Thanks for the replies. The 2010 Whaler sounds like a very good buy. I was thinking $22K for my boat, but maybe that is dreaming. Guess I'll have to think about it a bit more or run an ad and see what happens. Mine has the 90 FourStroke, swim platform, bimini, console/seat covers and fishing package. Here are some cell phone quality pictures. http://i1337.photobucket.com/albums/o666/Chuck_Willmarth/ 2012-05-05_12-07-46_163_zpse7b1f09a.jpg http://i1337.photobucket.com/albums/o666/Chuck_Willmarth/ 2012-04-06_14-17-35_855_zpsd1355eef.jpg http://i1337.photobucket.com/albums/o666/Chuck_Willmarth/ 2011-06-26_17-17-51_943_zps4aea2fe4.jpg http://i1337.photobucket.com/albums/o666/Chuck_Willmarth/ 2011-06-17_14-45-47_180_zps06911167.jpg
chuck21401	posted 10-11-2012 11:36 PM ET (US) I'm not sure what happened with the second link. Trying again http://i1337.photobucket.com/albums/o666/Chuck_Willmarth/ 2012-04-06_14-17-35_855_zpsd1355eef.jpg
Jefecinco	posted 10-12-2012 09:29 AM ET (US) Chuck, There is nothing wrong with asking $22K for your Montauk. If it attracts no interest at that price you can adjust. This is not the best time of year to sell a boat so you may want to wait until early Spring. The 2013 models and pricing are available so depreciation should not be much more in the Spring than now. As I recall Annapolis is a year round boating center so time of year may not be a disadvantage. When I was boating in the area twenty or so years ago there was a ready market for Boston Whaler boats. Is Gates in Deale still selling Whalers? If so perhaps they would be willing to market your boat on consignment. Butch
Sal A	posted 11-24-2012 04:57 AM ET (US) I might very well care soon. Please send pics to my email?
TommyWhaler	posted 11-26-2012 06:54 PM ET (US) It is worth whatever a willing seller and a willing buyer agree on.
ebwalk	posted 11-26-2012 07:47 PM ET (US) Nice boat! Since I am always trying to find the perfect boat...currently moving up from a 13' whaler and down from a 22' lobster boat, I would be curious to know why you are selling. Thanks!
chuck21401	posted 11-29-2012 05:32 PM ET (US) I happened to drop by this thread. My email is cwillmarth@gmail.com if anyone is interested. IT is probably not the best time of year to sell a boat. This boat has the 90HP FourStroke engine. re: Why am I selling? Well, I'd like to sell my boat before we go over the fiscal cliff! But really, I'd like to get a bigger boat, though I'm not sure that I could afford a new Whaler. I like the 210 Montauk, but they want real money for that boat.
SC Joe	posted 11-29-2012 10:06 PM ET (US) I don't know if it helps, but I paid about $25.5K for my 2008 whaler 170 Montauk (w/90 HP Mercury four stroke and Karavan galvanized trailer) new in Aug '08. It had the "fisherman package", Northstar 710 VHF (factory install) and both covers for the console and seat. In July of 2010, it had about 85 hours on it and I was given $22.5K (ACV) by a Whaler dealer on trade for a larger boat. I had it advertised for about 2-3 months prior asking $24K and never recieved one email or call from anyone interested in it. When they offered $22.5 as either a buy or trade, I jumped at it.
SC Joe	posted 11-29-2012 10:10 PM ET (US) If I didn't know better, I'd think you bought my old boat. It is identical.
ledfoot	posted 12-27-2012 01:43 PM ET (US) I helped a friend buy a 2007 17 Montauk on ebay in April of this year. The boat was purchased for $17,000 and was one of few on the market not through a dealer or broker. It has the fuel injected 90hp Merc 4-stroke, bimini top, bottom paint, and little else. It needed a full detailing and a new coat of bottom paint. The engine had about 250 hrs and overall the boat was not pampered. Hopefully this helps, I think $19-20k is a good number for a very clean '08. Jeff
chuck21401	posted 01-02-2013 11:17 PM ET (US) Thanks SCJoe and ledfoot. I'm thinking about starting at $21K in the spring.
longline	posted 02-27-2013 06:57 PM ET (US) sell yet?i have a beautiful 19 outrage thinking of going smaller, its a 2006 with 100 hours all kinds of goodies thanks John
longline	posted 03-04-2013 07:45 PM ET (US) chuck i am interested in your boat but can't e-mail you.
chuck21401	posted 03-04-2013 10:23 PM ET (US) John, I'll respond via email. Chuck
wbullwin	posted 03-05-2013 12:35 PM ET (US) http://priceonomics.com/boats/boston-whaler/170-montauk/ I posted a question regarding a 2003 170 Montauk price and someone replied with this great website. Maybe it will help you too.