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    Question, selling 2015 RT188

    Has anyone sold a tin boat on here? Look thru the listings and do not see any RT188's, everything is glass boats. Are guys looking in the boats for sale section for aluminum boats??
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    I purchased my 2017 from the from the Boats for Sale on here. The seller couldn't have been more accommodating . It was an out of state seller and required extra effort on his behalf.

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    I have seen several listed when I browse that section. I just don't have a need to go there very often.
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    I sold my 2013 RT 188 in 2016 through BBC. No issues.

    As a seller remember, your ultimate goal is to sell the boat. Be flexible and accommodating, in my case I towed the boat 3 hours to help with delivery to the buyer.
    Didn’t have to, but I wanted to do anything I could to complete the sale.

    Also don’t try to sell a used boat for a new boat price, when a boat sits, it’s usually priced too high.

    For the record I purchased my 2013 188 for $25k, sold 3 years later for $17,500, I was happy with that.

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    I would imagine selling on here is alot better experience than on craigslist. Probly alot more serious legit offers. I dealt with so much bs and rediculous offers but it worked out in the end. Accomidation is the key for sure i did alot of dragging the boat around but i got a good price and they got a nice boat they were happy with. You selling to upgrade?
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    Depending on your setup, 16k is probably tops. I am keeping mine. Good luck.
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    Whatcha got?

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    What I see in the buyers market on any product for sale,
    if the buyer can't steal it, you won't make a sale. The day of getting
    top money for a pristine item is history, and then only if you can find a buyer
    who knows value and doesn't have to borrow money. The bank is only going
    to loan 80% on the boat, motor and trailer. They don't care if you have another
    5k in electronics, your suppose to absorb that loss and smile. LDS
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    Quote Originally Posted by mike petro View Post
    Whatcha got?
    2015 RT188 with a 2 stroke 115hp ProXS with platinum support until 2024 , 80lb Ultrex, Helix 7's with SI at console and DI at bow, hydraulic steer, Chris Bailey foil, hot foot, blinker trim. Mercury vessel view. Has been garage kept and only about 10 hours on motor.
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    Quote Originally Posted by bdog7198 View Post
    2015 RT188 with a 2 stroke 115hp ProXS with platinum support until 2024 , 80lb Ultrex, Helix 7's with SI at console and DI at bow, hydraulic steer, Chris Bailey foil, hot foot, blinker trim. Mercury vessel view. Has been garage kept and only about 10 hours on motor.

    Barely used, should make someone a really nice boat.
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    Quote Originally Posted by bdog7198 View Post
    2015 RT188 with a 2 stroke 115hp ProXS with platinum support until 2024 , 80lb Ultrex, Helix 7's with SI at console and DI at bow, hydraulic steer, Chris Bailey foil, hot foot, blinker trim. Mercury vessel view. Has been garage kept and only about 10 hours on motor.
    message me a price

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    Quote Originally Posted by mike petro View Post
    message me a price
    Me too....

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    I tend to list high on craigslist for at least a week to see what happens. You never know. I ended up selling my 2008 tracker 175 for more than i thought i would. First guy that looked at it. I know i got lucky but so could you
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    I’d expect about 55% of the replacement cost on a five year old boat. You’ll figure out just how much we pay for the lifetime warranty and expensive extended motor warranty when you sell a rig without them.