Need advice Triton TR-186

[itsahog]

I am looking at a 2008 Triton TR186 with 2007 Merc 150 EFI with around 200 hours. It has a Minkota Edge trolling motor and two Lowrance Hook 5 Depth finders, one on the counsel and one on the Casting deck. Asking 15k. If all checks out is this a fair price? Boat looks clean and has been kept in a shop. Thanks

[BassCatBrad]

The TR186 is a great boat. That price is slightly high in my opinion. My buddy bought a 2002 TR186 in 2013 for 12k out the door from a dealer. It was and still is in mint condition.

[itsahog]

Thank you for the reply. What do you think would be a fair price? I would say the boat is in very good condition, there are some small flaws cosmetically so I would not say show room, but very good.

[mdtritn21]

$14000 top with the efi and hydraulic steering.

[itsahog]

$14000 top with the efi and hydraulic steering.

Thanks for the reply. KBB shows low retail ~12500 and average retail ~13800. That said I figured 13800 should be top dollar, so your price top at 14K it’s probably pretty accurate. I just did not know if these boats were pulling more or less than KBB. From what I read, the boat itself seems to be a pretty popular and solid fishing boat. That’s a positive I guess. Now if I can just get the price to where it’s fair.

[BassCatBrad]

The used boat market seems to be strong right now. I see dealers and private sellers getting great money on used boats. Offer $13,500 and negotiate from there.

[jjtriton]

I am with Triton Brad $12,500 to $13,500.

[itsahog]

The deal is dead. I offered him $13,800, and he is firm on his $15,000 tag. So I will keep looking. Thanks for the advice and direction. I cannot afford to pay more than something is worth obviously. I did like the boat, but it’s only worth what it’s worth.

[poeman]

ive been looking and they are priced all over the place. the motor hurts that one in my opinion. 2000-2008 in great shape with opti is running anywhere from 10-15k.

[berudd]

The deal is dead. I offered him $13,800, and he is firm on his $15,000 tag. So I will keep looking. Thanks for the advice and direction. I cannot afford to pay more than something is worth obviously. I did like the boat, but it’s only worth what it’s worth.

That almost what I paid for mine 5 years ago with 12 hrs on it but keep in mind something is worth what people will pay for it. I think 15 is high, but it may not be depending on your local market.

[itsahog]

That almost what I paid for mine 5 years ago with 12 hrs on it but keep in mind something is worth what people will pay for it. I think 15 is high, but it may not be depending on your local market.

thanks for that information, same year boat and motor. 5 years later, so confirmed price is too high. Hopefully I can find another more reasonably priced as I really like the boat. My offer stands with him, so far he still has not sold it. I don’t think he will come off price based on visiting with him, he is not real motivated to sell.

[Tritonal186]

thanks for that information, same year boat and motor. 5 years later, so confirmed price is too high. Hopefully I can find another more reasonably priced as I really like the boat. My offer stands with him, so far he still has not sold it. I don’t think he will come off price based on visiting with him, he is not real motivated to sell.

I think the same way, I don't believe he really wants to sell the boat. if he did , he would take your offer and fast. I have a 2006 Tr-186 with an 150 Optimax and I love it. I am handing it down to my son, no need to sell this boat, it still looks brand new and I believe my son will take good care of it.

[Bthompson92]

I purchased a 2003 tr185 for a little under 8k in 2016 when I lived in Alabama. I’m in Wisconsin now and I see similar boats going for 10k-12k. I guess people charge more up here due to the shortage of bass boats. If you don’t mind driving you could probably get a better deal further south

[berudd]

thanks for that information, same year boat and motor. 5 years later, so confirmed price is too high. Hopefully I can find another more reasonably priced as I really like the boat. My offer stands with him, so far he still has not sold it. I don’t think he will come off price based on visiting with him, he is not real motivated to sell.

Actually, mine has the Optimax which probably drives the price up a little.

[itsahog]

I found a second one, same year as yours with a 150 OptiMax, they want 15.5k. I’ve kind of change my focus to a new boat.

[fly by night]

It is according to the condition, maintenance, appearance, stored in or outside. I have a TR-186 that looks like a brand new one believe it or not with an Optimax 150 on it but it has been babied, stored inside, and only has a little over 100 hours on it. I recently sold a 2007 Toy Hauler for $5000 over the bank value for cash because it looked new. Just used that as an analogy. Good luck finding a nice, clean boat!

[buster502]

It is according to the condition, maintenance, appearance, stored in or outside. I have a TR-186 that looks like a brand new one believe it or not with an Optimax 150 on it but it has been babied, stored inside, and only has a little over 100 hours on it. I recently sold a 2007 Toy Hauler for $5000 over the bank value for cash because it looked new. Just used that as an analogy. Good luck finding a nice, clean boat!

good advice here