Used boat prices............OMG

[Big Al]

My 2018 G3 Sportsman 17 is worth 20% more than I paid for it 4 yrs ago because a new one is 50% more than what I paid for it.

[Highcentered]

My 2018 G3 Sportsman 17 is worth 20% more than I paid for it 4 yrs ago because a new one is 50% more than what I paid for it.

Same with my 2016 Tracker 175txw. At this rate my boat might have to last me 30-40 more years or until I can't safely fish by myself anymore. One of those situations where I could make the payments on a new aluminum bass rig but doubt I'd see the benefit of it if what I have is still serving me well.

[Dixie-Raven]

NADA is crazier than the asking prices. Go check it out it is insane.

I didn't realize their values were updated according to inflation rates which vary over time. I thought their values were more tied to depreciation from purchase prices?

[Dixie-Raven]

I agree about looking the part. I’m sure a lot of members on here that own fiberglass boats would not want to own / show up to their local tournaments in a Bass Tracker Classic that costs $14,995

Yes I love my fiberglass boats, but if I couldn’t afford a new or used glass boat and came on here bitching about prices, I would certainly have no problem rocking the Tracker Classic. I don’t think I would catch less fish in it compared to my Ranger.

Wouldn't bother me one bit. All I care about is showing up with 5 big ones in the well and winning! Could care less about what others think I look like in that boat.

[GOTTA BIG SACK]

you are correct sir

Couple years ago when Livescope first came out I got it mainly for crappie fishing. I won a few club tournaments in a row and one of the guys said you wont keep doing this much longer I'm getting the Livescope eventually. I told him I did not turn the thing on all day and I only have it for crappie fishing. He thought I was crazy. Its amazing people just automatically assume its gonna help or its the reason your catching fish.

[keeferfish]

In 1996 I bought a 1993 BassCat PII with a Yamaha 200 and paid cash, yes CASH total $12,500.00. Now some upgrades to electronics also TM and the biggest was a New pre-covid 200 SHO along with carpet, rub rail and interior several years ago. I wonder if I could get my initial investment back?

[Stein]

Long term financing is nothing new in the industry. 15 year loans were available on 30k in 2001.

I remember seeing an ad about that early 2000's timeframe. I'm pretty sure it was for Nitro, where you got a 10 year loan and only paid on it six months per year during the time you could fish. The ad stated "why should you pay each month for something you can't use?" Of course you continued to accumuate interest for the six winter months. I wonder how much interest was paid when stretching that five year loan to 10?

[Dixie-Raven]

If I remember correctly when I bought my last new boat back in 1999 I financed it for 12 years but paid it off in 3-4 years. I wanted the long term plan for the lower payments in case I got into money troubles and couldn't handle a large monthly payment.

[Gsmith223]

I didn't realize their values were updated according to inflation rates which vary over time. I thought their values were more tied to depreciation from purchase prices?

I am not real sure how its configured but when I have looked up boats recently they are almost always booking more than the asking price.

[keeferfish]

Old boats but good deal?

https://fayar.craigslist.org/boa/d/f...584970515.html

https://springfield.craigslist.org/b...576400455.html

[kry29]

As I said in another thread…You can look through the bass pro catalog or go to any boat builders web site, and find a boat in all price ranges. Just like cars/trucks/RV’s/ATV’s/motor cycles…it’s all in how you want to play the game.

Its perception. People dont want to spend 45k on an 18ft rig when what they really want is a 20ft or 21ft rig. So just because there are boats in every tange doeant mean people actually want those boats. I think thats where we are at now and some manufactures are about to have to make some decisions, either lower prices and move inventory or higher prices and smaller company. I think the "sport" is starting to be at that turning point that nobody thought wouod really happen, where its so expensive people have the perception that they cant play without tons of money.

[Mcjenson]

Wouldn't bother me one bit. All I care about is showing up with 5 big ones in the well and winning! Could care less about what others think I look like in that boat.

As for fun fishing, getting around the lake, it'd work just fine. Probably even better for ease of launching in some of our smaller lakes. But when you want to take a longer run and the lake is rough, I'd absolutely hate that thing

[Dixie-Raven]

As for fun fishing, getting around the lake, it'd work just fine. Probably even better for ease of launching in some of our smaller lakes. But when you want to take a longer run and the lake is rough, I'd absolutely hate that thing

I hear you but its a gamble. Sometimes the active fish you are looking for are close to the ramp and sometimes they are not. Definitely would spend less time running and more fishing.

[bassnpro1]

I hear you but its a gamble. Sometimes the active fish you are looking for are close to the ramp and sometimes they are not. Definitely would spend less time running and more fishing.

You'd be the retread king!

[Dixie-Raven]

You'd be the retread king!

Well you still have to catch them and that's what matters most.

[dean c]

Its perception. People dont want to spend 45k on an 18ft rig when what they really want is a 20ft or 21ft rig. So just because there are boats in every tange doeant mean people actually want those boats. I think thats where we are at now and some manufactures are about to have to make some decisions, either lower prices and move inventory or higher prices and smaller company. I think the "sport" is starting to be at that turning point that nobody thought wouod really happen, where its so expensive people have the perception that they cant play without tons of money.

We all have wants we can’t afford…Hell…I want a 60 foot Viking. the reality is I have a nearly 7 year old bass boat. That’s what I can afford.

We’ll have to agree to disagree on pricing. I have never seen them go down since my first bass boat, and highly doubt they will, If anything they will get more expensive.

Manufacturers either pay for or conduct their own demographics studies of their target market. They know very well the income ranges and buying habits of prospective types of boat purchasers.

[Mark Perry]

Its perception. People dont want to spend 45k on an 18ft rig when what they really want is a 20ft or 21ft rig. So just because there are boats in every tange doeant mean people actually want those boats. I think thats where we are at now and some manufactures are about to have to make some decisions, either lower prices and move inventory or higher prices and smaller company. I think the "sport" is starting to be at that turning point that nobody thought wouod really happen, where its so expensive people have the perception that they cant play without tons of money.

Walk into a bass boat dealer today and I bet that isn't the case at all at a majority. I am by my dealer's place almost weekly since they are a big tackle dealer too.

They continue to sell a ton of 20-21' decked out boats at light speed. Nothing is slowing down. The 17-18' models sit on showroom floor a whole lot longer.


What we all fail to realize is that a lot of people made more money and got raises during the past 3 years. Not everyone is hurting. I also don't fall for the BS that a little $300-400 monthly stimulus check for 6-12 months suddenly let everyone go buy a new boat either. That's not even realistic considering a boat loan is a bit harder to qualify for.

[trev708]

I took a new job during the pandemic. We knew we were moving to GA, just not positive when. In the summer of 2021, sold both Harley's, one for what I paid for it in 2015, and the other for a few hundred more then what I paid for it in 2018. Sold my boat for $1K more then what I paid for it in 2017. The pandemic made people crazy to want to be outside.

[rboren]

I have a 2000 Champion that I would bet you would need to buy an almost new boat to get one in better condition. I can’t imagine paying 40 thousand bucks to get one as good so I will just keep it. Times get hard I will just burn it to stay warm.

[creekchub]

Old boats but good deal?

https://fayar.craigslist.org/boa/d/f...584970515.html

https://springfield.craigslist.org/b...576400455.html

look good as long as you like red carpet :)