Selling a boat??

[abrickhead]

Hey guys.....I'm looking for some opinions regarding selling my brothers boat for him. He has a 1985 20' Sun Runner Cuddy Cabin that he got used a couple of years ago. Last year the Volvo Penta engine blew on him and it's been sitting ever since. He intended on putting a new motor in, but, he's reconsidering and might want to sell. He did put in a brand new starter, distributor, altinator and coil BEFORE it blew up on him, but does that even matter given the motor no longer runs?!?! What would be a realistic ball park price for this boat? Of course he wants what he put into it, but, I think thats a little unrealistic..... any advice??

[Lone Ranger]

Not Trying to piss in your Wheaties But...Good Luck gettin' rid of it at all.Boats that are in good shape and run are not selling......unless they are priced at a give away deal.The Economy is Nose diving bad!Good Luck with selling it.

[abrickhead]

I hear ya...... I told my brother the same thing (in other words though :) I told him to just let it sit in his backyard and polish it up for the season.....save his pennies and look on CraigsList for another motor when he has $1500 (or more??) to spend on it.

[B-Faithful]

unless it is a desired brand no one is going to want an old boat without power. Unfortunately it is probably worth less than what a good repower costs.

[dwkoller]

We're talking about a 25 year old boat. I'd probably pull any of the good components off the engine / outdrive and list them or eBay, TF, THT or craigslist. I'd then donate the boat to a charity, there are a number of charities that will take them. Take the tax deduction.

The benefit is your helping a good cause, you get the eyesore out of the yard and you make room for a replacement.

[night nurse]

This is sad but VERY true. Old boats don't make it like old cars do.
Some NICE deals on some used boats now.

TED

[gw204]

Not sure if this would work or not....but you might have him try a junkyard for a motor. Maybe he can find a 4.3 or 5.0 short/long block to quickly marine and swap his new parts to?