appraisal for C-Dory

trishc00 · Posted: Mon Jan 01, 2007 2:47 pm Post subject: appraisal for C-Dory

How would I get a book value for a C-Dory? I have a 1998 22' FISHERMAN with a 75 HP Honda and a honda trolling motor plus miscellaneous radar, fishfinder gear, located in California.

Captains Cat · Posted: Mon Jan 01, 2007 5:18 pm Post subject:

Unless you're looking for a professional appraisal for some reason, any appraisal you get will be "low". Book value is typically 25-50% less than what they sell for. There is a boat blue book, go google it and see.

If you're trying to figure out how much you could get for it, best way is to look at what similar boats are selling for on this site.

Charlie

thataway · Posted: Mon Jan 01, 2007 5:55 pm Post subject:

The NADA guides are quite low--especially for older boats. Best to just look at the sales numbers on the site. If you need an "official" appaisal, then you probably will have to hire a marine surveyor. Be sure that he is supplied with those numbers which come from the sales data.

The BUC value is also quite low, since this is generated by the sales, and very few C Dories are sold thru dealers.

trishc00 · Posted: Tue Jan 02, 2007 11:03 am Post subject:

Thanks for the info. I don't have to have a legal appraisal, just trying to figure out how to price for sale. I haven't seen very many ads near that year for the Angler model.

oldgrowth · Posted: Tue Jan 02, 2007 8:35 pm Post subject:

trishc00 – the things that will determine the price you can get for your boat are;

• condition of the hull
• engine(s), the year and hours
• the electronics and age of them
• modifications made to the boat
• accessories with the boat
• condition of the trailer

Age of the boat will have the least affect on price.
_________
Dave

trishc00 · Posted: Tue Jan 02, 2007 11:42 pm Post subject:

Thanks Dave, very helpful.

thataway · Posted: Wed Jan 03, 2007 2:53 pm Post subject:

Looking at the market sales and what is for sale currently--I would price the boat in the high 20's/low 30's. Some folks like the 90 over the 75, but a Honda kicker brings the value up a little, The electronics bring the value up slightly. My personaly feeling is that the cruiser sells more rapidly because of the accomidations in the pilothouse--so that may be a factor. Being in Calif. is a plus, since West Coast folks can reach it in a day or so for inspections.

mikeporterinmd · Posted: Thu Jan 04, 2007 8:58 pm Post subject: Re: appraisal for C-Dory

Sam Walker · Posted: Thu Jan 04, 2007 9:54 pm Post subject:

I believe that this boat is now listed on Boattrader.com for 29,500. Smile

trishc00 · Posted: Thu Jan 04, 2007 10:58 pm Post subject:

Yes Sam, I have listed the boat there, and will place it on this site as well. I appreciate all the suggestions. They have been very helpful.

Sam Walker · Posted: Thu Jan 04, 2007 11:42 pm Post subject:

Trish, you might get more action on your ad in Boat Trader and here if you add some pix Smile

trishc00 · Posted: Fri Jan 05, 2007 2:33 am Post subject:

Thanks Sam, I believe my camera only needs batteries. I am out of town through the weekend and hope to add the pics next week. Maybe I can find a much younger girl in a bikini to pose on the boat. :lol: :lol:

trishc00 · Posted: Sat Feb 03, 2007 1:10 pm Post subject:

I do have pictures of the C-Dory available for email if anyone would like to request.

rogerbum · Posted: Sat Feb 03, 2007 1:51 pm Post subject:

trishc00 · Posted: Sat Feb 03, 2007 5:53 pm Post subject:

[quote="rogerbum"][quote="trishc00"]I do have pictures of the C-Dory available for email if anyone would like to request.[/quote]

Why not simply post the photos to the site?? It's easy to do. Follow [url=http://www.c-brats.com/modules.php?set_albumName=ForSalePics&op=modload&name=gallery&file=index&include=view_album.php]this link[/url] to do so.[/quote]

I have not had any success getting the photos onto the site, and its just as easy for me to email the photos if someone has an interest in them.