I want to sell my 2013 16 Cruiser

Stan,
I know of a great Angler 16 that just sold for $10,500 and was under priced at that. Here is an Angler that is not on the C-Brat site for $13,000: http://seattle.craigslist.org/see/boa/5660119229.html
And here is a very unusual boat, a C-dory 13 for $12,000:
http://seattle.craigslist.org/oly/boa/5655483069.html
If you add some info to your ad you will get a higher price/more offers. The fellow who sold the Angler 16 got six offers the day he added all the answers to my questions.
Buy the way, here is another interesting boat, a 21 C-dory Offshore for $15,000 with a 90 hp Evinrude Etec - a great value.
I would guess that you are in the $13,500 to $17,000 range. Being a salt water boat pulls you down a bit but it looks like you are the first owner and a good one at that. Also, the motor being a 2013 is injected and that is a real plus. Be sure to note engine hours, electronics, bottom condition, how stored, and everything else you can think of to note.
Post on the Classifieds here on the C-Brat site and you will get lots of action!!
Good fishing,
Bob Jarrard
 
Stan. I just looked at 2 16's at Sportcraft Marina in Portland this week. One was 2005 Angler and one was a 2003 Cruiser. Sportcraft wants 18,750 for both. They both have canvas for whole cockpit and drop down off the back of the cabin. The angler has a 50 suzy and the cruiser has 50 Honda w/ Permatrim. The 2003 is in bristol condition. The are both on the Sportcraft website w/ very accurate pics of the cruiser.

I think that Bob's price range is a bit low for your boat. I am thinking because it is 2013, the custom work, and motor is injected you might be in the 20-23k range for asking price. I would think you would be low side of fair at 19-21k, fast sell at 16k and it would be a steal for the new owner at 13k.
 
Thank you for the replies. Boat does have an added Bimini top, permatrim plus trim tabs, a fish finder and a Garmin GS map 640. The Honda motor probably has less than 200 hours on it. I added newer more comfortable seats and more storage.
 
--Great to see others chip in on helping a C-Brat list a boat. You can always back off a listed price but hard to go up in asking number. A dealer has to get a higher price, he has overhead and needs to make a profit plus they work and so need to get paid. A FSBO may get the highest price but not in my experience, hence all the broker/dealers out there for just not boats but other items also.
--When I see an owner listed boat also on several Craig's lists, a local BoatTrader listing service, on the C-Brats, with a big file of great pictures online, perhaps a YouTube video, and above all, every bit of important information including on the trailer, I know the seller will get the best price. As a well known RE company says "Maximum Exposure Brings Maximum Sales Price".
--She is a nice boat and will get a good owner at a mutually fair price I am sure.
Bob
 
Of course there is always how long you want it to be around. I would think the right low hours, well kept, pristine condition CD 16 would be gone quickly at 15,000. For 20,000 you might have her for a good amount of time - could be wrong....The trick to make it move fairly quickly is for it to be one of the nicest at that price point. Searching around on dealer lots and CL should give you an indicator for what you should ask in your local area.
 
I would think Marc from Wefings phone # 850-670-8100 might move it for you for a decent price. He sold ours pretty quick and saves you from a bunch of would be tire kickers who may or may not have the dollars to actually buy it. JMHO
D.D.
 
Stan Major":1jltmici said:
I want to sell my 2013 16 Cruiser....I have no idea what to ask for it.
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If it were me, the first thing I would do is look over the Marketplace ads on this site. They don't show selling price (just asking), but you can typically get a pretty good idea of which boats sold quickly, as compared to price, etc.

Then I'd place a classified ad here on C-Brats.

As a buyer, I tend not to respond to ads that are in the general forum, saying things like "I think I'd like to sell my boat, can discuss" or "reluctantly thinking of..." Reason is, I want to move on a boat that is for sale, fair and square. I look for an ad with listing that contains a price, a location, photos, and all the pertinent info (make and model of electronics, engine hours, how stored, trailer details if they can't be seen well in the photos, etc.

An ad like that tells me the seller is ready to sell, and doesn't "make me" have to call to see if it's what I'm really looking for, maybe have to come up with my own price, etc. I just want it laid out in the ad. Doesn't need to be fancy or full of thrilling prose - just the facts set out.

I wouldn't think you'd get a ton of "tire kickers" from this site. Also, I think the more complete the ad the less people will need to call "just to talk." It will be clear what you are selling, for how much, and where.
 
Well, here are my thoughts. My first reaction was this; that's a well equipped 2013 cruiser with a fuel injected Honda and an aluminum trailer. I think a fair price would be nothing less than $25k, probably more. . Further, having sold a C-dory privately and two through dealers (one by EQ and one by Sportcraft) I certainly agree with Will-C, especially with a dealer of the caliber of Wefings. It's a win, win-they do all the work and probably get you a higher price. In any case, get what it's worth, you owe it to yourself. Good luck.
 
My neighbour answered an ad in our local newspaper, "crab pots for sale".

He turned up at the house and the lady said, my husband passed away and I want to get rid of these crab pots.
My neighbour noticed a C-Dory 16 on a trailer in the back yard, all was in great shape except for one cracked window. He asked the lady, what are you going to do with the boat? She said, give me $5,000 and I'll throw in the crab pots for free.
Some times ya just luck in!

So now you know Stan, 5k will sell it in a heartbeat, but I suggest you ask more.

Martin.
 
Thanks for the kind words ! We get calls on 16s every month or two and the first thing I have to tell folks is new ones are really not being built and the cost is astronomical for a 16 footer . The labor to make one is akin to the labor to build a 22 . With that said there are not many 16s on the east coast used market , and its also a boat that folks look at romantically and because its the ultimate of "cute " on paper, but about 1/2 the folks after seeing one in real life opt for something bigger . There are perfect customers for the 16 [Like you Stan!] and we try to find them for out sellers that utilize our services .
Most of the ads on this list are priced pretty high compared with what the boat actually bring in the market . Often times folks fall in love with that GPS or really any modification that they lovingly installed 5 or 10 years ago. After 2-3 years electronics have very little value . Buyers look at the value and condition of boat,motor and trailer mainly .
Marc
 
When you start pushing the 20 k number, there are a lot of people who will think that a few grand more will put me into an older 19 or 22 cruiser. I think that would be the major cap on the price you can get for a 16. There is a cost benefit line that would push people into a bigger boat for a small marginal price increase. I got on board a 16 years ago when I bought my 22 and was surprised at how really small 16 feet was compared to the pictures I'd seen. But, there is nothing cuter on the water than the 16 dory.

In any case, put a high price on, wait and lower it. That is what most of us boat owners end up doing. Not the smartest practice if you want to sell in less than 6 months. And as much as I hate to admit it, NADA and Blue Book gives you a very low end staring point in determining your price. Add 25% for the C-dory name and you may be close to a quick sell price. On the other hand, the 5000 buck story above happens and the 30,000 for a used 16 has undoubtedly happened.
 
When you start pushing the 20 k number, there are a lot of people who will think that a few grand more will put me into an older 19 or 22 cruiser. I think that would be the major cap on the price you can get for a 16. There is a cost benefit line that would push people into a bigger boat for a small marginal price increase. I got on board a 16 years ago when I bought my 22 and was surprised at how really small 16 feet was compared to the pictures I'd seen. But, there is nothing cuter on the water than the 16 dory.

In any case, put a high price on, wait and lower it. That is what most of us boat owners end up doing. Not the smartest practice if you want to sell in less than 6 months. And as much as I hate to admit it, NADA and Blue Book gives you a very low end staring point in determining your price. Add 25% for the C-dory name and you may be close to a quick sell price. On the other hand, the 5000 buck story above happens and the 30,000 for a used 16 has undoubtedly happened.
 
Now on Craigslist Daytona Beach at $21,500. I was right with my guess that the hours on the motor would be about 200. As of yesterday the gauge reads 198. Thanks everyone!
 
Sorry to hear the 16 is likely to be a thing of the past. As health issues crept up for Ellen, and the 22 became more difficult to tie up in the wind, square up on the trailer, etc. It became obvious that it would be a 16 (we really want and need a cabin) or no boat. While the 16 has less capability, it still gives us the option to both fish and cruise. We have found we can adjust our needs to still have a great time on the water.
Jack
 
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