Sounds like the above poster is right on target actually.
I sold my '88 for $1750 in 2001 without a trailer and had several interested buyers. Maybe these are insurance or replacement values, but certainly not retail values.
I purchased a used 16 last summer. 1985, from the original owner (Original purchase receipt). Garage kept, in impeccable condition. I paid $1K. Probably could've gotten it down $100, but I thought that $1K was a fair price. Sounds like you got a great price on your boat. Supply and demand at any given moment.
[color:"blue"]"Current years model- All colors, complete boat with trailer and all related gear: Variable above $4,000 but not to exceed $6000" [/color]
Cosidering retail on a new 16 is around $7500 without a trailer I'd love to get that deal!
The poster is speaking of used boats. Once that new boat hits the water, about 25% of the value floats away. If you disagree, lets try an experiment... Buy a new one off of the showroom floor and then resell it. Let us know the results...
