How much is my trade worth?

jwalker1 · Criminal Joined: 27 Dec 2005 Posts: 88 City: Spring

How much do you guys think a 2004 master craft x9 with 35 hours, 310 hp, cd player, 10" sub, tower speakers. It is in perfect condition, I am having trouble fitting it in the shed we built for my 02 malibu sportster. I'll put a pic of the boat I would like to see what yall think.

Mobe789 · Posted: Jan 04, 2006 9:36 pm Post subject:

I'm not familiar with MC resale value, but probably, im gonna go with 35-40k, maybe a bit more.

Chad H · Posted: Jan 04, 2006 11:03 pm Post subject:

I don't know much about the X-9, but i have seen 05 X-7's w/ tower cruise, and trailer go for 40k

CraigTxMC · Newbie Joined: 04 Jan 2006 Posts: 3

Is that Brownwood, Tx? If you are interested, we do consignment sales here at Tx MC. Just a thought, but we can offer buyers financing and other options which may help sell your boat. If Fort Worth is not too far for you , let me know if you need help.

Bambamski · Posted: Jan 05, 2006 8:32 am Post subject:

Didn't you just buy it?

LoudonTN · Posted: Jan 05, 2006 9:13 am Post subject:

Bambamski, I was thinking the same thing.

RoughRiverMike · Outlaw Joined: 08 Dec 2005 Posts: 107 City: louisville

on dec. 27th you posted pictures of your "new ride". Unless you stole it, you ought to know how much to sell it for.

MHayes · Newbie Joined: 13 May 2004 Posts: 29 City: Atlanta

So you're selling a boat you just bought because you can't fit it in your shed? Just curious if there was ever an inkling to take a few measurements first? Regardless, good luck in selling it.

jwalker1 · Criminal Joined: 27 Dec 2005 Posts: 88 City: Spring

I bought it in july but it won't fit in the shed so I thoughtr it would be cheaper to treade the boat for something with a better folding tower than to re do the shed. I thought it would bring about 38k or so on trade but all the dealers I have talked to are closer to 30k. When you book it it has a low retail of 36500 and an avg of 42200, and if you go on boat trader people are asking like 42k for them. So I guess I was hoping someone new of a dealer that would give better than 31k for it. I like the way the tower folds on Tige and moomba or maybe I need a boat without a tower and get a sky lon or something. I sell cars and when someone brings in a trade we go by book value it seems like boat dealerships just make a # up.

MHayes · Newbie Joined: 13 May 2004 Posts: 29 City: Atlanta

From a sellers perspective, around this time of year is when you are going to receive the lowest amount for the boat. If you can hold onto it for another 2-3 months, you should be able to get a little more out of it. Given that, you'll probably have to give a little more for the boat you want to buy if you wait a few months. I'm not sure how seasonal the prices are on new boats though. Maybe someone could chime in on that?

Bambamski · Posted: Jan 06, 2006 9:51 am Post subject:

HOw low is your shed? Pretty much any boat out there with a tower will be just under 7 feet. Your tower should be right under 7 as well.

To build a brand new boat shed would only cost 5-6 thousand at the most. If you trade the boat in you could lose more than that. If you just raised the roof I'm sure it wouldn't cost you that much?

Vampyre · Addict Joined: 12 Oct 2004 Posts: 622 City: Ooltewah, TN

WOW, I can't believe this thread!
Selling a boat because the shed is too small?!?!?
Laughing

Did you finance, or pay cash?
If you financed.. ouch
I just can't imagine raising the roof of a "shed" to me enought to justify taking a hit on a brand new boat like this.

Anyhow, good luck dude Very Happy

pilot_ryder · Posted: Jan 06, 2006 6:14 pm Post subject:

if i had a shed and my boat wouldnt fit i would just make it fit or just keep it at a friends or something instead of selling the boat you recently bought and should still have for a while

Lcky275 · Posted: Jan 07, 2006 12:42 pm Post subject: get an air compressor

how far off is it? you can let some air out of your tires. or if the shed's not on a slab, dig out some of the floor so it can drop down when you get to the opening.