Why the difference???

[hibbert6]

I visited a boat rental place today and they had 2 of their former rentals for sale: A 2001 Crownline 18', and a 1989 Malibu (18 or 19') both open bow ski boats. But they were asking about the same money for both - $12,700 for the crownie and $11,900 for the Malibu. Is Malibu really that good a boat that the price would be the nearly the same despite being 12 years older? Anything sound fishy here? (Sorry about the pun.) Could I offer $10k on the Crownie?

Dave

 

[KCook]

Re: Why the difference???

Both prices sound high to me .)

 

[05GlastronSX]

Re: Why the difference???

^^^ especially for rental boats which get beat mostly by inexperienced users and left out uncovered every night.

 

[Silvertip]

Re: Why the difference???

Depends on power plants, model, optional equipment, condition, etc. I would agree one sounds very high and the other just high.

 

[studlymandingo]

Re: Why the difference???

For that kind of money, look for a private seller. You can find a NICE rig in that price range from a private seller who has loved their boat as opposed to a rental boat that has been ridden hard and put up wet!