1964 Dixie

jonriffe

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I recently found a 1964 Dixie Boat Works 19’ Model 191 that the owner is willing to sell. It’s in great condition and now has a Chevy motor in it. Any idea what something like this could be valued at?
 

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roffey

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Boats are a strange animal, they don't lose their value like a car does but older boats seldom become a 'classic'. Most cases they just become old boats, lol. Wait for the next poster and maybe they will say the exact opposite from I.
 
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southkogs

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Without a lot of information, I would say a few thousand (maybe 3) bucks on the top end in my area. Vintage boats are fun, but not really valuable. Your local ads will help you figure out a reasonable value for it. If it's in amazing shape, and you like it, then you may overpay a little bit for it. But I wouldn't let that upset you too much. If it runs and does what it's supposed to, the little extra could be worth it.

If you're looking for something like buying a classic car, it doesn't work that way with boats.

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JimS123

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My classic boat was restored to better than new condition in 2005 and appraised for $10,000. Recently I saw one just like it go for $4,000.

The boat market is crazy right now, but not for oldies.

Chris Crafts, Formulas, SeaRays, etc. have a steady market and command a higher price. A Dixie is a regional boat with little name recognition. It is worth $1,500 tops, or if you like it whatever you are willing to pay.
 

roffey

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Unfortunately you won't find out the value until you see the money in your hand and the boat is on its way to her new owner. Like most play toys you buy it the memories your investing in. If you are wondering if the boat is worth putting the money into it you have to ask the guy in the mirror.
 

matt167

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classic boats need a few requirements to really gain a lot of value like a restored classic car.. Fins, because the owner of a finned classic car would love to tow a like finned car. Such as the Reinell Jet Flight which is very closely designed to replicate the 1959 Chevrolet car tail section... Other than fins it needs to look vintage and perhaps practical, like a Glasspar Sefair sedan, or there are classic Sea Ray's and Glastrons which can command good values.

But before the 1970's, there were a lot of manufactures and some of those manufactured what I would call, just a boat. They floated and got someone on the water cheaply but they were not stylistic. Something like a 1969 MFG runabout would fit that description [h=2][/h]
 
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