1985 Crestliner Alum. 14 ft. fishing boat

[Fishwhiz]

My neighbor has a 1985 Crestliner 14 ft. aluminum fishing boat for sale. It is in good shape except needs new wood in the transom which looks easy to replace.

He has title in hand and wants 650 for the boat (he is keeping the motor and trailer)

The boat is heavy duty and has been well taken care of...no dents or dings anywhere.

Question, is this price, 650 dollars a reasonable price for this boat? I am in the Dallas, Texas area.

Thank you. Fishwhiz

 

[Wishiniwuzfishin]

Re: 1985 Crestliner Alum. 14 ft. fishing boat

If it is just the bare bones boat, it seems high for my area, especially with bad transom, although it should be an easy repair. Around here you can get nice 14 footers around that age with motor and trailer for less than $1000.00.

 

[Fishwhiz]

Re: 1985 Crestliner Alum. 14 ft. fishing boat

What price would the boat alone bring....in your area?

 

[Fisherball]

Re: 1985 Crestliner Alum. 14 ft. fishing boat

In central Ohio, I'd guess a boat, motor & trailer like that would be worth $750.00-$1,500.00 with the transom already repaired. A used trailer will run $200.00-$400.00 & used motor, depending on size, condition, etc, $400.00-$750.00. You have to spend $600.00-$1,150.00 more than the boat cost to get your package to be worth $750.00-$1,500.00. I wouldn't spend more $400.00-$500.00 for just the boat. $350.00 would be a good price. But than I'm pretty cheap. If it has lots of extras, fish finder, stereo, battery(ies), anchor, life jackets, horn, live well, safety flares or flag, cordage*, etc, it would be worth more. If it doesn't include those items, you'll need to buy them. The bottom line is what the pleasure the boat will bring is worth to you. Most people have far more invested in their boats than they can be sold for. Me too!

*You'll be shocked to see what the ropes & all those other items you need cost.

 

[Wishiniwuzfishin]

Re: 1985 Crestliner Alum. 14 ft. fishing boat

My thinking exactly fisherball...if it is just a plain fishing boat with plain bench seats, and nothing extra I would not go over 400. Around here I am sure I could find one for 300-400 right now, maybe even less (might not have a pretty paint job). There are LOTS of those boats around here. Boats in your area might have different value though. I don't want to give unasked for advice, but are you planning on getting a motor and trailer later? If not, a 12 foooter would be cheaper and much easier to handle without a trailer (hauling, launching etc). if it suits the water you are going to use it on.

 

[Fishwhiz]

Re: 1985 Crestliner Alum. 14 ft. fishing boat

My thinking exactly fisherball...if it is just a plain fishing boat with plain bench seats, and nothing extra I would not go over 400. Around here I am sure I could find one for 300-400 right now, maybe even less (might not have a pretty paint job). There are LOTS of those boats around here. Boats in your area might have different value though. I don't want to give unasked for advice, but are you planning on getting a motor and trailer later? If not, a 12 foooter would be cheaper and much easier to handle without a trailer (hauling, launching etc). if it suits the water you are going to use it on.

I already have a very good Mercury motor and a brand new 14 foot trailer. All I need is the boat. I want a v-bottom for the better ride in rough water and I want the 14 foot for more room. I used to have a 12 foot flat bottom and it is just too small and rough riding on anything other than a mirror smooth surface.

I think I will see if he will take less for the boat....it looks heavy duty and well-built, much more so than the flimsy jon boat I had.

Any more suggestions will be appreciated.

Chuck

 

[Fisherball]

Re: 1985 Crestliner Alum. 14 ft. fishing boat

Since you already own the stuff & don't have to buy it, I say, go for it!! By far the lowest cost way to get on the water. I had a good motor in a worn out boat. I couldn't find a boat only for sale at a reasonable price so I bought a good boat with a blown motor real cheap. Best purchase I've ever made. Paid $300.00 for boat, motor & trailer & sold the bad motor for parts to a guy for $200.00. I love my $100.00 boat! It's in my avatar.