2008 bentley 240 cruise deal or not?

[cocky1421]

Okay, first I am new so bear with me. Looking for used pontoon boat. Found a 2008 bentley 240 with 90 on back........... 50 hrs on boat, on owner very well kept. Asking 15780. Deal or not? We are taking it out on a test run tomorrow any advice?

 

[The Rooster]

Re: 2008 bentley 240 cruise deal or not?

I'm sure you will be able to negotiate down into the 14+ range if it's in good condition and you like what you see and hear on your test run. Does that include a double axle trailer w/ brakes ? What extra's are included, ropes, fenders, anchor ect... Any warranty left on the motor ? Boat should run low to mid 20's for speed w/ that motor. Good luck !!! Welcome to the forum !!!

 

[cocky1421]

Re: 2008 bentley 240 cruise deal or not?

Well no trailor, don't know about extras. Bimini top full cover no tears no sun damage, engine no warrenty. Seats don't look used at all aside from one smudge. All speakers radia works. What should I ask for as far as extras? Thanks for your help, first boat want it to pleasurable.

 

[The Rooster]

Re: 2008 bentley 240 cruise deal or not?

As far as price, a lot depends on what part of the country you're talking about, but down here, without a trailer, that price is a bit high. If you need a trailer, figure on +/- 2000.00 for a dual axle w/ brakes in good condition. As for extras, anything you can get including the used Pirate flag !!!

 

[cocky1421]

Re: 2008 bentley 240 cruise deal or not?

13500 sound like a good position to start negotiations?

 

[lncoop]

Re: 2008 bentley 240 cruise deal or not?

As Rooster said, where you are has a lot to do with it. In my neck of the woods $13,500 would be more like a take it or leave it price, at least for me, but I've learned there are some times some MAJOR geographical price swings. Just generally speaking it's four years old, and believe it or not, while a ninety used to be a big motor on a barge that size, nowadays it's not. Please understand I'm not knocking the boat at all; just giving you a couple of negotiating points. Good luck, and let us know how it turns out.

 

[cocky1421]

Re: 2008 bentley 240 cruise deal or not?

okay well turns out its a 2009 body with a 2008 year engine?????? how is that possible. Looks decent has some fading sun dmg on paint, seats look well 4 years old, but look like they were covered for most of that time. How do you know how many hrs are on the engine????? Just an update, I pass his lot every day and he has a ton of turn around on his inventory, checking around town i found a few boats with power steering, newer 2010 used for 3-4k more. Also with about 1 year left on engine warranty.How do the other color hold up to fading I saw a maroon boat but worried about it fading and looking like crap also what about grey interior does that hold up well?