New boat markup

[Bobbo]

I have no experience with boats at all and SWMBO (She Who Must Be Obeyed) wants a boat. We have our eye on a new 2008 Bayliner 175. The dealer is asking list price ($13,500). Since I don't know what kind of markup there is on a boat I don't know about how much below that I should offer to start negotiations without insulting him. It is a model year old since the 2009 boats are out, if that makes any difference. Any guidance would be muchly appreciated.

Bobbo

 

[tashasdaddy]

Re: New boat markup

actually it is 2 years old, 2010 will be out very soon.

we need more info on the boat, what is the power plant? how is it equipped?

 

[Bobbo]

Re: New boat markup

This is a LINK to the ad for the boat.

 

[Bob_VT]

Re: New boat markup

Yup that is the average asking price for a 2009 175 w/trlr unless you are in VT where the stealership is asking $19710 which is just stupid.

The 175 is a nice entry level boat with good construction and with a 3.0 L performs nicely.

Just as a suggestion........ with the economy and the slow sales I bet you will be able to find a great deal on a year old boat that is slightly used. Many people buy and then have life type situation changes and are forced to sell.

Bayliner 175 test http://www.boattest.com/Partners/Pa...=BOAT-TEST&Videoid=1794&p=0&s=#Engine-Options

It was designed to sell at $12499 with trailer.

 

[diesel5599]

Re: New boat markup

Just my .2 cents but I have never bought a brand new boat, especially in this economy its really easy to find a yr old repo or short sale. My newest boat was 6yrs old when I got it, I got it for 30% of its original asking price, and have spent about $2K in maintenance total for the 3yrs I've owned it.

I suggest getting a slightly older boat, make sure to do a pre sales inspection with a trusted mechanic, and keeping up with all of the scheduled maintenance. You will save thousands and have a reliable boat that lasts a long time. Boats depreciate way too fast especially in this economy to buy new.

The ONLY downside to this approach is you do not have a warranty, but short of a blown engine you will still come out financially ahead.

 

[NoKlu]

Re: New boat markup

In this economy you should be able to get a smokin deal on that boat. That dealer's been sitting on it for a while and want's it gone. Isn't it time for the 2010's to be out?

 

[JZammetti]

Re: New boat markup

My local Bayliner dealer is selling 2009 Bayliner 175 with trailer for a price of $15,167.
http://www.shortsmarine.com/frameset2.asp?LINK=newboats&MAIN=search_new_boats