Should it be parted out and sold, or fixed?

[thenry]

I have a question folks. I've got a boat that was... how do you say... bestowed upon me? I though I'd get some opinions as to whether or not it's worth fixing up and selling or if I should just part it out.<br /><br />The boat is a 1990 20 ft. DeckBoat, I think "Grandecker" is the model. When it was new it was really nice, 3-tone vinyl all the way around, tuck & roll, the works. <br /><br />Anyway, the boat is 13 years old now and the interior is completely destroyed from being out in the weather. The hull is in good shape and can be waxed to a pretty decent shine (I've done it). Floor is solid. No fiberglass work needed. Engine has about 100 hrs. and is an OMC Cobra w/ 5.0 Ford. The engine runs great. I had the carb replaced on it last year and had a shop get it tuned up. Trailer is in good shape, tandem axle, but needs paint and rails (I'm going to replace the rails and have it painted since I know someone with a spray booth).<br /><br />With the interior repaired, and trailer refurbished, how much would a boat like this bring? Is it worth having the interior re-done, or should I sell someone the engine/low-unit and sell the trailer, and scrap the hull? Where can one go to sell something like a complete engine/stern drive combo?<br /><br />Comments and suggestions are always appreciated.<br /><br />Regards,<br />Tom

 

[roscoe]

Re: Should it be parted out and sold, or fixed?

Easier to sell as a complete unit. Fix the upholstery if you want. Check LOCAL classifieds for similar boats and their asking/selling price.<br /><br />If you part it out, you have to take engine somewhere to get rid of it. Now it is out of a boat and a hassle to test run/sell. So you won't get much for it. THen the hull, but why junk a good hull?<br /><br />By far the easiest and most lucrative is to sell it as a unit. And it you can get it re-upholstered, it will improve the appearance by 1000%, making it easier to sell and at a better price.

 

[JasonJ]

Re: Should it be parted out and sold, or fixed?

Fix the interior and sell it as a whole. There are far more people looking for a decent used boat than there are people looking for drivetrains or bare motorless hulls. Boats are not like cars, very few people have the skill or determination to tackle project boats. Since the boat was "bestowed" upon you, just spend a bit of cash, spiff the interior, and you will be cash ahead. If you part it out, you will be sitting with boat parts for a long time....Good luck.

 

[S.S__P.O.S]

Re: Should it be parted out and sold, or fixed?

i have to agree with them if everything else works good and the floor is solid and u have connections for spraying trailer all u got to do is interior, FIX IT!!! u will get ur money out of it not to many people will buy a I/O hull its alot of work to install motor and drive. u should look around for places with used interior if u dont want to spend as much (seeing as ur selling it) and its less work then taking motor out trying to sell then u have to sell to someone with truck or trailer and u prob wont get alot of $$$ <br />ok ive talked enuf but ive been in this spot b4 and trust me!!

 

[SeaMasterZ@aol.com]

Re: Should it be parted out and sold, or fixed?

you can get seats at a decent price on ebay, and go to joannes fabrics and buy vinyl by the yard for seven bucks a yard, get some stainless staples and make her like new again keep the fabric tight, and you ll have no problem. if you have tuck and roll all around, including side panels, all around to some auto upholsters, they will often take side work, or one of their employess will do it after hours<br /><br />most guys on here would kill to glom a freebie that needed a reupholstering, they usually spend a year covered in sawdust and fiberglass getting thier collective charges in the water, only to find out they need to repower the now gleaming boat<br /><br />recover her, hit the lakes and enjoy the experience of that Ford ... my SeaCraft is a much bigger and heavier boat, and the mildly worked 302 really moved her along