www.iFourWinns.com

I am kicking around the idea of selling my 2008 H240.

Any interest in a broker? If you don't like to deal with the hassle it is a great alternative. Well except for the fee they charge....
If not then all the above. Post everywhere for the most exposure...
In addition to boat trader there is Yacht Trader. The broker I used seemed to like them better and posts in both.

Can't say what your chances are. It depends a lot on your location. Spring is by far the better time to sell here in CT. Boats go so fast it is like there isn't a recession. Sold my boat in 2 weeks back in April and I think it was only posted for a week.

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--2002 3880 Regal Flybridge | Twin Merc 8.1HO **Seven**
--2003 AB 13 VST Console Inflatable | Tohatsu 40hp TLDI **Phish'n ski**
--310 Mercury Inflatable | 1982 9.9 Johnson

Craigslist - have had great results.

Well, the wife and I decided to list the boat for sale. I have been bouncing the idea around since last summer for the following reasons:

1. We don't use it much anymore. Why?
a. Kids start school in early August for the past 3 years. This gives us about 8 weeks of summer vacation. We travel to Lake Mead and Lake Mohave along the Colorado River for 3-5 day trips due to the 5-6 hour drive.
b. The kids are involved in high school sports and clubs which require a lot of weekend committments.
c. Wife's work schedule has changed so 3-day weekends are out.
2. I hate the idea of paying the note, insurance, and storage for something I am not using.

Wife and I are pretty bummed out about it (haven't told the kids and won't until sold) because we all really love having the boat but with in that last 3 summers we have used the boat less than 10 times.

I know this is the worst time of year to sell and don't expect to do so until next summer. I'll try CL, Yacht Tader, and Boat Trader. If that doesn't work than a broker.

Have any of you felt this way? If you did, why did you sell or not sell? Also, if you ahev sold a boat in the past, how close to NADA did you get on the sale of your boat. I owe less than what NADA lists as the boat's worth.

Having some of the same thoughts right now as you for exactly the same reasons. Love the boat--but we keep it 3 hours away from where we live and have used it less and less. Just can't bring myself to sell quite yet--but seriously have considered it. Next summer will be it. We either change our location preferences and move it closer to home or perhaps it is time to take a break and come back to boating in a few years when we are closer to retirement. This has been a frustrating decision to mull over and boating is supposed to be fun. Good luck!

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Norris Lake, Stardust Marina, Andersonville, TN
2005 Four Winns 230 Horizon 5.7L Volvo Gi/DP
2001 Maxum 1900SR 5.0L V8 (Sold)
2011 Nissan Armada Platnum

You say you come down to Lake Mead and Mojave. I have heard a lot about a broker in this area named Brent Thompson @ imageboats.com I know he post ads in all of the above sites and his own. I personally have not dealt with him but word of month around the marina is he's honest and good guy to work and has done this for years. He too is also a boater. Hope this helps and good luck!

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1996 278 Vista Dlx Twin 5.0
1999 Sea Ray 215 ex cruiser (sold)
1989 Seaswirl (sold)

Sorry to hear you're selling. You are the exact type I bought my boat from and got a great deal. Don't tell your story to the buyer or broker.
If you don't want to get out of boating maybe a downgrade to something that doesn't need a lot of expense to keep it just to get out on the water once and a while. Like a small bowrider with an outboard. almost no maintenance and insurance will be cheap if trailered.

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--2002 3880 Regal Flybridge | Twin Merc 8.1HO **Seven**
--2003 AB 13 VST Console Inflatable | Tohatsu 40hp TLDI **Phish'n ski**
--310 Mercury Inflatable | 1982 9.9 Johnson

Where are you guys finding your NADA values?

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2011 SL242 5.7 VP GXi - 320 HP Dual Prop

Try craigslist first. As far as pricing goes, it really depends on how fast you want to sell it.


http://www.nadaguides.com/Boats

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NEW - 2000 Cobalt 246 w/454 Magnum 385HP | SOLD - 2000 FW Horizon 180 LS w/5.0Gi 250HP Volvo Penta

I've had my best luck with brokers. Yes, they cost a fee but I've made more money after the fee then what I could have selling on craigslist/boattrader/ebay

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1981 Columbia 8.7
2015 Yamaha FZR - 87mph - sold
2006 Yamaha GP1300R - sold
2003 Chaparral 215 SSI - sold
2009 Stingray 195CS - sold
2000 Four Winns H180 - sold
1976 O'day Daysailer II - sold
Rick's Four Winns H180 Mods/Upgrade Thread

I agree. They have the resources like boattrader.com and other sites they use as "go to" as well as foot traffic in their show rooms.
Ebay, you still need to pay and its a real hassle when buyers don't pay and you have to repost an auction.
Also, you give them the keys and they do all the work with the morons that show up and bother you for hours to never show up again as they promise.
Yeah, I have bitter feelings selling things...

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--2002 3880 Regal Flybridge | Twin Merc 8.1HO **Seven**
--2003 AB 13 VST Console Inflatable | Tohatsu 40hp TLDI **Phish'n ski**
--310 Mercury Inflatable | 1982 9.9 Johnson

i have done great with the 11 boats that i have sold on CL over the years. and before that i used the newspaper and boat trader.

"MEET ME AT THE LANDING AND LETS MAKE A DEAL" they always pay more once they have had a free boat ride.. Most of the time I toss in a free 38-48Q cooler and 2 new orange life vests and for some reason people think that adds $400 to the sale.. Hey accessories work, i won't lie people are lazy and to tell them just add beer and ice i sell more boats that way..

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Not Penny's Boat

1993 190 Horizon 5.0L EFI
http://www.smwebhead.com/phpBB3/viewtopic.php?f=3&t=11136
1977 14' CMF Skiff SOLD
2015 Emotion Stealth Angler 11

I sold my last boat with the broker, and I was able to keep it til it sold. They would just schedule viewings. I'm thinking about listing my boat with the marina this weekend. I promised myself I'd keep it until the value started getting close to what I paid (14,5) and it's worth around 18,5 right now. If I want to get that 248 I've been talking about I need to sell soon. If I sell my boat this winter, come next spring I'll be in perfect shape to get a beautiful 248 and that's pretty much where I plan to stop for a few years. It was my original plan since I owned the H180, got a little detoured.

Until I can get a used H290 for around 30k

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1981 Columbia 8.7
2015 Yamaha FZR - 87mph - sold
2006 Yamaha GP1300R - sold
2003 Chaparral 215 SSI - sold
2009 Stingray 195CS - sold
2000 Four Winns H180 - sold
1976 O'day Daysailer II - sold
Rick's Four Winns H180 Mods/Upgrade Thread

My last boat I dropped it off at a broker and 2 weeks later I picked up my check....

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--2002 3880 Regal Flybridge | Twin Merc 8.1HO **Seven**
--2003 AB 13 VST Console Inflatable | Tohatsu 40hp TLDI **Phish'n ski**
--310 Mercury Inflatable | 1982 9.9 Johnson

We sold our last boat last September on craigslist in less then a week. Made a nice profit & cost to sell was 0. It if is in good condition & priced right it will sell. No reason to give a cut to anyone else.