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.

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.