Question About A Boat Price

[Mud River Matt]

Ok guys, I have a question. I have the chance to buy a 2000 model Bass Tracker 16 ft. with a 25 hp with tilt and trim. It has a trolling motor not sure what kind. The boat is in decent shape, it has the 25 hp with a 9.9 sticker so that is good for me. It could use some TLC but is a sound boat. My buddy has it, wants 3000$ for it, and he will let me make payments on it, and he dont really care how quick I pay him. So is that a decent deal, let me know what you guys think. Thanks in advance for any and all comments. Matt

[BassnChris]

you can go to the nada website and find the value of the boat.

Here is the site...it will take you to the 2000 tracker line.

 

http://www.nadaguides.com/Boats/2000/Tracker-Marine

 

Then you will know the fair market value.

 

Then you will just have to determine if the boat meets your needs for a fishing boat.

[Mud River Matt]

Thanks a lot man I really appreciate it.

[slonezp]

NADA will give you a good idea, but also look at the used boat sites for similar boats. People sell boats for different reasons and it's possible you may be able to find a better deal or a boat better suited to your needs.

[jhoffman]

I have almost the identical boat, a couple years older and a foot longer. Thats exactly what I paid for mine but it was in immaculate condition for its age.

 

Id say have at it if he has taken care of the motor. Youre not going anywhere in a hurry I hope because I think I can hit about 20 on a good day. 25 maybe with me and nothing in the livewell. Never checked it yet but I know its not fast.

[S Hovanec]

that seems to be about what that type of boat with15hp-25hp motor is going for in my area