Thinking about getting a newer boat...

[Justbass11]

I have a 2003 Triton TR185 with a 150 Mercury that I have had for about a 1 1/2 yrs that at some point needs new carpet. I have put in new seats, a new      trolling motor and a new fish finder. But for some reason I want a newer or new Triton or another bass boat. My wife has even said it is ok (after we buy a house) of course to get one. 

I do want to put new carpet, is this a waist of time knowing that in about a yr there is a very good chance I get a different boat??? Thanks for the input 

[Catt]

I keep my stuff maintained ?

[slonezp]

New carpet will make the boat more visually appealing when it comes time to sell.

[Fishing Rhino]

You are talking about cosmetic issues.  Would you get your "new carpet investment" back when you sell the boat?  When someone sees scruffy carpet, or torn upholstery, they are looking for a bargain, knowing they will have to replace or repair cosmetic issues.

 

Cosmetic issues, as a rule, tend to make a prospective buyer think that other, critical areas of maintenance were also neglected.

 

You say you "may" buy another boat in a year.  What if you don't get another boat?  Are you willing to put up with scruffy carpeting beyond that time?  

 

More often than not that worn out carpet may be a deal killer, unless someone is looking for a "project boat" at a bargain basement price.

 

It also depends on the overall condition of the boat.  

 

You are talking about a fourteen year old boat that sounds like it was ridden hard and put away wet.  

 

Check out what similar boats are worth in your area, then decide if it is worth the time and effort to replaced the carpet, or sell it as is.  You don't want to spend a thousand dollars to gain five hundred dollars in value, be it carpeting, upholstery, or whatever.

[Jig Man]

A new carpet job will cost you around $1000 +-.  It won't increase the value of the boat by that much but will help it sell faster.

[DINK WHISPERER]

It all depends if you will be doing the work yourself or taking it to someone. If you can do it yourself I definitely would. Either way, I couldn't stand to look at it in bad shape. Sounds like the boat wasn't well cared for. 

[Justbass11]

I have put money into it already with a motor guide trolling motor and a Humminbird Helix 5. Was thinking about the new carpet and doing it myself but just don't have the means to do it so, I know the new carpet would do wonders for the boat and would keep it longer. Thanks for all the input.