Newbie question-280zt Checkmate-what's it worth
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IMHO, the bottom line is this: what's it worth to you? Based on the responses here (and I'll add my +1 to them), it seems like you've found a solid boat with good maintenance history and what seems to be a responsible owner. The 502 is a great motor as long as you take care of it, and it should move that hull pretty well. Get a good survey including a compression and leakdown test on the 502; if it all checks out and you're OK with what it doesn't have (no trailer, previously bottom painted), throw him an offer of $20K. Personally, a solid maintenance record and "pride of ownership" is worth a bit more - lots of junk out there!
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Looks as though the boat was well taken care of and documented to prove it. Nada doesn't reflect a boat that has that option. Lol. I am a boat dealer and was involved with the largest checkmate dealer. Would you find a cheaper checkmate later in the winter? Maybe, however it might be junk. The sanity of knowing this boat was well taken care of is worth every penny. With that said anything can happen at any time. You never know when something is going to let go no matter how well it was taken care of. Something is worth what someone is willing to pay for it.
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Looks as though the boat was well taken care of and documented to prove it. Nada doesn't reflect a boat that has that option. Lol. I am a boat dealer and was involved with the largest checkmate dealer. Would you find a cheaper checkmate later in the winter? Maybe, however it might be junk. The sanity of knowing this boat was well taken care of is worth every penny. With that said anything can happen at any time. You never know when something is going to let go no matter how well it was taken care of. Something is worth what someone is willing to pay for it.
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I got an Idea offer him 30K with a 5 year warranty."Giggle"
Here is what looks to be a pretty nice boat for just under 25K W/trailer. looks like a real classic.
http://www.ebay.com/itm/1995-HALLETT...wer_Motorboats
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Here is what looks to be a pretty nice boat for just under 25K W/trailer. looks like a real classic.
http://www.ebay.com/itm/1995-HALLETT...wer_Motorboats
email Scott
[email protected]
Last edited by Velocity Vector; 01-01-2014 at 12:18 PM.