price check for Bahri?

[bahri]

Hi! I am considering selling my 13ft Bahri + 9.9Hp 2-Stroke Mercury + heavy duty Foreign Galvanized Trailer (used 1 season) + extras (Mecca Bimini cover, ladder, pair oars, etc) which are all in pretty good condition - what is the going rate please?
thanks

[Breathless]

Hi Check on Malta Park you should find a few for sale over there and you can see how much they are selling at..... Hope i managed to help in your Dilemma

[bahri]

Yes thanks but the dilemma remains ... to sell or not to sell!

[robby017]

thats up to you to decide......... does it match ur needs as a boat?

[Granitu]

bahri, I would keep in mind the following.

Consider the seasonal factor when selling a boat particularly when they have a small retail value. If you sell a fully working boat at may - june - july it is likely to fetch a better price since weather mostly permits to enjoy your boat in times like this.

Even if fully operational, during this period, the boat is likely to fetch a lower price because of the following reasons:
The motor is likely to need a service before the season (it may stall because of no use)
The boat will likely be stored somewhere and whoever gets it will compromise that storage space
There are a lot of boats for sale during this period (supply is higher than demand)
People have significant expenses during this period.
and many other factors (like he/she will not enjoy it immediatley)

When pricing a boat, consider a price, and mark it up by 5% to 20% - set this as the negotiation range. We Maltese like discounts and bargaining and a likely discount will increase the chance of selling your boat. Psycologically people will prefer your boat when you show that you are more willing to find a compromise - but do set your limits

And, more importantly, do not price your boat higher than what it has costed you. Boats do incur depreciation and only a jackass buys a boat for a price higher than cost, unless he is buying from an agent or an outlet.

Generally the resale-ability of a boat is a function of price (i.e. the lower the price the more chance of selling your boat) amongst others like age, condition and sea worthiness

hope it helps,
Nicholas

[bahri]

Thanks for that Nic - extermely useful and helpful input.

In reply to a previous thread about why I am selling basically I just bought a sailing boat and unlikely that I will use the bahri much although not about to give up my fishing!