age is irrelevant

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Chaps
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age is irrelevant

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One of the odd things about aluminum boats that I've noticed is that when you go to sell them the year it was built is hardly ever an issue or a major factor in determining its value.

Take this ad on my local craigs list:

http://seattle.craigslist.org/tac/boa/580585678.html

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The guy doesn't say what year it is and its likely that most people that might be interested in it won't care. If its the right boat for their needs, its not all tore up and it costs something less than a new one chances are somebody will buy it. In other words . . . outstanding resale value and saleability.

I'll bet this boat was $15k 10-12 years ago when it was likely built (my guess) and it will bring more than that today.
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The same thing seems to occur down my way. Well built & well designed plate boats seem to hold their value really well. I think a lot has to do with the fact that what you see is what you get. Cracks are visible & so are repairs. Pretty hard to hide things & prospective buyers know that alloy boats can be easily modified to suit their needs.
Of course, boats that are dogs are priced accordingly. :roll: :roll: :roll:
Regards,

Pete in Brisbane
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