Optimistic Pricing ?

[ari]

An extreme case indeed.

I did not wish to imply an old boat would be worth as much as a new boat.
But why should there not be some upward price adjustment , particularly for well kept and well maintained older boats.

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I know you weren't. I was just trying to explain that there is no 'classic car' type market for boats so you can't really compare what's happening in the classic car market (where prices are appreciating massively from an investment point of view, exactly as they did in the late eighties just before the big financial crash). With one or two very rare exceptions, old boats are just old boats.

But yes, well kept and well maintained boats would be worth more than those that aren't. Ever was it thus.

 

[tico]

Riva?

 

[Time Out]

Riva?

Indeed and outside the odd Chris Craft, about the only one. Only certain models of course.

 

[Bigplumbs]

Well maintained and restored classic cars have increased in value so why not classic boats ?

Especially if the engine bay has been polished

 

[Scubadoo]

I know you weren't. I was just trying to explain that there is no 'classic car' type market for boats so you can't really compare what's happening in the classic car market (where prices are appreciating massively from an investment point of view, exactly as they did in the late eighties just before the big financial crash). With one or two very rare exceptions, old boats are just old boats.

But yes, well kept and well maintained boats would be worth more than those that aren't. Ever was it thus.

Fairey boats.

 

[Chawks]

Quick question regarding an old "classic" boat value. 1989 (I think) Sunseeker Mustang 21ft on a good trailer. Condition whilst generally good on the outside the interior needs a good clean and a small repair on a seat cover, replacement roof lining. Mint 5.7v8 engine with low hours, been on fresh water all its life until last year with one season in the sea. Was Sunseeker founder Robert Braithwaites personal boat.....what would you expect to pay for it now??

 

[ari]

Fairey boats.

Perfect example, thank you. That's about as classic as it gets, but there's no huge 'classic' premium like there would be for the automotive equivalent. You'll pay vastly more for an immaculate Aston Martin DB5 than a brand new DB11 for instance. An immaculate Fairey Huntsman won't achieve anything like the price of a new Supermarine Spearfish as there is no 'classic' premium, they just get valued as a very nice (and they are very nice) old boat.

 

[ari]

Quick question regarding an old "classic" boat value. 1989 (I think) Sunseeker Mustang 21ft on a good trailer. Condition whilst generally good on the outside the interior needs a good clean and a small repair on a seat cover, replacement roof lining. Mint 5.7v8 engine with low hours, been on fresh water all its life until last year with one season in the sea. Was Sunseeker founder Robert Braithwaites personal boat.....what would you expect to pay for it now??

Lovely boat. I'm a bit out of touch with small boat prices, but what is a 30+ year old 20ft petrol cuddy cabin boat worth, £7K at a guess? Add a bit more because it's a Sunseeker which is a bit better than a similar age Sea Ray or something, so £9K maybe? I might be miles out as prices have risen, but basically look at typical values of this size and type of boat and add a bit for it being a Sunseeker.

 

[Chawks]

Lovely boat. I'm a bit out of touch with small boat prices, but what is a 30+ year old 20ft petrol cuddy cabin boat worth, £7K at a guess? Add a bit more because it's a Sunseeker which is a bit better than a similar age Sea Ray or something, so £9K maybe? I might be miles out as prices have risen, but basically look at typical values of this size and type of boat and add a bit for it being a Sunseeker.

Thank you, I have been trying to find similar sized boats for a rough comparison but not having much luck. I do know prices are sky high at the moment going by my local brokers with 2 old Sunseekers they have (27ft and 25ft models both £25k).
The Mustang isn't far off this price either!

 

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Quick question regarding an old "classic" boat value. 1989 (I think) Sunseeker Mustang 21ft on a good trailer. Condition whilst generally good on the outside the interior needs a good clean and a small repair on a seat cover, replacement roof lining. Mint 5.7v8 engine with low hours, been on fresh water all its life until last year with one season in the sea. Was Sunseeker founder Robert Braithwaites personal boat.....what would you expect to pay for it now??

I fancy a Sunseeker mustang, always Loved those boats. Good tender for my targa 40 ?

 

[ari]

Thank you, I have been trying to find similar sized boats for a rough comparison but not having much luck. I do know prices are sky high at the moment going by my local brokers with 2 old Sunseekers they have (27ft and 25ft models both £25k).
The Mustang isn't far off this price either!

That sounds an incredible amount for a Mustang. As I say, I'm out of touch, but assuming it's average-ish condition I'd have thought £10K more the area.