prices

If you don't like the price don't buy it. a friend of mine has a Bayliner he will sell you cheap.
markski

Intersting phenomenon. The popularity of wakeboarding, combined with the astronimical ( and rising) prices of a wakeboard boat have actually increased the value of older inboards. More people into watersports means greater demand. In general, the older boats throw up a larger wake, making them, in the minds of wakeboarders, more attractive. And, while perhaps inflated, the price of the used boats is a tiny fraction of a new boat. I have one acquaintence who sold his mid 80's mastercraft for more than he paid for it. That's not even getting back to the really old boats which only went for 3-8K in the first place.

As for prices on this board, I just think that people on this board tend to be fanatics about their boats, tend to keep them in good shape, and tend to put money into them. I'm sure one could find the same models cheaper elsewhere, but eventually would put the same amount of money into the boat fixing it up.

BKH

boy   talk about people who get upset over their correct crafts value        of course the purchaser and seller negotiate the price of a completed sale     if someone overpays...thats their problem    but part of the problem is others see inflated pricing on the fan and follow suit      our 2000 dollar barracuda is just fine and is way more fun than the new 40 grand nautique

I agree that the prices on the used 70's and 80's boats are grossly inflated.Having been a correct craft collector for the last 25 years,I find the best value for your money is in the $4000.and under range.As stated above,these boats will do what a 50K new one will with a lot less technology and looks.The 80's 2001's are a nightmare with rotten stringers and flooring.Yes there are some pristine low hour boats that will command more,but when it comes to sell,the boat only goes for a fair realistic price.Remember,an asking price is just that!The selling price is what MATTERS.

Good one 79nautique!!!!!!!!

My nephew and I can slalom ski,trick ski, wakeskate. and wakeboard better behing my 87 Ski Nautique than anybody we've seen at our lake that's running a new boat. I'm not bragging, but it seems like most people are compelled to buy the new $45,000.00 ski boat with the rack and speakers on top just so they look good, but they can't do anything behind the boat. I haven't seen anyone ski to our caliper. The only thing I see is these boats dragging around innertubes with little kids screaming in them. Seems like a big waste to me. I'm not sure what statement they are trying to make....   

Blue Book doesn't mean a thing in this market. These boats are worth what people are willing to pay for them. With new boats anywhere from $35,000 to $55,000, a $20,000 boat can be a pretty good deal, and probably pulls just as well. I can ski just as well behind my $4,000 boat as I could behind a boat selling for 10x as much. (although I do have to admit, the new boats are pretty nice)

They must not be too overpriced, because they sell. Welcome to a market where we don't sell sh*t.

the asking prices for correct crafts in the for sale section are just ridiculously out of touch with the market.