Hey all, just got a couple questions reagarding my grandpa's boat values. See, both of his boats got destroyed during the storm that hit the Ottertail lake area about a month ago. A insurance adjuster came from Tennessee and told him what they would give him for each boat and motor, and I'm positive they are low ball estimates, but I don't really have any proof of what they're worth, so I need both ideas as to how to prove what they're worth, and wouldn't mind gettting expert advice as to what you think they're worth.
The 1st boat that got totaled is a 16' 1986 Lund Predator with a 86 Mercury classic 50. Probably 150 hrs on the motor. Boat didn't have a scratch on it, it was waxed every spring, and was stored on a lift well above the water line for the life of the boat. Basically a brand new boat, no signs of soft spots on floor, carpet was still bright red. The motor (electric start) trolled down great, literally looked as if it just came out of the crate, rich black color, shiny.
So, what would this boat and motor be worth?
2nd Boat:
1986 Glastron Fiberglass 16 ft with 86 Evinrude 90 hp with power tilt and trim. Again, very low hours, stored in covered lift, and garage in the winters. Slight fading of exterior, but I tried some rubbing compound and took the oxidation right off. Carpet, vinyl seats/cushions, all in great shape. Motor ran like a dream- did 47 mph gps. Prop didn't even have paint removed from the edges.
Both of these boats have been in garage storage from September to April for the life of the boats, and probabably averaged 10 hours each year on the water.
So, I guess I'm asking what you all think these boats are worth. I have a pretty good idea, but want your input to get an overall average of estimations.
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If you really want to treat your wife (and yourself) with a remote operated trolling motor, the Minn Kota Ulterra is about easy as it gets. Auto stow and deploy is pretty awesome. You just have to turn the motor on when you go out and that the last time you have to touch it.
24V 80lb. 60 inch shaft is probably the right length for your boat. They ain’t cheap - about $3k - but neither one of you would have to leave your seat to use it all day.
Wanderer, thanks for your reply. I do intend for it to be 24 volt, with a thrust of 70-80. Spot lock is a must (my wife is looking forward to
not being the anchor person any more). With my old boat we did quite a lot of pulling shad raps and hot n tots, using the trolling motor. Unlikely
that we will fish in whitecaps, did plenty of that when I was younger. I also need a wireless remote, not going back to a foot pedal. We do a fair amount of bobber fishing.
I don't think I will bother with a depth finder on the trolling motor. I am leaning toward moving my Garmin depth finder from my old boat to the
new one, just because I am so used to it and it works well for me. I am 70 years old and kinda set in my ways...
Dang, new content and now answers.
First, congrats on the new boat!
My recommendation is to get the most thrust you can in 24V, assuming a boat that size isn’t running 36V. 80 might be tops? I’m partial to MinnKota.
How do you plan to use the trolling motor is an important question too.
All weather or just nice weather?
Casting a lot or bait dragging?
Bobber or panfish fishing?
Spot lock? Networked with depth finders? What brand of depth finders?
We have bought a new boat, which we will be picking up this spring. It is an Alumacraft Competitor 165 sport with a 90 horse Yamaha
motor. I will be buying and installing a trolling motor, wondering if I can get some recommendations on what pound thrust I will
want for this boat? Also, I will be selling my old boat, is there a good way to determine the value on an older boat ( mid-80's with a 75 horse 2-stroke
Mariner motor) I will appreciate any help with these questions.
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Hey all, just got a couple questions reagarding my grandpa's boat values. See, both of his boats got destroyed during the storm that hit the Ottertail lake area about a month ago. A insurance adjuster came from Tennessee and told him what they would give him for each boat and motor, and I'm positive they are low ball estimates, but I don't really have any proof of what they're worth, so I need both ideas as to how to prove what they're worth, and wouldn't mind gettting expert advice as to what you think they're worth.
The 1st boat that got totaled is a 16' 1986 Lund Predator with a 86 Mercury classic 50. Probably 150 hrs on the motor. Boat didn't have a scratch on it, it was waxed every spring, and was stored on a lift well above the water line for the life of the boat. Basically a brand new boat, no signs of soft spots on floor, carpet was still bright red. The motor (electric start) trolled down great, literally looked as if it just came out of the crate, rich black color, shiny.
So, what would this boat and motor be worth?
2nd Boat:
1986 Glastron Fiberglass 16 ft with 86 Evinrude 90 hp with power tilt and trim. Again, very low hours, stored in covered lift, and garage in the winters. Slight fading of exterior, but I tried some rubbing compound and took the oxidation right off. Carpet, vinyl seats/cushions, all in great shape. Motor ran like a dream- did 47 mph gps. Prop didn't even have paint removed from the edges.
Both of these boats have been in garage storage from September to April for the life of the boats, and probabably averaged 10 hours each year on the water.
So, I guess I'm asking what you all think these boats are worth. I have a pretty good idea, but want your input to get an overall average of estimations.
Thanks for the Reply's!
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