island guy Posted March 25, 2009 Share Posted March 25, 2009 Used outboard pricing confuses me. How does one determine value? I've looked at "blue book" value and compared that to actual listings and there is a huge difference. Blue book seems to be way less than actual listing prices. An example, a friend had a older 15hp to sell. Average condition. Blue book was $160. He listed it for $500 and could of sold it many times over at that price. Are there resources available to determine fair value of a used outboard? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Iron Cowboy Posted March 25, 2009 Share Posted March 25, 2009 Sorry I cant help but I know what you mean. Its not just motors its boats too. I have been looking for a late 90's alum. fishing boat in 16 to 17ft range and cant believe the difference. most on C_list are asking twice as much if not more than the NADA book value says its worth. I know its spring in minnesota but come on' you've got to be kidding me I know the market runs off supply and demand but demand cant be that high, especially the times were in today. I have had a boat most my life but I'll fish from shore before I pay those prices Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CarpKing921 Posted March 25, 2009 Share Posted March 25, 2009 I think horse power drives the price of outboards more then age. It seems these motors can last forever. I purchased a 87 classic 50 Merc.a few years back for around $1,100 installed been looking around at todays prices and have seen some listed for a little more. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hafnutz Posted March 26, 2009 Share Posted March 26, 2009 Throw away the blue book. Watch what they are selling for on the popular sites where people sell things. You will get a good feel for it after a week or so. Also check with some dealers and see what they sell them for. If it's real old it's anybody's guess. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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