Hello all, due to health issues I'm probably going to sell my beloved Bennington. Is my understanding that I cannot ask advice on how to determine the value of my boat? Please advise. Thanks.
Hello! I recently purchased my first Bennington and used NADA which ended up being JD Powers boat values. It was a very good resource and allowed me to search with generic motor size as well as a value for just the motor (specific year, make, model) for a better estimate. try this link https://www.jdpower.com/boats?custID=13443
Thanks, Illinois. I've talked briefly with my dealer and they just beat around the bush value wise. . BTW, I grew up in Springfield. Are you from near there? Hello Jack. I understand. Thanks.
I sold my other Pontoon 2013 which I bought new from my dealer using Craigslist. Got what I paid for it in 2022 when I sold it. You may want to start there. Also see what other boats are selling for on Craigslist and price accordingly.
I would second checking FB Marketplace, Boattrader.com and Craigslist. NADA values on pontoons are often wildly off compared to market value - often lower. I would still check NADA/JDPower value like suggested above, but then absolutely check comparable boat prices on the market as near to you as you can. These past few years in particular the NADA type price guides were often MANY thousands less than pre-owned boats were selling private party or off dealership lots.
And, check the current value new if you have a model that is less than 5 years old - that provides a sense of top price for a new model, with discounts in the 5 to 20% range (varies by model). Sometimes you can get a premium since the Benny is ready to go, vs order and wait. If not urgent, list high and drop price every week.
I sold my other Pontoon 2013 which I bought new from my dealer using Craigslist. Got what I paid for it in 2022 when I sold it. You may want to start there. Also see what other boats are selling for on Craigslist and price accordingly.
I like this idea. And given the fact that the cost to replace my Bennington is about twice what I paid, you might want to start at your original list price.
Thank you, all. I'm going to ask what I paid for it new. I can always go down and not up. The boat is mint. The more I think about parting ways with it the better my health gets. Lol.
Very sorry to hear about your health issues...... It's a crazy world out there!!! Set your own price and see if anybody shows interest! A mint Bennington will sell itself! For example.... We just sold our 2008 Ford Expedition with 111000 miles on FB Marketplace in less than 24 hrs. NADA private value was between $5138 and $7028. Trade in was $3174. Carvana offered $4755. Since it was in such good shape, low miles for a 2008 and had new Michelins we set the price at $12000. Over 60 people responded and a bidding war started. A gentlemen showed up at our house the next day with $13500 in cash!!! So don't be afraid. Do a little research (NADA boat values like Kim said) and set your own price. You can always adjust the price if you get little to no interest. Good luck!
Thanks, again. In my earlier post what I meant to say is that as the weather warms up the more I think about one more year on the lake the better I feel health wise. I've been boating over 70 years.
Thanks, again. In my earlier post what I meant to say is that as the weather warms up the more I think about one more year on the lake the better I feel health wise. I've been boating over 70 years.
Thanks, Illinois. I've talked briefly with my dealer and they just beat around the bush value wise. . BTW, I grew up in Springfield. Are you from near there? Hello Jack. I understand. Thanks.
