Advice needed on boat price

I'm selling a 99 Calabria with all the info below but i havent had one serious call on it. I know the its winter and all but i think its selling for a good price for what you will get. Am i wrong, should i be asking less. This is my first owned boat and the first time selling anything like this. I need some advice. Is the price to high, is it because of winter?

99 CALABRIA SPORT COMP XTS WAKEBOARD 350 MERC
Asking 24,000 OBO. E-mail me for pictures and questions at liquidforce512@aol.com.

Calabria Sport Comp XTS. Great wakeboard boat. 350 merc cruiser with only 300 hours. Recently serviced which included oil filter, fuel filter, oil change, new rubber prop for the water pump and new fuel pump. Never had one problem with the boat. Year 2000 duel axle trailer with swing-away hitch. Spare tire and locks for everything. One minor tear (which has been patched) on back seat. Boss tower with wakeboard racks. One 500 lb. fat sac that is run electronically with two switches. Heater and hot water shower. Jhf radio installed. Automatic bilge. Holds up to 9 people comfortably and is an open bow. Carpet is in great condition and battery bought a year ago. Included, obrien wakeboard with bindings and obrien travel bag, 4 bumpers(2 white and 2 black), merc cruiser manual, extra oil, extra tail lights, ropes handles, training ski rope, kidder single and double skis, all vests, knee board with bag, bimini top, travel cover, first aid kit, 1,000,000 watt light, cd player with remote on dash, hidden cup holder for driver, tube with electrical pump that hooks into cigarette lighter, tools, exra wakeboard screws, dashboard cover, flag with suction, all drink holders are equipped with velcro, plunger to flush the boat out on land(which has been done everytime after I have used it),built in ice chest, anchor with winch, teak deck, direct drive, mirrors for driver to see riders and just a great wakeboard and or ski boat. I will deliver the boat anywhere in the United States. Blue book 28,000. Selling because I'm going to a police acadamy and won't be able to work or ride. Won't be able make payments on boat.

Kevin,
We have the same boat and I asked my dad about the price and he said if he was to sell ours this year he would start at about 27,500 and we have 304 hrs on ours so I would say you are offering a great deal but whenit is cold only the diehards like myself even think about a boat most people have switched mindsets to the winter sports.

u have any pics of it?

thats pretty nice of you to deliever anywhere in the US

The price for your boat now is a lot less than right after a local boat show. In your price range there is a $2-3k swing based on season. Remember- supply & demand. If you can wait, do so.

I have a 2003 Calabria Cal-Air with 15 hours on it, and a Ryan trailer lots of options. I'm asking $30,000.00 OBO. So if you whant it to sell faster lower your price. Also just before and after the boat shows people get sticker shock and buy used boats so hang in there, It will sell. Just give it time.

thanks for the advice. Keep em coming please. Yes i have pics.

andrew i just sent you some pics of the boat

Whirlybird - why are you selling your boat with only 15 hours on it?

Between Thanksgiving & Super Bowl is probably the worst time to be selling a boat. If you can hold off until spring you'll get a lot more money, if you need to sell it immediately you'll need to drastically reduce the price to stir any interest.

How long is Police Academy training that you have to get rid of your boat ?

Jim, I need to buy a SAN TE after all they are the best built boat outhere, along with the best wake. You can say I LOVE THE SAN.

the acadamy is 6 months long. Its intense and there is no way i can work during it. I live on my own and make truck payments so i cant make all the payments with the savings i have. I just wont have enough.

Hey andrew did you recieve those pics i sent you of the boat.

Have you asked the finance company to try to work with ya?

no how do i go about doing that. never have thought of it. what does it involve and what do i do.

I think he means repo

If they well make extra money and keep the loan it well work for both of you. Give it a try. If you want to keep it. Could be better than the money you are going to lose. It never hurts to ask. I got them to drop my rate a year later.

I have heard of people being able to take a "holiday" for 2 months and then I have also heard of making INterest only payments--that way the bank gets there money and still does not have to go the REPO. route.

I just need someone to buy this boat.

Thanks for everyones advice.

Kev,
Not sure on the pricing, but seems about right to me. However, you might want to clean up the add a bit. There is so much information that nothing really stands out. You might want to summarize and bullet, for example:
--Boss Tower w/racks
--Ballast System
--Meticulously maintained
Also, accentuate the positive, but never lie about the negative.
...I think you get the idea.
Dave

hey that helps alot thanks dave i know exactly what u mean

Glad I could help. Congrats on making the academy and good luck.

i need to sell this boat. I am willing to sell for 22,000 and there is nothing wrong with the boat. I just need to sell.

Kevin - Look at David Tomatoes' posting about taking over payments for a boat under the "Classified Ads-wanted to buy" then "Boats under 5 yrs old" thread. Maybe he can help. good luck.

Kevin, I take it you are putting yourself through the academy. I think almost all departments pay you while you attend the academy. If you can hold out wait till you get hired and then roll through on the departments dime that way you can keep the boat.

Kevin, we have an '03 Centurion promo boat that we have had on Boattrader, Flipsell, the KC Star, etc. and not one serious call. I think it is all the time of the year. We are asking $28,500 and it is loaded. Late model boats are hard to sell for the most part, the worst thing for us is we need to order our '04 but don't want to do it before we sell.

Someone want to make an offer???

March is when people start to buy used boats. Boat shows rule Jan and Feb with new boats. May is the sweet spot.

If you need to sell it sooner, marketing is the key. Unfortunately, it is expensive. Look at weekly publications in FL, LA, TX, CA to move it sooner.

Good luck.

That is what ill be doin today.

Nick, I noticed you have an 03 centurion. Just was curious as to how you like the wake on it? How is the shape? rampy, vert, both? and how do you have it weighted? I live in NC and was looking at the 04 lightning as well as the Avalanche, and was curious to how you like your boat? Tried sending you a pm, but just does not seem to work. thanks

boat still for sale e-mail me for pictures!! Make me an offer!!!

get the avalanche without a walkthru its a great boat e-mail me ill tell you all about em.

hey man i've sold quite a few boats and vehicles ETC, i kinda switched up your ad to be a little heres what i got:


FS 99’ Calabria Sport Comp XTS

Beautiful 99’ Calabria Sport Comp XTS open bow, 300 meticulously maintained hours on 350 Mercruiser. Matching dual Axle trailer with brakes and swing away tongue. Loaded with CD player heater, hot water shower, ballast system, auto bilge, rearview mirror Boss Tower & Accessories and much more. COMPLETE watersports package included. Free delivery anywhere in Continental US. Call Mike at

The 1,000,000 light in the add might put people off as it would draw over 83 thousand amps at 12V and the cable needed to supply that would be fatter than my belly, not to mention the additional fuel usage from the huge generator needed to power it and the lack of storage space as more than half the boat would be taken up by the generator.

Million candle power may be closer to the mark.

Thank you maverick

Price determines length of time on market...thats what we say in real estate. Lower the price.

I was thinking i should lower it a little more.

The boat is still for sale. Had a couple of looks but no money yet. Must sell!!! 21,500

ok now i really must sell. Had a few looks but no one serious. All i am asking is 20,000 i must sell and there is no way you can find a better deal on a boat like this for 20,000.

Kevin, can you e-mail me some pics of the boat? Is the boat payed off, or are you looking for someone to take over payments? Send me an e-mail.
Geoff hindsgeoff@hotmail.com

aright i sent you an e-mail. Hopefully you got it.

Hey if anyone wants to check pics of the boat i put up a web page where you can downlaod the pics of the boat and my boats wake. Here is the link http://chilltunes.com/Calabria

Here's the best Advice you can get. Put some
pictures on the internet. After an hour of
trying to download your zip files and killing my
speedy 56k connection. I've lost interest.

You gotta make it easier for prospective buyers to see your product. I don't care if it's the best thing since Canned Beer if you don't show us We'll never know. If I had to email every guy for pictures of his boat I'd need a 250 meg hard drive.

Since I can't see it maybe you could tell me
what color it is?

Thanks

It white With tan interior. You are the first person to have a problem with this. I do have a few pics posted on a nother web site. Here is the linkhttp://photos.wakeboarder.com/showgallery.php?cat=500&ppuser=5951