19' Cape Horn

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delta farmer

Discussion Starter · Jun 23, 2014

Sj recommended I ask you smart fellows..... I was about to list my boat on craigslist here on the coast and was curious of a good asking price. Have a 7 month old and another on the way and don't use it near as much as I would like to. Figured I'd sell it now and buy another as they get a little older. It's a 1995 Cape Horn 19 with a 2004 Yamaha 200 hpdi. The boat Has a t top and boat motor and single axle trailer are all in very good shape. Motor has 299 hours as of yesterday. Thanks for any and all advice.

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Capt. Chief

· #2 · Jun 24, 2014

Could you post a few photos first? My partner has a Cape Horn, mighty strong hull! But I would prefer to see it before recommending anything.

delta farmer

Discussion Starter · #3 · Jun 24, 2014

Sure will. Will snap some and post them in the morning

Capt. Chief

· #4 · Jun 24, 2014

Great deal! I'll talk to my buddy as a baseline on what he paid. Then we can bluebook it as well.

delta farmer

Discussion Starter · #5 · Jun 24, 2014

Thanks for the help

Capt. Chief

· #6 · Jun 24, 2014

I like boats.........what can I say?

wetland man

· #7 · Jun 24, 2014

299 hours!!!!! That boat is just hit it's stride. You'll have no problem selling it. Those Cape Horns are tough boats.

Troutman

· #8 · Jun 24, 2014

another thing that really helps is if you have documentation of maintenance since you have owned it.

Good Luck! It's a good time of year to sell a boat.

yakfishing

· #9 · Jun 25, 2014

I am on the market for a boat. I would love to see the pics

marlin19

· #10 · Jun 25, 2014

When I look for boat pricing it's very subjective. Always ask more than you are willing to take. My biggest tip, search online for similar boats/1995 Cape Horn 19 ft. to develop a price range/market for your boat. You may only have a few hits, but at least you have a starting point. Plus most have pics so you can compare.

Troutman

· #11 · Jun 25, 2014

marlin19 said:
When I look for boat pricing it's very subjective. Always ask more than you are willing to take. My biggest tip, search online for similar boats/1995 Cape Horn 19 ft. to develop a price range/market for your boat. You may only have a few hits, but at least you have a starting point. Plus most have pics so you can compare.

totally agree and great tip. Chances of finding a bunch of other mid 90's 19ft cape horns in your's condition might be rare but similar brands (big, stout center consoles from 19-21 ft) shouldn't be too hard. Prolines, Hydrasports, Mako, Wellcraft, Key West...

Capt. Chief

· #12 · Jun 25, 2014

Photos? Photos?

delta farmer

Discussion Starter · #13 · Jun 27, 2014

Thanks for all the info and tips. Will post pictures tomorrow. I had an unexpected business trip to south florida and will Be home tomorrow afternoon and will post pics here before I put it on craigslist over the weekend.

yakfishing

· #14 · Jun 27, 2014

Have you come up with a price yet?

delta farmer

Discussion Starter · #15 · Jun 27, 2014

Sent you a pm yak

delta farmer

Discussion Starter · #16 · Jun 28, 2014

How in gods name do you post pictures? I have on other forums but can't here

WVangler

· #17 · Jun 28, 2014

Use photobucket to upload it then there is a thing it does for image posting

delta farmer

Discussion Starter · #18 · Jun 28, 2014

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Capt. Chief

· #19 · Jun 29, 2014

delta,

I spoke with my buddy who has the exact same boat (the same as I was on just yesterday). After speaking with him, I then went to the NADA site and blue-booked it as close as I could from what I could get off of the photos.

It "Average Retail" listed as $17,295.
The "Low Retail Price" was listed at $15,325.

NADA has a tendency to slightly overvalue vessels (which is good if you need to make an insurance claim). So I would recommend asking the "Low retail" and negotiate from there. Keep in mind, this is "Retail" and you are making a private sale, which typically goes a little lower (retail lots have to make a profit as well).

This is only mine and my buddy's opinion and recommendation. You do what you think is in your best interests.

...................hoping this helps!

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delta farmer

Discussion Starter · #20 · Jun 29, 2014

Thanks shooter....... I got a good deal on it when I got it and have decided to price it for what I have in it. $12,500. I realize it is a little cheap for the good condition it's in. Hopefully it will make someone happy and they can use it more than me. It's a great boat that I will miss and probably regret selling but it does me little good just to look at. When my kids get older and we can enjoy a boat as a family I will definitely get another Cape Horn. Love these boats. Solid as a rock! Thanks for all the help from you and the others who pm'ed me pricing ideas. - joseph

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