Newbie here- 1990 F-32

nurse1 · Post by **nurse1** » Wed Sep 02, 2009 2:20 pm

Hello Everyone!
I'm interested in buying a 1990 f-32...but why can't I find it located in the NADA to have a better understanding of it's worth?
Does anyone know what an above average boat would be worth?
I would appreciate any input!
Thanks Gang!

Stripermann2 · Post by **Stripermann2** » Wed Sep 02, 2009 2:26 pm

How's this for input...? Priced a bit high but a nice boat nonetheless.
Welcome to the forum. Ask away...

http://washingtondc.craigslist.org/nva/ ... 44441.html

jav · Post by **jav** » Wed Sep 02, 2009 3:43 pm

Boat values are very different than cars and guides like NADA or BUC are of VERY limited benefit. IMHO- the two most improtant factors in determining value is condition and the current market climate. A good active surveyor can be very helpful- much more so than any book.

Current listings can help but only if you actually inspect the boat. Ads and pictures tend embelish the positives and hide the negatives. Age can also be a poor indicator of condition. I've seen many model year 2000 boats that are in worse shape than my 1974- a lot depends on how a boat is cared for.

I do think you are doing the right thing by looking at a boat in above average condition as these typically represent better "values" than cheaper boats.

Good luck.

rossjo · Post by **rossjo** » Wed Sep 02, 2009 9:39 pm

Willie has a nice setup for $10k .. Paul has an F36 for a bit more (with diesels) and Tony will sell his for the right price (its very nice). Heck - I'll sell you mine (diesels) ... got my eye on something bigger ...

thelast322 · Post by **thelast322** » Thu Sep 03, 2009 6:00 pm

Going rate for a 1990 F32 would be what the market has them for. A boat will sell for as much as someone may pay for it. Then you have boats just like that are in bad shape that will decrease the value of the going market. Remember there is no such thing as a free lunch. Watch what you buy. You may get a deal on the price but the boat may have shot engines, rotted deck and wet stringers. I would say a nice bristol 32 would be in the high 40's & maybe a pinch more.

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aaronbocknek · Post by **aaronbocknek** » Fri Sep 04, 2009 6:35 am

amen butch..... i totally agree.
aaron

nurse1 · Post by **nurse1** » Fri Sep 04, 2009 5:28 pm

Hey Gang....
I just want to say Thanks a Million for all your replies.
Thanks for taking the time to answer my question.
It's truly amazing.....just reading this post how much
knowledge everyone has and contributes to help his fellow boat buddy

aaronbocknek · Post by **aaronbocknek** » Sat Sep 05, 2009 5:09 pm

you will find lots of assistance here, and, once you become part of the boating community, at your marina for the most part. everyone is willing to lend a helping hand. think of marinas and the boating lifestyle, and it IS a lifestyle, as well as this forum like neighborhoods USED to be in the 1950's, '60's and early '70's.
i would not trade it for anything in the world.
aaron

LSP · Post by **LSP** » Sun Sep 06, 2009 2:23 pm

Nurse .... where's the F32 located that you are looking at?