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Originally Posted by Ms Molly McKever
Need help please, Looking to buy a used 27 to 30 ft. Cruiser. Is the nada
book (average retail price) a good place start. I do not have a boat to trade.
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Nada is a good place to start to get the idea of what a boat should cost. I would not however consider it the bible like I would for a car. Nada fails to take into account to many variables that need to be considered when looking at a boat. Some of which are, engine hours, salt water or fresh water usage, Canvas condition, bottom painted or not, drive type etc etc etc
Now in the size range you are looking at, as others have stated I would suggest hiring a surveyor, especially if you are looking at a newer and thus more expensive boat. It might cost you a few hundred dollars up front however, as long as you get a surveyor that can evaluate everything from the engine to the hull, you will have the information you need to fine tune that price form Nada... A good surveyor will give you a nice detailed report explaining the deficiencies found and what most likely needs to be done about them.