New Boat

Formula · 02-10-2012, 12:12 PM

Hi All,
I am thinking of purchasing a new boat this year and was wondering what should be the percent discount on the list price on average for a high quality manufacturer.
Thanks

codeman671 · 02-10-2012, 12:20 PM

Roughly 25% is what I typically see on current model years (not leftovers) based on past buy experiences.

gf2020 · 02-10-2012, 01:47 PM

Where are you going to find out what the list price of the boat is? Most manufacturers do not publish this information and I don't think you really want to trust the dealer to provide it.

Dave R · 02-10-2012, 05:04 PM

This site might help: http://www.seedealercost.com/boats

Happy Gourmand · 02-10-2012, 09:53 PM

The boat shows in Boston seem to offer very competitive pricing. You can get a price and see if the local dealer will match it...which they usually will. Dealer cost for boats seems to be a mystery, unlike cars. I would think volume has something to do with it.

Dave R · 02-11-2012, 07:49 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by The Phantom Gourmand

Dealer cost for boats seems to be a mystery, unlike cars.

check out the link I posted above your reply...

MiFi · 02-11-2012, 10:37 AM

The New England Boat show is this weekend in Boston. Typically if you can one of the boat dealers you have been working with they will set aside tickets for you at the door for no charge. Just a thought, good luck.

Formula · 02-12-2012, 08:05 AM

The plan is for a new boat at the show this week if all goes well in the pricing

Thanks for all your help and sugestions.

No snow=bring on the boating season now!

ThePlut · 02-14-2012, 12:47 PM

Discount from MSRP varies wildly. If you are really ready to deal, push, push, push for price and be willing to put down a deposit. You'll get a great deal.

Make sure anything you do is contingent on a water test.

Good luck and happy boat shopping!

02-10-2012, 12:12 PM	#1
Formula Senior Member Join Date: Sep 2004 Posts: 183 Thanks: 12 Thanked 28 Times in 16 Posts	New Boat Hi All, I am thinking of purchasing a new boat this year and was wondering what should be the percent discount on the list price on average for a high quality manufacturer. Thanks

02-10-2012, 09:53 PM	#5
Happy Gourmand Senior Member Join Date: Jul 2008 Location: Ruskin FL Posts: 1,025 Thanks: 187 Thanked 322 Times in 179 Posts	Prices The boat shows in Boston seem to offer very competitive pricing. You can get a price and see if the local dealer will match it...which they usually will. Dealer cost for boats seems to be a mystery, unlike cars. I would think volume has something to do with it.

02-12-2012, 08:05 AM	#8
Formula Senior Member Join Date: Sep 2004 Posts: 183 Thanks: 12 Thanked 28 Times in 16 Posts	Boat Show The plan is for a new boat at the show this week if all goes well in the pricing Thanks for all your help and sugestions. No snow=bring on the boating season now!

02-14-2012, 12:47 PM	#9
ThePlut Senior Member Join Date: Jul 2005 Posts: 150 Thanks: 1 Thanked 13 Times in 11 Posts	Price Discount from MSRP varies wildly. If you are really ready to deal, push, push, push for price and be willing to put down a deposit. You'll get a great deal. Make sure anything you do is contingent on a water test. Good luck and happy boat shopping!

02-10-2012, 12:20 PM	#2
codeman671 Senior Member Join Date: Jan 2005 Posts: 3,360 Thanks: 210 Thanked 764 Times in 448 Posts	Roughly 25% is what I typically see on current model years (not leftovers) based on past buy experiences.

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02-10-2012, 01:47 PM	#3
gf2020 Senior Member Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: North of Boston Posts: 203 Thanks: 11 Thanked 35 Times in 28 Posts	Where are you going to find out what the list price of the boat is? Most manufacturers do not publish this information and I don't think you really want to trust the dealer to provide it.

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Dave R Senior Member Join Date: Jul 2004 Posts: 2,974 Thanks: 246 Thanked 736 Times in 438 Posts	This site might help: http://www.seedealercost.com/boats

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02-11-2012, 10:37 AM	#7
MiFi Junior Member Join Date: Aug 2011 Posts: 10 Thanks: 2 Thanked 2 Times in 2 Posts	The New England Boat show is this weekend in Boston. Typically if you can one of the boat dealers you have been working with they will set aside tickets for you at the door for no charge. Just a thought, good luck.