I haven't used BUC for a while.

BUC pricing was typically on the high side if one began using the
factors for "better than average" or "bristol" condition. What seller
doesn't believe that his boat is better than average, maybe even
bristol? Without using the multipliers, the pricing seemed fairly
realistic.

BUC makes an effort to identify obvious regional price trends, and
trends pertaining to specific types of boats. That's a good thing.

IMO, BUC is more often the "seller's book". (Surveyors typically used
BUC book valuations when appraising boats for charitable donation, as
the final number "adjusted for condition" was usually somewhat above
market).

BUC at one time was the defacto price and multi-listing program from
brokerages. They finally got their pricing up to some ridiculous
per-minute charge for being on line and Yachtworld has effectively
assumed the position. (Only a few years ago, Yachtworld was still under
$200 per month for a broker's subscription). However, now that
Yachtworld is charging almost $500 a month for brokers who use the full
extent of the service there is a lot of room for somebody to come in
and do a better job cheaper.

I still believe the best source of current regional sales information
is the sold boat database available to brokers on Yachtworld. You have
to look at the numbers carefully----- some brokers just routinely
report that every boat they sold was at full asking price........yeah,
right. Need some oceanfront property in Oklahoma? :-) {The majority
of brokers do report accurate selling prices}