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Default 88 Sea Ray Seville 20' Open Bow w/ 4.3 Worth?

Is this your boat or one that you are looking to buy? My advice is
that NADA is probably correct, but you need to add/verify the value of
the trailer, which I do not beleive NADA includes in their value. A
used trailer is probably worth $750, but I am not an expert. Other
factors to consider are engine hours and the condition of the boat.

As far as hours - My guess is that a Sea Ray would not have an engine
hour meter on it, so you'd have to guess...20-30 Hours per year is
average if the boat was actually used and didn't just sit on a trailer.

As far as condition...you be the judge! Interior: tears & stains.
Gelcoat: fading, scratches or worse yet, blisters! Structural:
Stringer and Transom Rot...and that Sea Ray is all wood in the
stringers and transom. So, if you're buying...get a structural survey.
If there's rot, it would cost you 3-5 thousand to repair, which means
that boat is ready for the bone yard.

I've seen newer boats that are trashed after 3 years and then there are
boats like my two. I have a 7 year old Malibu and a 20 year old
Century which sit on a lift and are babied, wiped down and cleaned,
constantly. Boating is a labor of love for many, but many people treat
their boat as a disposible item and it easy to see the difference in a
used boat.

Terry Dalton wrote:
Just looking for a price range (low to high) for this model of boat. Any
help would be greatly appreciated.

Thanks,
TD